I have been married for several years and now I'm in late 30s. My DH has given me a bunch of jewellery and handbags when we were dating - I was in my 20s then and my tastes have changed so I just don't wear them anymore eg Tiffany silver, pandora bracelets, old LV and Gucci bags so what do you guys do in this situation? Should I hold to them as they all have memories. I remember when he gave them to me for our anniversary, birthday or Xmas or it is better to sell them and get something that I would wear now. I haven't worn them for years and they sit in my drawers and closet. Or should I clean them and incorporate them into my wardrobe now... tbh I like only diamonds, 18k gold and platinum and Chanel/Hermes bags.
Jewellery from the past
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I was in the same boat and held on to the items my hubs got me for special occasions.
Have gone over selling those 14k gold heart pieces he purchased me years ago when we were still dating, and he said he doesn't care what I do with them, but I know he does. So even though I don't wear them and haven't in years, I still keep them.
But you know your situation best. If your hubs is really OK with it and you are too, then sell.
Have gone over selling those 14k gold heart pieces he purchased me years ago when we were still dating, and he said he doesn't care what I do with them, but I know he does. So even though I don't wear them and haven't in years, I still keep them.
But you know your situation best. If your hubs is really OK with it and you are too, then sell.
Thanks for replying. I think about selling them but haven't actually had the initiative to do anything. I think my DH doesn't really mind but then maybe he does! Hard to tell sometimes. He was really against the idea of upgrading my engagement ring though. I think I will hold on to them some additional $$$ is not that important I suppose it's the memories of those pieces...his first gift to me etc. I feel conflicted sometimes cz I feel like I should be efficient in a sense and downsize my wardrobe incl jewellery to those that I wear and use now. I'm very much running out of space for everything haha
I would find out how your husband really feels about dispersing some of the gifts. Most men don't have the same attachment to handbags like they might have to jewelry gifts they've given to their spouses. My husband could care less about a handbag but I think his feelings might be hurt if I got rid of some of the jewelry he's given me over the years. Some pieces, like pearls, I continue to wear but other's I no longer wear. I do, however, will get out something, clean it up, & incorporate into what I'm wearing. When I do, he usually comments on it & recalls when & the occasion he gave it to me. You might try to incorporate some of his jewelry gifts into casual wear. I know how it is because I'm running out of space as well. 