I throw everything away--I don't believe in keeping things that were given to me for a certain purpose if that purpose or relationship is not around anymore. My first bf gave me a Tiffany's Atlas ring for my b-day, and I threw that in the trash bin along with whatever else he gave me.
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i threw away jewelery from my ex cuz of another ex - he was very possessive and ignorant, he didn't want me to have anything that was from someone else.
It was sad, cuz some of it had sentimental value to me, but i wouldn't wear them anymore.
the only thing now that i have of him is the 1st gen ipod nano he gave me.
It was sad, cuz some of it had sentimental value to me, but i wouldn't wear them anymore.
the only thing now that i have of him is the 1st gen ipod nano he gave me.
well, i just think it depends on how your husband feels about it. if it bothers him, then obviously i wouldn't wear any of it, but if he's ok with it, then why not? like others have said, it's not like you're wearing an engagement ring from someone else (even if worn on the right hand, it still was an e-ring from someone else).
all men are different about situations like this, and i know if it were my husband, he wouldn't care either way. that sort of thing just doesn't bother him, and for us, it's about trust. he knows just because i was to wear a piece of jewelry that an ex bought me, doesn't mean i'm holding onto that relationship or whatever. in the end, it's just about gorgeous jewelry.
also, if you ever do decide to sell any of those pieces, thought you might find this website interesting. http://www.exboyfriendjewelry.com/
I think it all depends on the nature of the break up.
I broke up with a serious psycho who gave me a diamond and saphire bracelet, and as soon as I severed those ties, I sent it back through the mail (heavily insured).
I've kept some small silver pieces, though, from my first boyfriend. They weren't expensive enough to return, and I don't wear them, but they remind me of that time in my life and how much his gifts meant to me at the time. I'm not still in love with him by any means, but I'm sentimental, and I view these pieces of jewelry as a memento of my first real relationship.
The jewelry that gets the most wear is the jewelry I've chosen for myself and gifts from my husband, who tends to know exactly what I like.
I broke up with a serious psycho who gave me a diamond and saphire bracelet, and as soon as I severed those ties, I sent it back through the mail (heavily insured).
I've kept some small silver pieces, though, from my first boyfriend. They weren't expensive enough to return, and I don't wear them, but they remind me of that time in my life and how much his gifts meant to me at the time. I'm not still in love with him by any means, but I'm sentimental, and I view these pieces of jewelry as a memento of my first real relationship.
The jewelry that gets the most wear is the jewelry I've chosen for myself and gifts from my husband, who tends to know exactly what I like.
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I've kept & continue to wear most things. some pieces I've given away, & some I've re-set. I picked out the vast majority of the pieces, so it doesn't bother me to wear them.