What to do with the ring after a divorce?!
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I would sell it. I wouldn't be able to handle the reminder. I can't even wear jewelry from my ex-boyfriends anymore, so I can't imagine being able to wear my engagement ring or wedding ring anymore if I ever (God forbid) got divorced. Even if I had it reset, I know that I would always look at the new piece of jewelry and think, "that used to be the stone in my engagement ring".
I just couldn't do it... but that's just me and this is a totally personal decision for you.
I just couldn't do it... but that's just me and this is a totally personal decision for you.
What do you do with an expensive, beautiful custom made Tacori wedding set after a divorce. I love it, it is the most beautiful ring I have ever seen, hard time letting go but want the $$. Would you sell or re-set? If so how? I will include pics soon. Help
Have it reset, wear it on the other hand. make a necklace.
I wear mine on my right hand.
I would say sell it and get the $$, so you can use the money to buy something nice(r).
Show us a picture of it, please.
Show us a picture of it, please.
I agree with Irishgal, keep it hidden away for a year and then decide what to do with it. Maybe after a year you can reset it into a nice right hand ring or a pendant.
Honestly I think it's difficult to sell a ring for a good price, chances are you'll only get half price for it. The resale value of diamonds is not good at all. You could put it on consignment at a jewelers. I think Pearlmans Jewelers does consignment, it doesn't hurt to ask: Pearlman's Jewelers: Engagement Ring and other Fine Designer Jewelry at Pearlmans since 1930 Do you have the cert for the ring? Don't put it on ebay because everyone is looking for a bargain.
Honestly I think it's difficult to sell a ring for a good price, chances are you'll only get half price for it. The resale value of diamonds is not good at all. You could put it on consignment at a jewelers. I think Pearlmans Jewelers does consignment, it doesn't hurt to ask: Pearlman's Jewelers: Engagement Ring and other Fine Designer Jewelry at Pearlmans since 1930 Do you have the cert for the ring? Don't put it on ebay because everyone is looking for a bargain.
I love Tacori, I have a beautiful engagement ring that DH bought me 2 years ago that I wanted set with a sapphire as the center stone. I also have a delicate diamond band. Their rings are so beautiful it would be hard for me to ever want to get rid of them. Have you thought about selling the diamond from the engagement ring and getting a colored center stone--you can still wear it on your right or left hand. For the band, if you like it, you can still wear it or possible get the stones reset with colored stones. I did read once on the web of having your wedding rings made into necklace charms. I really forgot how they did it, but I think there are talented people out there that can make something out of your rings if you really want to do it.
I would re set it too! Unless you really need the money. Or cut the jewel in half and have some nice diamond studs
if you really needed the money, then it's a matter of finding the best price for it.
if not, i would pop the stone and reset it in some other piece for myself, like a lovely pendant...
as for the setting... if you really like the design, you could replace the stone with another gemstone that complemented the look, eg your birthstone, and make it a fashion ring.
as for the wedding band; i would sell or melt it down
if not, i would pop the stone and reset it in some other piece for myself, like a lovely pendant...
as for the setting... if you really like the design, you could replace the stone with another gemstone that complemented the look, eg your birthstone, and make it a fashion ring.
as for the wedding band; i would sell or melt it down
For me, it would depend on a few things. Were there lots of happy times in the marriage? Children? Do you remain friends or was it bitter and totally sad?
If I had children with someone and we did have happy times but grew apart but still remained friends to some degree, I'd have the diamonds put into a different setting and wear it on my right hand. To symbolize the transformation but to also remember the good things that came from it all, like the kids.
If there is no sentimentality at all, I'd place an ad in my local classifieds, meet in a public place and bring a friend along for safety.
If I had children with someone and we did have happy times but grew apart but still remained friends to some degree, I'd have the diamonds put into a different setting and wear it on my right hand. To symbolize the transformation but to also remember the good things that came from it all, like the kids.
If there is no sentimentality at all, I'd place an ad in my local classifieds, meet in a public place and bring a friend along for safety.
Like Honu said, you probably won't get anything close to the correct value for it if you sell it. And I agree with those who say to wait before making a quick decision.
My mother kept her ring and gave it to me to turn into a pendant... which I still haven't gotten around to doing. I think if you have a daughter that might be a nice gift to turn it into something or you could have it reset for yourself.
My mother kept her ring and gave it to me to turn into a pendant... which I still haven't gotten around to doing. I think if you have a daughter that might be a nice gift to turn it into something or you could have it reset for yourself.