What to do with jewelry from ex? timetobefree: My ex was a very nice gift giver, especially jewelry. I have several pieces that were for Christmas/birthdays, and I have been wearing those without much issue. However, I have two pieces that were more *special* and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on what to do with them.
The first is a sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet he gave me on our wedding day. It is BY FAR the nicest and most expensive piece of jewelry I own.
The second is one of those past/present/future 3-stone diamond pendants he gave me for Christmas last year, a mere six months before we split. It is the same one you see in all the commercials, except he upgraded to very large stones. Guess it is not to appropriate because we don't have much of a future together and the past includes some cheating! :D
Anyhow, what would you guys do with them? Wear them anyway? Sell them? Am I being silly for not wanting to wear them? But if I sell them, I know I won't get too much for them, as jewelry resale values are awful. Am I reading too much into what they mean? Should I put them away for a year and see how I feel about them afterwards? Or should I sell them now and pay for an upcoming trip (April) to Vegas for me and my new bf? If you can't tell, I am confused!!!!!!
Thanks in advance for any input!
Amy :D
Re:What to do with jewelry from ex? Dino: The jewellry I had consisted of 2 rings and a necklace. I gave it all back to my ex. Even though they weren't very expensive, I had strong emotional attachments to them and I couldn't keep them around. I wore the rings as a sign of my commitment.
She kept all of her jewellry and accepted the stuff she gave me back. I don't know what she has done with it but I expect its sitting in a box somewhere.
If you really like the stuff, then hold onto it for a while. You might like wearing it one day. There isn't any point selling it if you won't get what it's worth.
What about a gift to a relative?
Re:What to do with jewelry from ex? heartbroken4: What did you guys do with your wedding rings?
Re:What to do with jewelry from ex? sheydp: If you are not comfortable wearing them, don't. They were given as gifts, though, so you have every right to them, and to wearing them... Don't sell them now, it may be you will find a use for them later, when some of the meaning has worn off.
PS Have a great trip!!!
Re:What to do with jewelry from ex? timetobefree: Thanks for the input thus far!
He kept his ring, I kept mine. My ring is my grandma's setting with my great-aunt's diamond set in it, so no way I am getting rid of those. Will probably have them reset...or give to other relatives.
Thanks!
Amy :)
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