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When my first marriage ended I traded in my rings for something else. But it's up to you what you do at this point. If you don't think the diamond has bad "juju", make it into something else. I personally don't believe inanimate objects are tainted.
I think you shouldn't do it because you never know if your future husband might use this as an excuse when you encounter an argument. I know you really like the fine diamond especially near perfect, but I don't think is wise to carry this with you down the road as you seek for your future husband.
I think it's perfectly fine to change your ring into something you will be happy to wear.
When I got divorced from my first husband, I missed getting to wear my pretty ring. I didn't go the route you're considering, but would've had absolutely no problem with the idea of it.
As it was, when my present husband and I were thinking about engagement rings, I suggested using the ring I had, but just switching out the center marquis for an emerald cut. My husband was happy with that, and I got a bigger stone than I would've otherwise, because essentially, that was the only thing he was buying.
Of course there's nothing wrong with refashioning the ring or reusing the stone into something you can wear.
I assume you would change the style? If not, and it's still going to look like an engagement ring, why bother, just wear it or resize, if necessary so it fits on your right hand.
If some new guy can't believe you when you tell him it's just a pretty inanimate object that you like, then he may be too insecure to bother with.
I am going to put it in a new setting with an antique scroll or filigree design. But it will probably still look like an engagement ring.
I'm a little confused. Were you married? Also, how did you end up with his wedding band? I guess I'm with "lol", I think it's kind of tacky. Sell it and use the money to buy a ring without a history behind it.
I was married in my early 20's.
Selling them really does not bring in much value. The diamond was appraised for a figure and I was offered less than 10% to sell it. I might as well enjoy the diamond than lose thousands of dollars.
I think you shouldn't do it because you never know if your future husband might use this as an excuse when you encounter an argument. I know you really like the fine diamond especially near perfect, but I don't think is wise to carry this with you down the road as you seek for your future husband.
Use it as an excuse? How so? Are you a man or woman?
Selling them really does not bring in much value. The diamond was appraised for a figure and I was offered less than 10% to sell it. I might as well enjoy the diamond than lose thousands of dollars.
Absolutely! The markup is so high, it can be a shock to find out that the gold in the bands might fetch more money than the stone.
I think it's perfectly fine to change your ring into something you will be happy to wear.
When I got divorced from my first husband, I missed getting to wear my pretty ring. I didn't go the route you're considering, but would've had absolutely no problem with the idea of it.
As it was, when my present husband and I were thinking about engagement rings, I suggested using the ring I had, but just switching out the center marquis for an emerald cut. My husband was happy with that, and I got a bigger stone than I would've otherwise, because essentially, that was the only thing he was buying.
Yes this is me. I miss wearing a pretty ring and my fingers feel bland. Diamonds just happened to be my everyday jewelry because they are so pretty.
My gender shouldn't matter about my opinion. However, that is my thought, so is a reference for you to consider, not something that you must do.
Well it does actually. Men & Women are very different and I do want to hear opinions from men.
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