What should I do with my wedding rings and jewelry once the divorce is final?

Asked By: ijustneed2talk 41-45, F 12 months ago

Thought I'd have to sell it all, but haven't needed to yet. Not worth tons but it would help if I needed it. I don't feel like it though, I would never get what it's worth.

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Posted by 88ElmiraSt May 26th, 2012 at 10:12PM

Cash 'em in, baby, they'll help with your car payment.

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 27th, 2012 at 1:08AM

electric bill, gas in the car, groceries. they aren't worth much but each one is significant for each occasion. I honestly could never get what was paid for them
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Posted by Cerxx May 26th, 2012 at 1:40PM

I gave my wedding ring to my son when I divorced his father .

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Posted by adventureolive May 25th, 2012 at 11:34AM

Put it in a safety deposit box. That way if the time ever comes that you need the money, you have something saved away.

Or you could sell it and donate the proceeds to a charity.

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 1:49PM

that's so funny was thinking i should do that before i lose track, take some time to think about it
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Posted by azaliea May 25th, 2012 at 10:06AM

go have them melted down and make yourself something for yourself. Make a kind of symbol of moving on.

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 10:08AM

i do like the symbolism of moving on. I'm leaning towards this
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Reply by azaliea May 28th, 2012 at 9:17AM

yep take the ending of somthing and turn it into a good thing. :)
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Posted by dillingermaster May 25th, 2012 at 9:55AM

My oldest daugher has my wedding ring, much to her mother`s dismay. She is 10, and lives with her mother, but I have them on weekends. She said if I wasn`t going to wear it anymore she wanted it because it reminds her of her daddy. I went out and got a chain for it, and sometimes she wears it, but usually she keeps it in her jewelry box. I think she will wear it a lot when she gets older.

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 9:59AM

that is really special! good dad! It's nice that she wants to do that too. Some kids aren't that sentimental at that age. My son is 10. I have every other week visitation. Today was exchange day. It hits me for a couple hours after but it gets easier. Idk what i would do if i only had him every other weekend.
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Reply by dillingermaster May 25th, 2012 at 10:08AM

Well, she misses me too a lot during the week, so I told her that my ring was something really really special to me. I think that having it is like having a piece of me there with her when is sad or lonely. She calls me all the time of course, but something physical can be just as important. Besides, the way I felt about my ex, I was about ready to smash it with a sledge a few times to alleviate some anger.
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Posted by MmmBabi May 25th, 2012 at 9:43AM

I don't think jewelry, after a divorce, is appropriate to pass on to one's children, seems sort of "cursed".
I think selling them makes a lot more sense and use the money to buy something cool to start your new single life. Maybe a vacation?

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 9:45AM

vacation is a good thing. i do have concerns about the cursed thing. but read Wstanton's response, i think that's a great way to look at it.
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Posted by msfancypants May 25th, 2012 at 9:41AM

Give them to your children.

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Posted by Myalee May 25th, 2012 at 9:40AM

Well the list is endless and how you feel about your ex husband should fit with your plan and the jewellerys and all of the lists as above are brilliant ideas.

My mom gave me her engagement ring because it was a little tight for her. I am wearing one now. If I have a daughter I would give it to her. You know keep it in the family's heritage.

You can always pawn it and the money goes to children who could do with it. :)

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 9:43AM

mine will probably go to my kids. I might need the $ too. Each piece meant something different so selling it would be difficult. I like the idea of remaking it, sorta symbolic. I've heard of people making jewelry from their loved ones ashes too. Idk...think i'll hang on for a little bit, my oldest has expressed interest in the past before the divorce.
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Reply by Myalee May 25th, 2012 at 9:53AM

That's really nice. Giving it to kids. Remaking is nice too. I'd have done that myself. I didn't know people can make jewelleries outta ashes. Wow. If mine turn to ashes, I'd want them to throw me away. lol
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Posted by BeautyOfSuffering May 25th, 2012 at 9:34AM

Put them away or sell them

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Posted by lifeisaparadox May 25th, 2012 at 9:30AM

Or... you could melt it down... and make them into earrings.

So that the next man that comes whispering sweet-nothings, you can be reminded that they should be... one ear in, and out the other.

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 9:31AM

that's great.... i like that
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Posted by maddogtel May 25th, 2012 at 9:27AM

Sell them and go and have a party

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 9:28AM

haha. Well it isn't worth much but could have a good party with it.
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Reply by maddogtel May 25th, 2012 at 9:45AM

Have a bottle party and invite all your friends, they can bring a bottle with them.
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Posted by singwme May 25th, 2012 at 9:26AM

Mine will go to my grand daughters

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Reply by ijustneed2talk May 25th, 2012 at 9:27AM

i like that! i'll probably give it to the kids
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