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What to do with diamond ring?

madzonie — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:05:14 GMT

My son died last month. He was single, no kids. Going through his things we found the diamond ring his ex gave back to him a few years ago. I don't know what to do with it. It has an appraised value of around $3800.

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skatting44 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:09:54 GMT

Some charities such as Purple Heart might accept it to sell to give the profits to veterans in need .

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:10:08 GMT

@madzonie Find a jeweler or someone else who will buy it and save the money or donate some to a charity.

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qvcfreak — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:12:36 GMT

@madzonie I just wanted to send you a hug and extend my condolences on the passing of your son. May he Rest In Peace.

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september — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:15:05 GMT

I have known several divorced and/or widowed ladies, including myself, who had our rings restyled into necklaces. I love mine.

I know this situation is different, but maybe you could do something similar in remembrance?

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kaydee50 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:17:32 GMT

@madzonie So sorry for your loss. If you do decide to sell it, just be aware you will get nowhere near the appraised value.

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madzonie — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:18:11 GMT

@qvcfreak wrote:
@madzonie I just wanted to send you a hug and extend my condolences on the passing of your son. May he Rest In Peace.

Thank you qvcfreak. This has been the most gut wrenching, horrific thing to face. I'm 74 and he was 54.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:22:02 GMT

@madzonie I am so very sorry for your loss! Bless your heart. Would you want to just keep it yourself and wear it? Maybe it was an act of grace that you found it.....and you were meant to find it...perhaps as a gift from your son--- in a sense. Just a thought.

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spumoni99 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:23:57 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss, truly heart breaking to bury ones child.

I like the idea of repurposing into a necklace for a memory.

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Desert Lily — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:34:46 GMT

@madzonie I'm so sorry about the loss of your son.

Maybe you should wait a while if you're thinking of selling the ring. Have you thought about putting the stone into a pendant setting for yourself? Maybe you should give yourself some time before you decide what you want to do with it.

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BlueFinch — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:38:11 GMT

@madzonie Very sad to hear about the loss of your son. It's only been a month. Allow yourself adequate time to process everything and grieve.

If you move too quickly to resolve all issues, you may regret your decisions later. Valuables can wait a bit. Do only what you must, at this time.

When you're ready, you'll know it, then just follow your heart, in dealing with his belongings. In the meantime, be sure to focus on healing time for yourself. You will get through this, but you can't rush grieving.

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:41:06 GMT

So sorry for your loss....

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DSD2 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:47:41 GMT

Sending you prayers for strength. Words seem so inadequate for the heartache and grief you are feeling.

As your pain is still raw, please do wait a while to make a decision as to what to do with the ring. If it has any sentimental value and you wish to keep it then do so.

If not, you could sell it and make a donation to your favorite charity in your son's name.

God bless.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:59:37 GMT

@madzonie I am so so sorry for the loss of your dear son.

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:12:13 GMT

@madzonie make it into a pendant.

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On It — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:14:58 GMT

@madzonie I am so sorry you are having to experience the loss of your son. Words cannot express how heartbreaking this must be. We are with you and willing to offer support whenever you need it.

As for the ring, I would follow the advice of those who suggest waiting to make that decision. You may decide to sell it, but the idea of repurposing the stones is appealing to me. Get a new mounting and have a right hand ring made for yourself. The old mounting will help offset the cost of a new one that is uniquely yours.

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Terrywu — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:35:58 GMT

So sorry for your loss. I will add your family to my prayer list.

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meallen616 — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:36:06 GMT

@madzonie,

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Kachina624 — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:30:32 GMT

@september wrote:
I have known several divorced and/or widowed ladies, including myself, who had our rings restyled into necklaces. I love mine.

I know this situation is different, but maybe you could do something similar in remembrance?

@madzonie Our mom had 2 diamond solitaires. My sister had a pendant made from them for each of her daughters.

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ECBG — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:51:07 GMT

So sorry for your loss, my heart cries for you.

Any jewelry not new sells at around 50% of the value. In that your son bought it, I would have a pendent made from the ring.