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If you got divorced at some point, what did you do with your wedding/engagement rings?

(131 Posts)
geekesse Mon 27-Jul-20 22:10:39

My ex and I had a brief ceremony with family and friends. We verbally released one another from our wedding vows, and returned the wedding rings. Then we each gave the rings back as a memory of our time together and a symbol of friendship and forgiveness. I don’t wear it, but I do still keep it and treasure it.

But you need to be on pretty good terms with an ex to pull off that kind of thing.

Ceaser15 Mon 27-Jul-20 22:03:06

I had mine melted down into one beautiful ring which I still wear

Lynker Mon 27-Jul-20 22:01:47

I gave my SIL my wedding ring and eternity ring and he had them re-made into a new eternity ring for my daughter.

crazyH Mon 27-Jul-20 21:58:03

Mine is still in my Jewellry box - it means nothing to me now and frankly, my daughter may not want it - neither will my boys. It's a sad reminder of an unhappy family time. Haven't thought of having it melted - that's something I must consider. Thanks

biba70 Mon 27-Jul-20 21:50:48

get them melted and remade into something new in a design you like. Or sell and give money to GCs - or your favourite charity.

MaryTheBookeeper Mon 27-Jul-20 21:48:39

I'm wondering what to do with mine? They have sentimental value but what's the point of them just sitting in the drawer? I don't want my dc to use them, I'd rather they had their own fresh start. Flogging them for scrap feels heartless. What did you do with yours?