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Do you replace precious items broken or lost?

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NotSpaghetti Fri 30-Jan-26 22:21:55

I found white wine ones second hand on eBay - four for £42 or best offer.
I'd offer £35 if you are able to ship them to someone who might be visiting you from the UK....

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Allira Fri 30-Jan-26 22:17:44

No, because they don't have the same sentimental value.

I'd be very upset if some inherited pieces were broken but they could never be replaced so I'd have to live with the memories.

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M0nica Fri 30-Jan-26 22:10:48

I think it depends from object to object. I broke a lttle ornament given to me by my grndmother, but I have just replaced some Christmas wine glasses inherited from my sister because Christmas lunch would not be Christmas lunch without those glasses on the table and used.

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keepingquiet Fri 30-Jan-26 21:42:31

A few years ago I learned that most things are made to be broken at some time.

Best to just let go.

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crazyH Fri 30-Jan-26 21:36:57

I used to have the most stunning tall Capo di monte corner show piece.(about 4 ft tall) My son came home from work, removed his jacket and in the process knocked it down. It came tumbling down and broke it into several pieces . I cannot find a similar piece any where. I bought it from Debenhams, all those years ago .

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TillyTrotter Fri 30-Jan-26 21:22:53

We had a large crystal vase for our Ruby wedding which means a lot to us because of who it was from.
I’ve chipped it twice, and replaced it.
It’s a secret as I wouldn’t want to admit it to my dear friend who bought it.

It’s not the value - it’s the sentimental attachment isn’t it CanadianGran?

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CanadianGran Fri 30-Jan-26 21:04:42

I'm on the last of 4 glasses given as a wedding gift (the 3rd one was broken last weekend). They are Iittala Ultima Thule and while I can get replacements, they are over 100 GBP for 4! Yikes, I don't know if I can warrant it.

Of all my mix and match glassware, these have always been favourites. When I married, I always said I didn't want expensive glassware since I didn't want anyone to feel bad if it was broken, but somehow I am attached to these!

Do you let it go, or replace items you've lost or broken over the years?

I've been sad when I've lost an earring, and one from my Mum I had made into a charm for a bracelet when it was just a single.

What other items were did you either replace or let go as you lost them?

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