As soon as I made the decision to divorce my ex I removed my wedding ring and engagement rings from my finger. I placed them on the jewelry box in my bureau and haven’t given them much thought since.
Now that the dust has cleared and the divorce is final I find myself wondering what to do with this jewelry. Not only do I have the wedding rings, but also the jewelry that my ex gave me as gifts over the course of our 5 year marriage. There is the diamond heart shaped pendant that was a first anniversary gift, a gorgeous amethyst and diamond pendant that was a Valentine’s Day gift, another heart shaped necklace that marked our first Christmas together as well as other pieces from birthdays and holidays. I can’t bear to wear this jewelry. They are all beautiful pieces that are just my style, but now, to me, they are constant reminders of our failed marriage.
I’ve discussed this with friends… some say I should pawn it all, others say I should save it for my daughters, one told me I should trade up for something else to pamper myself with.
None of this jewelry is worth much monetarily and I know that selling or pawning it would be fruitless.
Part of me thinks that I should save it all for my daughters. But then when I think of it — why would they want mementos from their parent’s failed marriage?
What did you do with your marital bling?
What would you do if you were in my position?
For now, I just hold on to it.
