Heirloom ring regret

Ummmm you can try and explain the situation but I am not sure how she will feel being asked for something that was returned but I feel it does not hurt to ask. Maybe explain you never found something with the same sentimental value.

It doesn't hurt to ask, but everyone reacts differently to this type of situation. She may feel a little hurt that you gave her 'gift' back to her, and could be a little confused when you ask for it back BUT you asking for them back because of the sentimental value could make her really happy!

It doesn't hurt to ask, but be polite and gentle about it.

This is one of those times where it might actually hurt to ask. It all depends on your relationship with her and how she felt about you returning the rings in the first place. What does your husband think? The request might be better coming from him.

If you have a personally close relationship with her where you share feelings about sensitive topics, then I agree with Belle that maybe you tell her about your regret without tacking on the big ask. See how she responds and tread lightly.

Belle,

This is basically what I did, and she asked me if I would like to have it back! Thank you so much for the advise! I should have done this years ago.

Thank you everyone for your input!! I considered all of your suggestions and decided I needed to just talk with her and tell her how much I regretted the decision to return the ring, and how much it had meant to me. I decided not to ask for it, and I told her I was sorry if it had hurt her feelings. She said she was not hurt, and she just thought I wanted to do my own thing and she understood. Then, she asked if I would like to have it again and she was thrilled to give it back to me!! Thanks again to all of you for commenting here, it gave me the confidence to speak up over what could be a sensitive issue. I now have my original ring set back and I am over the moon! Thanks again!