Sell divorced parent's old wedding band?

I don't know apart of me would probably still want it because I would think that at one time that ring did mean something even if I doesn't now. It's like your parents history I guess? Like keeping an old photo of them together.

If you even feel slightly bad about it, that means that it's got some sort of meaning to you. You could always melt it down to have another band made, or some other piece of jewelry. Me personally, I'd sell it or melt it. Without knowing you or how your parents divorce affected you, I'm afraid I can't offer much more advice.

My son actually bought my old engagement and wedding rings from me. He said that although to me they were a reminder of a failed relationship, to him they were a reminder of the relationship that created him. Could you be having similar feelings?

I think I would feel the way 2d Bride's son feels. I don't think I would use the rings but I would differently want them.

My mother gave me her ring that my dad gave her. She didn't want it, but It was special to me. It was the ring she wore during my childhood. But someone broke into my house and stole it. Although I had nicer jewelry stolen, that was the piece I was most upset about.

But it just depends on what it means to you. Kelly had a good idea with melting it down. You could give it a second life and a new start.

If you don't want to sell it, keep it as a family heirloom. I have my great grand mother's

e-ring. She was married for over 50yrs before my great grand father died. She left it to my grandmother, who left it to my mother (who is deceased) Now I have it, I am going to wear it as my something old at my wedding. When my daughter gets married, I will get it to her.

Thank you everybody for your thoughts! Maybe I am holding on to the fact that this ring was part of what helped make me? I don't know. Thanks again everybody. Lots to think about

I know you're done with advice, but I just had to laugh when I read your post. I have both my grandmother's and mother's wedding rings upstairs. I don't like either one, both marriages ended in divorce, but it hadn't occurred to me to sell them. I think I will, now that you mention it.

Both my parents have now passed. But when my dad passed nearly 10 years ago my mom had always planned to give me her wedding ring that he gave her when I graduated high school( I was irresponsible when it came to jewelry). They separated before my dad passed. Fast forward to 2011, on my mom death bed, she made sure I got that ring, she had the diamond put into a necklace for me. Although they weren't together anymore, to me, it's my part of both of them...so it really depends on how you take it.

Just a word of advice, melting down jewelry does not work well. If you are going to do that just sell it and use the money to buy what you want.

I think it depends on where you have it done, after my grandmother passed away, my grandfather had her ring melted by Tiffany and made into necklaces in their signature initial molds and given to myself and her two other grand-daughters so we would each have a part of it, and it turned out really beautifully.

Melt them down and make your own ring. I'd keep them because it was your parents and one day it might be the last thing you have of theirs. Sounds crazy I know but when my grandma passed I got this ring that's like 6 sizes too big and is fake and everyone thinks I'm crazy for cherishing it but it was hers... I have it in a jewelry box for safe keeping. If you sell it, you don't even have that.

That's a piece of your parents no matter what the outcome was. I think you should have money for your own bands anyway. Save it when they're out of your hands you'll regret it one day.

Thanks everybody for sharing your thoughts! I think what I've decided to do is to sell the gold and keep the diamonds. There are three diamonds on the ring and I'm going to make two necklaces out of them. I will give one necklace to my younger sister on her wedding day and keep one for myself so we have matching necklaces. Not sure what ill do with the third diamond just yet. This way ill still have a part of them, always. And my sister will as well. Thanks again everyone for sharing your opinions and advice!