Me Mams Wedding Ring

[Dork Lard]

As part of the spring cleaning regime I'm reminded that I still possess 'me mams' wedding ring.

All of her grandchildren politely declined recycling it when they wed, so it's sat in my missus's jewellery box with no particular purpose in life.

We have a fairly local & very talented manufacturing jeweller, who I'm sure could melt it down & turn it into something stunning.

But what, & for who ???

 

[The Samaritan]

Why not donate the ring to a good cause, possibly a charity you mum supported or a hospital etc that may have provided her with a good service.

 

[Diver Fred]

If it was me I'd keep it as it is. If you feel it is worth changing firstly get it weighed and graded for its value. Then if the value makes changing it worthwhile have made into a piece of costume jewellery either for the wife or your favourite granddaughter.

 

[Bod ...]

Yes keep as is. Put it on display in the living room for all to see...

 

[The Samaritan]

In hindsight, wgt52's idea is better so I will go along with that.

 

[bolo 2]

We have a fairly local & very talented manufacturing jeweller, who I'm sure could melt it down & turn it into something stunning.

We were in a similar situation years ago with my grans wedding ring, a plain 9 ct gold band. The local jeweller said that if the ring had been an extra wide 22ct band it might be worth the cost of conversion. As it was, he suggested slipping the ring on to a gold chain and using it as a necklace. We did and my sister has worn it round her neck for the past 50+ years.

 

[Ihavenojob]

Put it in an auction with all proceeds going to a charity of your choice.

 

[Bod ...]

No keep it you will regret

 

[JohnD]

If you want to donate to charity, the major ones will have an office that accumulates old jewellery and sells it for scrap. This will save auction fees.

The value is mostly sentimental.

Many people keep old wedding rings as a memento.

Sometimes a granddaughter with small fingers will like it (people are bigger these days)

 

[Ihavenojob]

This will save auction fees.

Many auction houses will waive/reduce fees for charitable lots. If you have no qualms about it being scrapped, scrap it yourself, Gerrard's of Hatton Garden is a place I use, best prices around, then donate the money.

 

[JP_]

Wear it on a chain and call it My Precious