Oh, That Old Ring?

@DianneN (247184)
United States
March 6, 2021 9:22am CST
I gave my younger son several pieces of jewelry for his girlfriend and to sell online. One was this ring, given to me hundreds of years ago, by my husband. My son recognized it immediately. He remembered me wearing it all the time from when he was 4 years old right through high school, college, and beyond. He associates special memories with this now beat up old ring. . He wants his girlfriend to have it. It matches a necklace he bought her for her birthday, too. That’s okay with me.
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@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 Mar 21
Beautiful ring. That is cool that it matches a necklace she has
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@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 Mar 21
@DianneN I like rubies it is my sons birthstone I have two birthstones opal and a pink one.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Let’s just say that the necklace has rubies in it. lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@Tina30219 That’s cool! July for rubies and opals for October?
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@rakski (126329)
• Philippines
6 Mar 21
aw, that is great. Your son considered it to be a heirloom now. It is precious to him
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I couldn’t believe he remembered it, but he made me happy telling me all the times he remembered me wearing it. It warmed my heart
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@rakski (126329)
• Philippines
6 Mar 21
@DianneN that it make the ring more precious, the moments he remembers
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@rakski That’s true.
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@FourWalls (69154)
• United States
6 Mar 21
It’s funny how we kids attach sentimental value to things of our parents. I have a ring that my mom got in 1952, and there’s NOTHING you could give me for it! I think your son kinda likes you.
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@FourWalls (69154)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@DianneN — make it $15.49 and we got a deal.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I truly understand how much you appreciate having your mother’s ring. Can I buy it from you for, um, say, $15.29? Thanks so much. We kinda like him, too.
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@garymarsh6 (23412)
• United Kingdom
6 Mar 21
Oh yes something to treasure from his mum! I would break his fingers if he sold that!
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@garymarsh6 (23412)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 21
@DianneN Oh lordy. Well l hope he got a very good price for it and is able to put it to good use!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Yikes! I gave it to him to sell!
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@moffittjc (121734)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Mar 21
That is a beautiful ring. And very nice that your son remembers you wearing it as he grew up.
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@moffittjc (121734)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Mar 21
@DianneN I can imagine as a mother how heartwarming that feels to know that your children have special memories of their childhood.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Thanks, Jeff. I was amazed at his memories of it. Nice to hear and know it meant so much to him.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
6 Mar 21
What a beautiful ring! I am sure your sons girlfriend will like it.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Thanks! She loves it and it’s being resized for her right now.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
6 Mar 21
@DianneN That's great. You are welcome.
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@much2say (56220)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Mar 21
I had earrings that would have gone well with this ring (but I lost one of them ). You may think this ring is beat up, but obviously it holds something very special to your son - and now his girlfriend . But was your husband ok with it?
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@much2say (56220)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Mar 21
@DianneN Right - I think I still have that "one" earring somewhere. I kinda don't want to see it because it makes me sad/mad that I lost the other one . Glad your husband was fine with it .
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Mar 21
Oooo, I’ve lost earrings, too. That hurts and leaves the problem of what to do with the one you still have. Yes, hubs was fine with it. He’s bought me all my jewelry.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
10 Mar 21
@much2say I have several earrings like that - all good for nothing now. I should have them melted down or sell them online to someone with either one ear or someone who has an extra piercing. Thanks! I wouldn’t sell anything without asking him.
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@allknowing (137992)
• India
6 Mar 21
It has now become priceless
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@allknowing (137992)
• India
7 Mar 21
@DianneN Ofcourse. You have now given it away - though reluctantly?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@allknowing I gave it away gladly. Adios!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
For hime, not me.
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@rebelann (113009)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Mar 21
Mom had a similar ring but with sapphires instead of rubies. I never could find it after she passed so I suppose she must have given it to someone.
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@rebelann (113009)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Mar 21
Thanks @DianneN I had hoped to find it but never did. Oh well, water under the bridge
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@rebelann At least you have the right attitude about it. Nothing left to do about it.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Oh, I’m so sorry. It would have been so nice for you to have it unless you don’t like jewelry.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50579)
• United States
6 Mar 21
It’s a beautiful ring.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Thanks! It will be enjoyed by his girlfriend.
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
7 Mar 21
That is abeautiful ring. Has my favorite color in it
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Red, clear, or yellow gold? lol Thanks!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Mar 21
@Elizaby It does look that way.
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
8 Mar 21
@DianneN The red that looks almost purple to me.
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@NJChicaa (120211)
• United States
6 Mar 21
That is so sweet that he remembers it. I keep hoping my mom will give me her tennis bracelet. She never wears it.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I would drop a few hints. lol I don’t wear mine, but I’m keeping it for my ice princess.
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@Janet357 (75646)
6 Mar 21
Very generous future MIL to her!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
It going to get sold, but better she has it if it makes son happy.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Mar 21
Sounds like a nice addition to her collection now, with memories for your son.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I couldn't believe he noticed it and it meant so much to him. It touched my heart. If they don't marry, he better get it back!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Mar 21
@DianneN That is very nice. Not sure what I will do, probably donate.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@CarolDM He will have to either keep it or sell it.
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@jobelbojel (36046)
• Philippines
9 Mar 21
Look at those stones. Very beautiful. Bet she likes it.
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@jobelbojel (36046)
• Philippines
10 Mar 21
@DianneN that is nice she loves it.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Mar 21
Thanks! She loves it!
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• Midland, Michigan
10 Mar 21
It's a very nice ring you're willing to hand down. It's nice to be able to do that. He had some good memories related to that ring.
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• Midland, Michigan
10 Mar 21
@DianneN that's cool that he was aware of it that much.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
10 Mar 21
Thanks. I was surprised it meant so much to him. It warmed my heart.
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@JudyEv (342272)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 21
That ring obviously has many sentimental memories for your younger son.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Apparently, it does. I had no idea until I gave it to him to sell. Blew my mind!
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@JudyEv (342272)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Mar 21
@DianneN It's funny what is important to one person but has no importance to others.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
6 Mar 21
Your son knew what the ring has meant to you and wanted to make more memories with his girlfriend too.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
It meant nothing to me. . I just wore it because I had nothing else.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
6 Mar 21
@DianneN hahaha.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
9 Mar 21
It is a beautiful ring. Your son did well keeping it for his girlfriend
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Mar 21
I’m happy it will go to her. She appreciates it.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
10 Mar 21
@DianneN that is great that she appreciates it, the ring end up to be a part of your son family's history.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
7 Mar 21
It's a lovely ring. I don't know how you can part from it. Have a good day. Take care
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Thanks! I have newer rings to wear and just so many fingers.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
7 Mar 21
@DianneN ok lol. Take care
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