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Original poster

To sell my nans ring(passed on to me) to fund a much needed holiday?

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happyandsingle · 04/11/2019 12:00

Basically this.Have an old diamond ring passed down from my mum it was originally my nans.
Have worn it for years but basically it only fits on one finger(that I think is meant to be the engagement finger or so I've been told) and I am most definitely single!.
It's a nice ring but my dilemma is I'm desperate for a holiday abroad next year for me and my dd.
It's been a shit couple of years and I've had one holiday in ten years paid for by my mum.
I could save but basically on my budget it would be very tight and would mean sacrificing a lot.
My idea was to pawn the ring to get the money for the holiday. I would probably feel guilty but on the other hand I'm sure if my nan was alive she would want me to make the most of it.
My AIBU is do you feel it's a bad thing to do as it was passed down to me? And will I feel guilty after?

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Original poster
happyandsingle · 04/11/2019 12:01

Not sure what it would get but if it wasnt a decent amount I wouldn't sell it.

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OnlineShopping · 04/11/2019 12:04

I’d be surprised if it was valuable enough for you to go on holiday.

It’s not something I would do.

Whoops75 · 04/11/2019 12:04

I’m not sentimental but wouldn’t sell it for a holiday.

NameChangeNugget · 04/11/2019 12:04

I get where you’re coming from but, I couldn’t do that

AlternativePerspective · 04/11/2019 12:04

Unless it’s a massive rock it’s unlikely to be worth much tbh. Second hand jewellery has very low resale value. And tbh it’s not that I wouldn’t sell the ring if it was e.g. to cover debts or whatever, but not to pay for a holiday no.

AutumnCrow · 04/11/2019 12:05

If you pawn it you'll probably get enough for a day trip to the end of your own road

Sparklfairy · 04/11/2019 12:05

Can't hurt to find out how much you could get for it, but prepared to be disappointed.

TemporaryPermanent · 04/11/2019 12:06

I would absolutely sell it for a holiday. I would get quotes for sale or pawn. I found Dix Noonan Webb good for selling jewellery, see if they will take it though it takes longer.

Original poster
happyandsingle · 04/11/2019 12:06

It's a very good quality ring good cut diamonds

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EmiliaAirheart · 04/11/2019 12:06

For the little amount you’d get for it, I’d keep it for your daughter instead.

TurnOffTheTv · 04/11/2019 12:06

You’ll hardly get any money for it.

dreichwinter · 04/11/2019 12:06

Get a valuation before going any further. I think you may be offered much less than you expect and then it won't be something you want to do.

Oysterbabe · 04/11/2019 12:07

Yabu. I think you'll massively regret losing it forever for a short break. I'd be saving it to pass to my DD.

Enb76 · 04/11/2019 12:07

I'd say sell it, don't pawn it, sell it. I bet your nan would far rather you have a lovely holiday than hold on to a ring whose meaning will basically be lost past you.

Original poster
happyandsingle · 04/11/2019 12:07

Autumn crow If that was the case I wouldn't bother at all

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FizzyGreenWater · 04/11/2019 12:07

Well, find out how much you will get for it, but honestly that's going to be a very very poor exchange. Keep it for your dd!

misspiggy19 · 04/11/2019 12:08

For the little amount you’d get for it, I’d keep it for your daughter instead.

^This

Raphael34 · 04/11/2019 12:08

It’s a family heirloom that’s been passed down through generations. If your nan wanted it to be sold she’d have sold it herself. I don’t think you should be making money off it. I’d save it to pass down to a daughter/sons future wife

maddening · 04/11/2019 12:08

A you won't get its value

B I would offer it to family first as they may see the sentimental value

It seems a pity imo

TheQueef · 04/11/2019 12:08

Save it for an emergency.

Walkerbean16 · 04/11/2019 12:09

My engagement ring was valued at £9000, (we didnt pay that, the valuation was after my husband had haggled them down) when I looked at selling it I was offered £800 from a jewellers. You hardly get anything for second hand jewellery.

Appletreehouse · 04/11/2019 12:09

I sold some pearls I inherited from my grandma to add to a house deposit savings. At one point years ago they would have been very very valuable but were only worth £400 at auction, I wish she'd sold them earlier and I'd inherited the cash instead! I couldn't wear them as they were too small in length and also just not my style. I didn't regret them as they just sat in a box in my drawer for 10 years after she died.

Yeahnahyeah1 · 04/11/2019 12:09

It won’t be worth it. Keep it for the next generation.

Original poster
happyandsingle · 04/11/2019 12:09

Oh ok it's an antique piece and these diamonds are more valuable than newer ones I would of thought but everyone seems to be a jewelry expert on here so....

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Herocomplex · 04/11/2019 12:10

Don’t sell as a ring. Go to a diamond dealer, ask how much you’d get for all the stones except one. Get a couple of valuations, find out exactly what you have. Then have that remaining one remade into a ring that does fit you and that you can hand on to your DD.
Hope you get a nice hol.