Father wants my heirloom ring back to gift to his new GF

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Don’t know why I’m posting this really but I feel at a loss of what to do. My grandmother died 10 years ago and approximately 4 years ago my dad gave me my grandmothers wedding ring as a gift. I have worn it everyday ever since until my hands were swollen due to pregnancy and it still doesn’t fit comfortably yet but it would be going back on. My father asked me for it back because he wants to give it to his new GF who he has been dating for 6 months (she never met my grandmother). Firstly the ring holds massive sentimental value to me and is the only thing I have of my grandmothers. Secondly should I be giving this back for him to regift to a woman who I / he barely knows? I feel upset that he would take it back to regift it when it’s so cherished by me. What are people’s thoughts please? Am I being overdramatic about it? Should I just give it back to him?

Say no

No.

he gave it to you. It’s yours.

(unless he is a petty bastard who’ll do nasty things as a result)

No is a full sentence. Just explain what you have said here. He can just get another ring.

Absolutely not! It's your ring, not his

Hell no cheeky sod

No , it’s yours

A hard no. He gave it to you. It now belongs to you. Why should it go to some random woman.

By definition you can't give a gift and then demand it back. That's the whole point of a gift as opposed to loaning something.

That's absolutely outrageous OP, I am sorry

Don't give it to him!

Once you give something to someone it belongs to them. Just say no. Outrageous really that he would even think of asking you this.

No way. She was your grandmother. He can get a special ring for his GF.

No. It's sentimental to you and belongs to your blood ancestors.
at least in one culture (mine) jewelry from a female in the family remains in the female line, unless there is no female line, and in that case goes to the wife (after marriage) e.g. of a son. I realise this might be case dependent and is not a "strict" rule per se, but there is etiquette attached to it.

That's your Nans ring not his. And she would rather you have it than your Grandads next floozie who can sell it or give it to someone in her own family. Not on your Nelly would I be giving it back.
It would go "missing" In a safe place first.

Absolutely not, stay firm and say no.

I agree with having put it away and not being able to find it if need be.

No chance

Hell no.

Even if as someone mentioned he is a petty bastard and will retaliate, setting boundaries with that sort of parent is the best way to get your freedom.

No it’s yours

Wtf! He should be embarrassed to ask. It is your ring and was your Grandma's. It is a family heirloom. Pass it to your kids. Xxx

No it’s yours and belonged to your grandma. He needs to buy his Tinder date a new ring. Maybe an onion ring? Something else he’s had in the freezer longer than he’s had this relationship?

No way! He will have to find another way to impress his new girlfriend. Appalling behaviour!

Why would the new girlfriend want it anyway, it holds no meaning for her?
Is he short on money or does he genuinely think she would appreciate the sentiment (not sure I would. My wedding ring is my grandma's and I don't think I would feel the same if it belonged to my husband's grandma that I never met).
No, no, no

No.

Agreed. It's yours.

This woman did not know your grandmother.

Actually if your dad actually explained the situation to his new GF any woman worth her salt would say absolutely no. I don't want the ring it belongs to your daughter.

Stick to your guns OP.

They can choose something new together if he wants to buy her some jewelry.

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