What do you do with an old (unused) engagement ring? Sell it? Keep it?

[20somethingnomore]

Hi

So I was with my ex for a decade and we have a dc together. We got engaged very quickly, but we were very young and didn't really think it was anything other than romantic at the time. I'm talking a couple of months here by the way As I say, very young.

So I'm in a new relationship (with a woman) and we do talk about getting married in the future. I know she has a ring for me (loooong story) but is obviously just waiting for the right time. As you can imagine though, she's quite uncomfortable with me still having my first engagement ring, but I don't really know what to do with it.

When me and my ex broke up, I asked if he wanted it back, to which he refused and was actually quite insulted. He said it was mine to do what I wanted with. Since then, it's been sat in a drawer. Until recently, I've not really given it a thought.

Now there are two reasons I'm considering selling it. One is the aforementioned and the other is simply financial. We're in the process of moving and any extra cash right now would be more than handy.

The problem is, it just doesn't feel right. Not because I'm still secretly in love with my ex or anything, but I don't know, it would just feel really odd to sell.

What would you do ladies?

Keep it for your DD. It will be something nice for when she turns 21

you most likely wont get enough to cover the bus fair into town, whereas as someone said a momento from the time you and her dad were happy might be nice. (as it seems most relationships end these days we have to remember happy times in the middle).

Interesting. Opinions seem fairly split.

I'm glad nobody thinks that me feeling weird about selling it, means I'm still holding a torch for my ex.

I don't think it would be worth loads now, possibly £700 or so, but it would definitely help the way things are currently.

Tricky one.

I sold my old wedding ring (didn't get anywhere near what it cost the way) but kept my engagement ring because I love it. Didn't wear it for about 3 years but then asked new DH if he minded and he said no, so I wear it on my right hand. I don't hate my ex, the split was very very sad and I have good memories of the time we had together. The marriage itself came near the end and was less important to me than the engagement. Had no qualms about selling the wedding ring but will always keep the other one.

Sell it.

I put mine in the bin

Reckless :o

I gave mine to a charity event which was having an auction and let them keep the money.

If you are struggling financially then I suggest you sell it and use the money.