Best way to buy a ring to hand down

[Rebelwithallthecause]

I don’t have a huge budget so to get something made won’t go exceptionally far (£500 max)

Would I be better off buying second hand to get more for money or should I be buying new off the shelf or something made for me?

Firstly, if you are going to wear this ring then buy one you like within your budget, it is your ring first and foremost and will mean so much more to who ever you leave it to to know it was something you loved and valued.

Secondly, you will always get more for your money is you buy quality secondhand pieces, I have some beautiful pieces from victorian to 60s/70s, always buy froma reputable jeweller who will provide a description on your reciept.

Thank you. I will keep an eye out for some vintage / second hand pieces and hope to find something suitable

You may find an opal ring good value . Some people regard them as unlucky so if you like opals you will get a lovely ring for your money .

Opal is my birthstone so hopefully not too unlucky for me 👌🏻

Il keep an eye out
Thank you

Opal is extremely delicate though. Generally not a good idea for a ring to be worn all the time, as it’s very likely to be damaged and might not survive to be handed down.

Thanks that’s definitely something to consider

I had hoped for something with an emerald

I think it depends what the rationale is really OP. I don't think you can buy the heritage of a 'family' ring, though if it's for a DC then I'm sure they might like to have something of yours- but that's true whatever the object is so you may as well just buy something you will wear, wear it and hope it's something that is wanted- I don't think you can guarantee it will or won't be if it's modern jewellery or used (aka someone elses family history)

I adored my grandmother and she had lots of jewellery but didn't wear it day to day ever, and it wasn't something I associated with her, it wasn't worth a fortune either so I felt no need to keep it and pass it down. I declined when offered them and having her wedding ring also felt odd- its just a ring to denote marriage. I wouldn't have wanted to wear someone elses (or indeed any at all!).

Instead I asked for a couple of things from her house that held meaning; my favourite book she read to me on sleepovers at her house and a small ornament that I was always fond of, I have some of her vintage dresses, and ornaments from her Christmas tree- which are so sentimental to me and a yearly joy.

Have a look at Fellows auction site. They have some great stuff

Thank you. Il take a look

Honestly, buy something for yourself and don’t worry about the “handing down” thing.

I have very different taste to my mother. Aside from that both her and my mil’s rings are of an era and neither i nor my kids would ever wear them.

My grandmothers were better tbh, plain, quality, local materials. But plain wasn’t in when my mum inherited them so she changed them, added stones, changed settings. So now I don’t much like them either.

So while there will be a few rings “handed down”, likely they will be boxed and stored or sold.