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GRAND MOTHERS JEWELRY Have you ever inherited a piece of old jewelry from a loved one and wondered, “What do I do with this?” If so, this article is for you. There are some helpful tips here, both for selling an item like this, as well as how to best enjoy it. Not all of us are lucky enough to have inherited a piece of jewelry, but if fortune has smiled on you in this way, I hope these recommendations are useful to you. As a jeweler, the number one question I am asked lost is “Do you buy jewelry?” From people who find themselves in this situation. Bear in mind, it is never the Grannie or auntie in her later stages of life calling me up to ask “Will you buy my life’s treasures from me so I can split the cash value amongst my relatives?”, but always those who have been gifted these items after their loved one has passed on. Please let me say before I can answer the “What do I do?” Questions, I would like to get to the “Why do I have this ring?” Part of the equation, first. 10
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When a person chooses to spend his or her hardearned money on a jewelry item, it was more than likely a way of collecting a bit of joy that they could hold in their hand. That is all a piece of jewelry is. A wearable treasure, sometimes made from long-lasting materials, That serves as a marker in time for life’s special events and occasions. They are not stocks, bonds, investments, or cashier’s checks. You have just inherited a thing from a person that brought them a smile, a sense of pride, and a heartfelt story connected to the piece. My first answer To “What do I do with this?” Will always be to wear and enjoy it, even if it does not fit your own personal style. I do not care if you think it is ugly. It is the memory of this loved one you are holding close to you each time you wear it. You are honoring their memory by choosing to enjoy that which brought them a smile. Wear that ring. Alright, my sentimental side has shared enough. Now I will answer your “How do I sell this wedding ring of my aunt for as much cash as possible?” Questions. This is not an easy answer to hear, but the longer you wait to sell it, likely, the more money you can sell it for. The quicker you want
