By the way, you should honour your grandmother but to me that has nothing to do with material goods. We seem to treasure things more than people and thats the real tragedy of the world.
how could u think of doig that u dont have to wear the ring just keep it she gave it to u one day when she is gone it will be a memory of her if u melt it ur evil and will regret it
if you’re stupid enough to burn it then i say keep it on your finger… then burn it! the pain you would feel is the equivelt to the pain she would feel!
well it was definatly an at heart gift from your grandmother… i would do anything to change it. Instead of wearing it on your finger try wearing it on your neck.
Keep it the way it is
She gave it you for you to obviously keep
Appreciate the way she gave it to you
Trust me in the long run you will regret melting it down
I don’t think it would be wrong to melt it and make other jewelry out of it. Its better to do that and get something you like rather than not wear the ring because you don’t like it, especially considering that it is expensive.
Melt it the way you like it and wear it with the same initials. Its better to be proud and wearing it than to be a hypocrite and ashamed of what it is. Your grandmother will still be happy as long as you can explain why you change it. Blame it on the size of your finger or something that would help I hope.
Something like that you keep. The gold may be worth 2000, but the ring is priceless. If it is too big, have it re-fitted. Don’t make things complicated. You can pass it down generations. Your oldest daughter (if you have one) should get it) then she can pass it down, and so on. All because your grandma felt you should have it first. Don’t ruin this, because you want a fast buck. Money comes and goes, this will last lifetimes.
When I first read the question, I said No way.
After reading your explanation, I say “yes”.
I think you grandmother would want you to have something you will enjoy wearing and that fits you.
To have the gold melted down and have a ring that fits you would be great. The rest of the gold you could make a gold coin with “Abuela” engraved on it. Put a gold band around it and get a gold chain and ware if like a necklace. You probably already have a gold chain that you could use.
Or make a second ring a little widder and have “Abuela” engraved on it. I like the idea of a ring special for you and a coin necklace with “Abuela” engraved on it.
Okay, I can’t seem to find where to post a new question so I am replying to this question. My girlfriend’s parents have a 1/3 oz gold bar from their wedding, I wanted to know if that would be enough to forge a engagement ring, and maybe the wedding rings, or something else, like some coins(how many?) with the wedding details on it. Obviously the ring(s) would have some other metals (I think silver) add since 14k gold is ideal for jewlery. What is everyone’s thoughts?
January 31st, 2009 at 1:04 am
You should probably take it off first.
By the way, you should honour your grandmother but to me that has nothing to do with material goods. We seem to treasure things more than people and thats the real tragedy of the world.
January 31st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
keep it!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:06 am
yes it would be wrong
how could u think of doig that u dont have to wear the ring just keep it she gave it to u one day when she is gone it will be a memory of her if u melt it ur evil and will regret it
February 6th, 2009 at 3:54 am
Yes, I would melt it and make something you’d be more likely to wear.
It would be wrong to melt it and sell the gold.
I think your grandmother would actually prefer you to melt it and make something you would wear than not wear it at all or sell it.
February 7th, 2009 at 12:28 am
keep it the way it is to pass on to generations. it was done from your grandmothers heart and soul.
February 8th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Remember, it could be an heirloom, or once your grandmother passes on, something to remember her by.
February 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Keep it the way it is, in a few years you will like it and I bet she tried reaally hard to get you something nice with your initials on. Bless her.
February 14th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
if you’re stupid enough to burn it then i say keep it on your finger… then burn it! the pain you would feel is the equivelt to the pain she would feel!
February 17th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
You can hold on to the ring to pass it on to your children, grandchildren, or other relatives. It’s a family heirloom!
February 19th, 2009 at 8:14 am
well it was definatly an at heart gift from your grandmother… i would do anything to change it. Instead of wearing it on your finger try wearing it on your neck.
February 20th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Keep it the way it is
She gave it you for you to obviously keep
Appreciate the way she gave it to you
Trust me in the long run you will regret melting it down
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
If you see her frequently or ever I would keep it the way it is. But if you never see her do whatever you want.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Why don’t you talk it over with your grandmother? I don’t think she’d be offended, especially if you chose the second option with the coin.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
idk u could melt it and buy a new one with the money so u dont hurt ur grandmothers feelings
March 1st, 2009 at 12:03 pm
keep it…its from her heart…i have tons of jewlrey that I would never wear but that I look at and it brings back memories of that person…
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
don’t melt it, if you mess with it it will only be worth less
you can trust (almost) none of the jewelers out there
Gold is worth a lot, and was of better quality just a few years ago.
just don’t let jewelers get their hands on it, or it may no longer be pure gold.
March 4th, 2009 at 11:56 am
I reckon melt it!
then make another ring for your granny
n then make one for u!
March 5th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I don’t think it would be wrong to melt it and make other jewelry out of it. Its better to do that and get something you like rather than not wear the ring because you don’t like it, especially considering that it is expensive.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Keep it, I think your grandmother would be happier singing her gifts intact.
March 6th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Melt it the way you like it and wear it with the same initials. Its better to be proud and wearing it than to be a hypocrite and ashamed of what it is. Your grandmother will still be happy as long as you can explain why you change it. Blame it on the size of your finger or something that would help I hope.
March 7th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Something like that you keep. The gold may be worth 2000, but the ring is priceless. If it is too big, have it re-fitted. Don’t make things complicated. You can pass it down generations. Your oldest daughter (if you have one) should get it) then she can pass it down, and so on. All because your grandma felt you should have it first. Don’t ruin this, because you want a fast buck. Money comes and goes, this will last lifetimes.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:57 am
When I first read the question, I said No way.
After reading your explanation, I say “yes”.
I think you grandmother would want you to have something you will enjoy wearing and that fits you.
To have the gold melted down and have a ring that fits you would be great. The rest of the gold you could make a gold coin with “Abuela” engraved on it. Put a gold band around it and get a gold chain and ware if like a necklace. You probably already have a gold chain that you could use.
Or make a second ring a little widder and have “Abuela” engraved on it. I like the idea of a ring special for you and a coin necklace with “Abuela” engraved on it.
Blessings
November 12th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Okay, I can’t seem to find where to post a new question so I am replying to this question. My girlfriend’s parents have a 1/3 oz gold bar from their wedding, I wanted to know if that would be enough to forge a engagement ring, and maybe the wedding rings, or something else, like some coins(how many?) with the wedding details on it. Obviously the ring(s) would have some other metals (I think silver) add since 14k gold is ideal for jewlery. What is everyone’s thoughts?
Thank you.