I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, but the pieces I do have are pretty special.
One in particular holds a lot of sentimental value for me. My mother loved emeralds, and with one of my first jobs, I got her a ring with emeralds and diamonds. She was so proud of it, even though she always scolded me for spending too much money on it.
Mom’s fingers were a little bigger than mine, though, so to wear the ring, I need to have it sized. I know it’s stupid, but I just can’t bring myself to do it because then it would be my ring instead of hers. So there it sits, in the box, and I don’t get any enjoyment from it at all. Sigh.
I understand completely. I would feel the very same way if it were my mother’s ring. I wish I could say something to make it easier for you to decide what to do, but I’m at a loss. Regardless if the ring is sitting in your jewelry box or on your finger, the fact that it brought such pleasure and pride to your mother is what matters most.
Thanks, Leigh. So far, my plan has been to do nothing; then there’s noting to undo. But I’m thinking how upset Mom would be at the thought of nobody seeing her ring, so maybe it’s time.