What about the jewelry?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
What about the jewelry?
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Mon, 07-11-2005 - 8:51pm

Dh bought me a 10 year anniversary band which I reluctantly accepted. Do I have to give it back? Sell it? Save it for one of my dds?

And the other jewelry he bought me that I never liked? the stuff that looks exactly like his MOTHER's jewelry?

SUsie

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-19-2004
Mon, 07-11-2005 - 8:59pm
If it were me, I'd save it for your dd. It she grows up and doesn't like it, then sell it or let her sell it. She might see the sentimental value in it. I have my fathers wedding band and a necklace he gave my mom. Those items mean a lot to me because they represent the good side of him (the side that created me).

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 07-11-2005 - 9:02pm

That may depend on the laws in your jurisdiction. In my State, a wife's jewelry are gifts to her, and therefore separate property. (Not marital property.)

Sometimes a wife needs those jewels to pay the retainer for her divorce lawyer. Sadly, the jewelry is probably worth a lot less to you than what he paid for it.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2005
Mon, 07-11-2005 - 9:10pm
I agree with the other posters. Gifts are separate property so you could do pretty much whatever you want with them. Same with any other kind of gift or heirloom.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-06-2005
Tue, 07-12-2005 - 10:28am

I think you should save the jewelry for your daughter. I sold my wedding rings ( the only thing I ever got from him ) and I basically wish I hadn't have done that. At the time I needed the money, but I really could have gotten it another way. I wish I would have kept them for my kids.


Hugs and good luck.


Angelena