A wedding ring symbolises your dedication to and affection for another individual. Making decisions about what to do with it when your spouse passes away can be pretty tricky. In this article, we examine a few options you may find appropriate if you struggle to decide what to do with your wedding ring.
Wear It
Many partners who have survived decide to keep wearing their wedding band on the same finger. Some might keep doing this until they pass away, while others might keep doing this until they feel ready or even when they start dating someone else. Wearing the wedding band is a personal decision that should be left in place until the time is right to change it. There is no right or wrong answer here.
Make Amendments
Some decide to engrave or add remembrance diamonds. You can have a diamond crafted from that person’s ashes so you can always have a piece of them with you. You could even use a hair that belongs to them. Ask a professional jeweller about your choices.
Put it on a Different Finger.
After their spouse passes away, many switch the wedding band to the other hand or finger. Some see this as a baby step towards taking it off, while others use it as a covert method of maintaining their relationship with their spouse.
Attach the Ring to a Chain Necklace
It’s common for widows and widowers to wear their wedding rings around their necks on a necklace. This lets people see the ring and know you are married, keeping it near and dear to your heart. If you want others to understand your stance without you having to explain it, this is an excellent substitute. Wearing your ring around your neck keeps the tangible symbol of your love close at hand. It’s a simple yet elegant way to honour your spouse and show love.
Pass it Down
Including your wedding ring in your estate is an excellent idea if you want your jewels to remain in the family. Since wedding bands are so full of sentiment and memories, many kids would be thrilled to inherit them. Instead of just putting it in a jewellery box, store it somewhere safe and secure like a fireproof safe.
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