When and why would you sell your jewelry pieces?

[Resonance.Of.Life]

I sold my previous 2.73 antique cushion in order to fund the cost of continued excellent nursing care for my grandfather when insurance covered only a portion of the costs. I do not regret it one bit.

 

[asscherisme]

I sold my previous 2.73 antique cushion in order to fund the cost of continued excellent nursing care for my grandfather when insurance covered only a portion of the costs. I do not regret it one bit.

What an awesome thing to do. Your post put a smile on my face.

 

[Phoenix]

I sold my previous 2.73 antique cushion in order to fund the cost of continued excellent nursing care for my grandfather when insurance covered only a portion of the costs. I do not regret it one bit.

What an awesome thing to do. Your post put a smile on my face.

Agreed. What a sweet and thoughtful thing to do.

For me, diamonds or jewellery in general are just objects. I'd sell them in a heartbeat if I thought I needed to - to put food on the table (hopefully that'd never happen - fingers crossed) or to pay for emergencies including helping someone else like what Resonance has done.

So far though, I've only sold / put up for sale pieces that I no longer wear, though the majority has been given away to nieces and sisters. Like some PS'ers, I've been selling some pieces and keeping or buying those that are more substantial / that I do actually wear.

 

[Efe]

I sold my previous 2.73 antique cushion in order to fund the cost of continued excellent nursing care for my grandfather when insurance covered only a portion of the costs. I do not regret it one bit.

This post just made my day!

 

[Rhea]

I'd sell items if I needed the money to pay for my utility bills and housing, if my close family or friends were in dire straights, or if I simply didn't wear them anymore.

I don't own anything larger. I think my largest stone is .47 carats, my original engagement ring. Most items would have such a low return that I'm not sure it'd be worth it. I think the most I could ever hope for was enough money to survive on for 1 month, nothing long-term.

I wouldn't want to sell my 1920s filigree wedding band, the ring 1930s ring I wear as an engagement ring, or my mid century modern Danish sideboard. I think that piece of furniture (and a couple of others) would get me more money than all the jewellery combined, but it may have to pried out of my hands! Who needs heating or food when you have a teak sideboard that just looks amazing under the living room window?!

 

[ZestfullyBling]

Great thread Uppy!

I have sold some recently because I didn't wear them. I'm pretty practical so if It ain't worn daily I must not need it ,so I have no problem selling pieces to someone who would wear them. We were pretty affected by the recession when it started so I sold some pieces to save property. I'd sell my pieces again if I have too. Its all material and for adornment. 'Tis is life.