I have a beautiful engagement ring and diamond wedding band....they are too elaborate to wear on the same hand (to give you an idea of their size). I misplaced them several months ago (My Kristina was cleaning my desk up and I took the rings and put them in a "safe" place......forgot where and haven't been able to locate them since.)
Guess what? I firmly believe the reason they were "forgotten" in the first place is because they lost thier signifigance long before I put them in that safe place......I didn't miss them, nor do I now. Hopefully, I will find them someday and be able to give them to one of my children or some other family member because they really are very beautiful pieces.
I NEVER want another ring again. I will buy my own jewelry from now on.
Someday, if I am very fortunate, I will happen across a special man and we will share our hopes and dreams...don't want money, don't want "I love you", don't want a big shiny rock - just a man who will show me everday of my life how much he appreciates and cares for me.
Take the money and buy a house or something important.....or go for the wonderful vacation. Have some wonderful memories.