Divorce Rings
From LoveToKnow Divorce
You receive a ring for your engagement and one for getting married, so why not a divorce ring? After a long and/or stressful marriage, a piece of jewelry to symbolize your new future may just be what you need.
The Symbolism of Divorce Rings
When your marriage has ended, your first thought may to throw your wedding and engagement ring off a cliff. Instead, you could trade it in for a new piece of jewelry. Give yourself something that will mark the beginning of your new life.
You can find many different type of rings. Some have special quotes on it or symbols and others are broken with a space. In a wedding ring, the circle symbolizes continued love. The one with a break symbolizes the end of the love. Wear this on your middle finger, on your right hand.
Where to Buy
Only a few places have started designing jewelry for people that have gone through a divorce. If you don't find one you like, you could always have one made. Check out these two Internet jewelers and then decide what you would like best to signify your new future.
D Jewelry Co.
D Jewelry Co. has a beautiful piece available for sale. This company created this jewelry for people that have lost someone through divorce or death. They believe it helps people separate themselves from the past and look forward to the future. The rings are black and silver signifying a silver lining after hard times. It also has three bands on the side, which signifies when you met your ex, when you married and when the marriage ended.
Transition
Transition Rings has some designs made to give people hope for the future. They have a "Hold On", "Ride On", "Sail On", "Burn Brightly", "God's Kiss", "Life Free", "Tears", "Like a Rose", "Light Streams", "Love", "New Life" or create your own. Give one of these as an inspirational gift or buy one for yourself. You can purchase either Sterling Silver or 14 Karat Gold.
Nothing to Be Ashamed Of
Some people may be afraid to show others they have been through a divorce. There is no need for you to be ashamed of this life event. It's becoming more common for people to get a divorce these days. You may even meet a few people because of it, because not only will your new fashion statement intrigue them, they will want to share their experiences as well. This can create a great support system for you and help you feel better about yourself and your new life.
When you are ready to date again, your ring can let interested people know you have already been married. This can save you time and energy if someone is not interested in someone who has been divorced. There is no sense in hiding your past because it will come out at some point, so you might has well put it out there in the beginning. On the other hand, it can also help you find someone. As these fashion pieces become more popular, people will know what it means and start conversations with you just because of it. You may just find the man or woman of your dreams that understands what you have been through and what you really want out of a marriage.
Wear it Proud for Closure
This piece of jewelry is still not very popular but as the divorce rates continue to rise and more people start dealing with the anguish of the end of marriage, people will turn to something like this for closure. If you are having a hard time letting go of the past, this may be something that can help you. Don't try to push away your feelings and pretend you don't need something to mark a new beginning; celebrate your happiness with a divorce ring and let others know you have survived!
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