Spin-off from the engagement ring thread - will they want the jewelry when we pass?

[Hoggirl]

I, too, am seeing an uptick in the interest of lab diamonds as some of ds’s friends get engaged.

What does this stance mean in terms of whether or not our offspring will want any traditionally mined diamonds owned by parents/grandparents when they pass?

[skieurope]

Already a thread on the topic. Feel free to join the conversation there. Closing.

Jewelry bequests? Who?

Starting this thread to discuss jewelry and who should inherit it. Figured it needed its own thread! When my mom died, she had some jewelry. We have one daughter and one son. Her will specified that her jewelry should be divided evenly between these grandchildren. She clearly didn’t think only the granddaughter should inherit. We will do the same…any jewelry will be divided between our son and daughter. Actually, we probably will give it to them sooner. Re: the value of jewelry…it only has a certain value IF someone will pay you that amount.