A Guide to Divorce Rings and Commitment to Me Rings
DIVORCE RINGS AND THE EMPOWERING ACT OF SELF-LOVE
Investing in yourself is always a good idea and there is a growing movement to commemorate self-love with a divorce ring - also known as a commitment to me ring.
Beyoncé expresses it best when she sings Put a Ring on It in her song “Single Ladies”, but rings just as powerfully mark a well-deserved promotion as they declare a healthy rite of passage following a divorce.
For some women going through a separation, they are surprised to discover an attachment to having an engagement ring on their finger.
“After 17 years of wearing a ring, I feel naked. I didn’t think it would bother me but it does.”
- Nicole I.
To be clear, commitment to me rings are the antithesis of superficial sparkle - and they can be worn on any finger. They are fierce symbols of celebration that proclaim who you are, what you are made of, and that you are WORTHY.
HERE IS A HELPFUL GUIDE TO DIVORCE RING IDEAS
First, let’s take a step back to examine...
What to do with your engagement ring after a divorce?
Whether the end of a relationship falls into the category of “conscious uncoupling” or its ugly opposite, claiming this new chapter can be a positive act of liberation.
While the following information is not legal advice, courts commonly consider engagement rings to be considered conditional gifts. When “the condition has been met” by marrying someone, an engagement ring is considered a “completed gift” and the engagement rings are a wife’s non-marital property. You can learn more about your legal rights with the article “What to Do With Your Wedding Ring After a Divorce” here.
It is your choice to return to the ring to your former partner, sell it, keep it to pass on to a family member, or reimagine it!
5 TYPES OF DIVORCE RINGS
1. Diamond Divorce Rings for Self-Love
More than a few women have confessed to me (both happily married and happily divorced) that they said “yes” to a ring they didn’t exactly love. Whether it was the style, one or more of the 4C’s, or the comfort that fell short, your commitment to me ring can be everything you ever wanted!
Because you are free to write your new chapter, you have carte blanche to choose a classic diamond engagement ring, something epically avant-garde, or a piece that makes your heart smile from the inside out.
One important point to clarify is that diamond rings are not exclusively reserved for those who are engaged or married.
Give yourself permission to wear any diamond ring you want, regardless of your marital status. Above all, say YES to self-love!
2. Cocktail Rings: Symbols of Women's Liberation
Nothing embodies the essence of women’s rights and audacious freedom like the cocktail ring!
When the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, women were granted the right to vote, along with other social liberties. That same year kicked off prohibition, so it was very in vogue for women to draw attention to sipping illegal beverages with a big, bold ring - hence, the cocktail ring! Of course, the more juicy the sparkle, the better.
With this ring, you absolutely will make a memorable statement - and carry the torch of this empowering narrative well into the future.
3. Self-love Does Not Need to Break The Bank
Regardless if you’ve ever ticked the marriage box, commitment to me rings can be attainable and dynamic symbols that endure.
From gold bands with a twist to colored gemstone stacking rings, minimalist rings have mighty beauty!
4. Your Engagement Ring Transformed into a Commitment to Me Ring
When it is established that you will be the keeper of the ring, there may be ambivalent emotional attachments to work through. A reframe about your engagement ring is to consider any diamonds, colored gemstones, platinum, or gold as assets.
When you are ready, you can reclaim them through a releasing or cleansing ceremony and reimagine them into a new piece of jewelry!
Transforming your engagement ring into a pendant, earrings, or a commitment to me ring can bring it a new life and a new story that symbolizes your empowering journey.
To reimagine your engagement ring, start here.
5. Manifest Your Future With Colored Gemstone Rings
Since ancient times, it has been believed that gemstones are imbued with special properties that bring us protection, happiness, vitality, or wisdom.
If you are seeking a self-love ring with a gemstone that will amplify your energy and personal power, The Vedic Gem Salon will reveal the two most effective gemstones for you to wear based on your Vedic astrology chart.
One is meant to be worn throughout your life and the other is meant to be worn over a season of several months or years.
Discover how the private Vedic Gem Salon experience can enhance the commitment you have to yourself and the new life you are creating here!
As your fine jewelry guide, I can help you choose the divorce ring or commitment to me ring that honors your journey, celebrates self-love, and reminds you that you are WORHTY!
Curating jewelry for you that amplifies your unique personal style and aligns with your values is what I care about most.
I can’t wait to “meet” you!