She Tried to Sell Her Ex’s Ring—The Jeweler Said, “This Doesn’t Belong to You”

A Glimmer of Hope

Melissa was a little taken aback by the offer, but she quickly accepted it. “Uhmm, yeah, sure! Why not,” she replied with a slight chuckle. The idea that someone else needed to be involved added a new layer of importance to the transaction. Perhaps this ring wasn’t as ordinary as she’d thought. Maybe there was something truly valuable about it after all.

The thought thrilled her. Why else would a jeweler delay a purchase and call in help unless he suspected the ring had real worth? Her mind began to wander. What if it was antique? Or rare? The possibilities stirred her imagination. She began to picture what she might do with the money if the ring fetched a high price. A brief sense of hope started to replace the earlier confusion.