Is it bad juju to use a previously owned diamond in an engagement ring?

I would use it, but then I have been accused more than once of being a cheap bastard.

I would use it. If it’s from your Mom, she is giving it to you with love.

That it belonged to you mother adds family sentimental value to the ring. Do it without hesitation. It isn’t necessary to advertise that you did that. Just you, your mom and dad and your fiancee need to know. I think your mother is fantastic to offer. Thank her profusely!

The stone has been around for a very long time and, being a stone, holds no memories.

If you’re putting it into a new setting of your design, it’s a new ring. Sounds like a winning situation to me.

Thanks a lot guys I really appreciate your opinions. You’re right, I should just use it and be thankful that my Mom is giving it to me.

Since there is no such thing as “bad juju” you’re fine.

@Rarebear is mistaken; ample evidence has shown that mom juju erases bad juju, so you’re all good.

Go for it, any bad Juju will be rendered dilute with the good Juju of your love and intentions.
It’s only a stone, and you’re the one romancing it. lol

What’s special is that you’re designing a ring for your girlfriend. And she must be special for your mom to offer her stones from her stash of jewelry. Don’t sell or trade the stone, you may not get the value that it’s worth.

When I married 11-years ago, I insisted that my husband use my stone from my ring from a previous marriage; not that he couldn’t afford to buy me one just as good or better. The stone was perfect for the design ring we picked out. No bad juju here. The ring is still beautiful and I have never felt the need to upgrade.

It’s a symbol of love x 2. I’m sure your GF will be touched.

I think a lot of rings are passed down for this purpose. I see nothing wrong with it. It was also kind of your mom to pass it on to you.

@jgoose You’ve got two good sources of juju here. You care for your lady enough to design the ring for her, and your mom is giving you a nice diamond. That’s a nice sign she likes your lady and is welcoming her into the family. That’s a great thing. I don’t know how many bad MIL stories I’ve heard. Do it, everyone should be happy.

One would think that your girlfriend would be delighted as to “give’ such a sentimental
ring that was once your mother’s is a sure sign of permanence.
Plus your are redesigning it anyways.
You should know your girlfriend by now?
i am sure tht she would love it!

Juju is now one of my favourite words.