Divorce Ring: Jewelers Spritzer And Furman Sell $3,200 Bauble (POLL)

Don't wear a broken heart on your sleeve, wear it on your ... finger?

That's the idea behind the 18-karat gold "Divorce Ring" from jewelers Spritzer and Furman. The $3,200 creation, featured on 1stdibs.com, boasts a dagger-shaped array of diamonds breaking through a heart.

The jewelers' design might be new, but the concept of divorce rings isn't. Women and men have been embracing their newly-found singledoms by purchasing divorce rings or transforming their wedding bands for a while.

A 2010 article in the New York Times explored why some people decide to wear the modified rings. For example, one woman reconfigured her ring to include stitches to represent her son, who keeps her and her ex-husband connected. She told the Times she was still attached to her wedding ring and didn't want to let it go.

The Stir blogger Emily Abbate, for one, isn't sold on the whole divorce ring idea, pointing out there might be better ways to spend $3,200. She does, however, make a quip about which finger to wear it on. (We'll let you guess.)

Quick Poll

Would you wear a divorce ring?

Yes, I already own one.

Yes, I'm behind the idea!

Maybe, depending on my mood.

No way!

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Comments

[silver98bird]

08:01 AM on 09/08/2011

I mentioned reading about this before to a friend... they kind of laughed it off. In my opinion, I think it looks like the person that is wearing it is just stuck in the past, unable to move on... I would not want to advertise my divorce if I were them, unless I was one of those attention hungry kind of people. I mean, really people can wear what they want but I personally would not do this. BTW the price of this ring is ridiculous- are they going to start making the spouse who was at fault buy the other the ring after the divorce? lol

[Otherday]

01:03 PM on 09/06/2011

Most people wouldn't date a person who is wearing a divorce ring. It looks like a celebration of a marriage failure. Would they buy a jeweled necklace to commemorate the split from you too?

[Robert Weiner]

12:40 PM on 09/06/2011

Good way for people to think you're weird.

[dumasjohnj]

09:10 AM on 09/06/2011

Better a tee shirt that says:
Free at last
Free at last
Thank God almighty
Free at last!
:)

[nighthawksc]

12:55 AM on 09/06/2011

Another marketing ploy to extract money from people as if the divorce didn't get enough, especially if you were the man. But, women would enjoy this trend, especially if they are receiving alimony or child support.

[Coneja]

07:36 PM on 09/05/2011

Would I wear it? With a happy heart. I would pierce my nose and wear it there only to announce to the world that I was free. But then of course my marriage was horrible.

[Whitey Hackle]

06:46 PM on 09/05/2011

So that's where my child support went.

[Djay0252]

09:37 AM on 09/05/2011

If you think about what a ring represents (eternal, neverending love) then you will see that the "divorce object" they are trying to shove down your throat is senseless not to mention tasteless.

[TheDivorceHelpClinic]

02:34 AM on 09/05/2011

No one should think that a fancy divorce ring to wear proudly. Underneath the shine and sparkle of the jewel, there is a deep cavern of pain and destruction that needs to be mended back to health.

Although many people feel a sense of elation once the divorce is final, for most it's short-lived. The impact of loss/grief is quickly replaced with feelings of depression, anger, fear, anxiety and a whole host of emotions that need to be worked through. If someone wants to symbolize the divorce in a piece of jewelry, consider working with a jeweler who can craft something with a more positive mold to symbolize a new life and moving forward.

Nancy Fagan, The Divorce Help Clinic (.com)

[Kandyann]

08:18 PM on 09/04/2011

I'm definitely not attracted to this high end piece. Also, advertising that I am divorced wouldn't be exactly what I would have in mind right after one. If the person was hurt by his/her divorce, they wouldn't want to talk about it with just anyone they meet. If anyone wants to know if a person was divorced, ask them or wait until they tell you themselves.
The only time I think it would be good advertisement is if you hated your spouse so much and were embarassed to be a part of that relationship, then by all means a ring may be just the thing. I think there should be divorce parties celebrated instead of a ring. People should buy you a present/token to represent your happy future.

[gothceltgirl]

05:20 PM on 09/04/2011

I don't like the design. It's tacky. And besides, it gives the impression that your heart is broken. That's usually not the case, as Louis C.K. said, no good marriage ended in divorce, unless your spouse left you suddenly or something.

But the broken heart symbol seems sort of sad or pathetic. I'd make my own or pick out one of the right hand rings, they're beautiful and are mostly engagement rings you wear on your right hand. Bottom line, change the design.

Also agree with some who said stupid marketing ploy as well. But since I love shiny things, I had to weigh in

[DomainDiva]

04:31 PM on 09/04/2011

I had divorce Luchese alligator boots. ;). Serious.

[Ophidia29]

09:47 PM on 09/06/2011

What an idea! Love your attitude.

[sbmulqueen]

04:29 PM on 09/04/2011

I can see someone either turning their existing jewelry into something else, particularly if there's a gemstone involved. Or buying themselves the piece of jewelry they always wanted if they can afford it and it makes them happy. But the ring shown is G-d-awful ugly and should never see the light of day.

[AZLibDem]

10:10 AM on 09/04/2011

I almost wish such a thing was a requirement; as a widower, I'm tired of the automatic assumption that I'm a divorcee.

[raynaysride]

09:53 AM on 09/04/2011

Y wear a ring that shows u r divorced; that ring shown is too expensive & too tacky looking; I've been divorced twice & wear simple band rings on most of my fingers; this way no one knows if i'm married or not.

[gothceltgirl]

05:14 PM on 09/04/2011

It's really tacky! I would have to just stick to the "right hand ring" if that was theonly style available.