Struggling sister-in-law chastises brother for suggesting she sell her $60k engagement ring: ‘Our family has given them over $150,000 combined to help keep them afloat’ – FAIL Blog

Your engagement ring is a big deal. Most couples spend a lot of money on it, or either inherit it as a family heirloom. You’re probably proud to wear it, and it symbolizes an important commitment in your life. But it’s also an asset that you’re sitting on. It’s probably worth a lot of money, and it’s not appreciating in value on your finger. But at what point of financial desperation does ceremony outweigh need? And is that a question that anyone else should be asking you? That’s what came up in this story.