If we have a healthy attitude about moving on after a relationship ends, we can take the knowledge we’ve gained from that failed relationship and pour it into a new relationship. On a simpler note, sometimes the things that we are left with after a relationship are a bit more tangible and have a value beyond self growth. In this case, I’m talking about the jewelry that was given to you by an ex which is probably tucked away in a box collecting dust somewhere (the jewelry, not the ex.)

Once those sentimental thoughts of your past relationship end, it’s typical that you won’t have that sentimental attachment to the jewelry that he gave you. Some women even find it necessary to clear out the gifts from their exes in order to help them rid themselves of the past and move on. If you find yourself with jewelry that you are ready to part with after you and your ex have parted, then Out Of Your Life may be the site for you.

Since there is a personal story behind every piece of jewelry that is exchanged for some much welcomed cash, I asked the people at Out of Your Life.com to share some of their favorite stories with us about what women are doing with the proceeds from selling their ex jewelry. Here are their favorites:

Pursuing a Dream- One woman decided that after her breakup she was ready to quit her job on Wall Street and pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She decided to use the proceeds from selling her jewelry to pay for acting lessons and cover the rent for awhile. I’m not sure if I’m more impressed by her desire to completely start a new life or by the fact that she was given the kind of jewelry that could help cover such big expenses, but it’s a great tale of moving forward.

A New Look- Another woman told Out of Your Life that she was using the money from the sale of her jewelry to buy a new wardrobe. It’s quite fitting that she is using the ex-jewelry money to help her confidently re-enter the dating pool with her new look.

Enjoy Time With a New Love- One married patron told Out Of Your Life that she would be using the money from some ex-boyfriend diamond stud earrings to take a cruise with her new husband. It is a natural course of events that at some point in your new relationship you will no longer be able to wear jewelry from your exes. Some men have a problem with a woman wearing jewelry from an ex, and some don’t, but no man likes to explain that the jewelry wasn’t from him when a well meaning compliment is paid to him for the beautiful jewelry that you’re wearing.

Obviously we like the thought of a fresh start without the baggage and bling from the past. In case your previous relationship has left you feeling a little less than trusting, you should know that if you are not happy with the payment amount you receive from Out of Your Life, you can send them back the check and they will return your jewelry to you free of charge. Too bad relationships don’t come with that kind of guarantee.

Update- here is the latest video from Out of Your Life–I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.