My engagement and wedding rings ended up at the bottom of the San Diego Bay when the divorce was finalized. It was a thoroughly liberating feeling!

Speak to your jeweler, hopefully a competent goldsmith. They'll be able to make recommendations for you. They also should be able to give you a current appraisals for the value of the stones. Don't overlook that detail as stones, especially diamonds are rising in value again and insuring your ring(s) is a smart investment as settings weaken over time and you may not be fortunate enough to find a loose stone!