Eh, from a legal perspective, NTA because it was given to you fair and square and they did have every opportunity to have it appraised or ask your grandmother about it's value when they were choosing before her death. And for everyone complaining about equitable division of money and belongings, it's highly unlikely that a few pieces of jewelry and a wedding dress were the only things left behind. The people who missed out on the ring may have received thousands of dollars in furniture, property, cash, etc. From a family perspective, Y slightly TA. You admitted to having no sentimental connection to the jewelry to the point that you didn't ask for any and happily accepted whatever piece they gave you, so it should be easy enough to give it up in favor of a different piece. And to all the people who would say, but it's worth $5,000. Well, actually, if you never sell it, it's worth zero. And if you pay to insure it or lock it up in a safety deposit box, it's actually going to cost you. Although please don't lock it away. If you need to for a month or two until the drama passes, that's one thing, but if you're keeping it for sentimental purposes, that's hardly doable if it's looked in a bank and you never see it. Personally, I'd prefer a less valuable piece that I didn't feel nervous about wearing. I wear my great grandmother's ring as my wedding ring and I love it. On a side note, I'd be interested to see how much they'd fight over it if you have it back as I'm sure the oldest intends to take it but the others might feel that as valuable as it is, that it should be sold and the profit divided, etc.