“Finding the resources and strength to leave a relationship is often a very brave and remarkable act.”

Emily Ratajkowskishared the deeper meaning behind transforming her engagement ring into “divorce rings.”

In 2018, Emily wasmarriedto producer and actor Sebastian Bear-McClard.

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We wanted to give them both their own moment to shine."

“Omg I love this!

I loved my wedding rings & after thebreakupthey started to only symbolise pain & failure.

Sebastian Bear-McClard

Someone commented, “I wear my grandmother’s divorce ring every day!

It was the first thing she purchased for herself when she left <3.”

“This.

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I’m divorced twice by my choice.

I refused to be unhappy in life.

It was extremely brave and scary but nothing was going to stop me.

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I am so happy now!”

another TikTok user wrote.

Ending isn’t a failure.

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Love that you repurposed your ring .”

Emily Ratajkowski in a navy blazer with no shirt, black leather skirt, and chain strap bag

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Screenshot of a social media comment by a person expressing love for an idea about repurposing wedding rings post-breakup

Text message from Elli expressing desire to transform wedding ring into a necklace for daughter to symbolize love

Text on a black background reads &quot;Aw my mom always wore a divorce ring though my childhood, it seemed very healing.&quot;

Dimara shares her tradition of wearing her grandmother's divorce ring, symbolizing independence and love

Text post by Anne discussing her choice to divorce twice for happiness, expressing bravery and current happiness

Image of a social media post by Becca about her mother's custom &quot;mom ring&quot; with diamonds and birthstones

Text: &quot;Not every relationship is supposed to last forever. Ending isn't a failure. Love that you repurposed your ring.&quot; With a heart and flower emoji