Take a shot at interpreting this?

[kiwibonga]

I don't think she'll mind that you sold her ring -- true, there is an "imprint" on everything she owned, including that ring, but can an object ever replace the spiritual connection you had and still have, even beyond death? (that is pretty much what Beekeeper said)

Keep a picture of her around, light a candle in her memory, those are things she will appreciate.

And don't forget to leave something for your grandchildren when it's your time to go

[ranlinra13]

First I would like to say, that I love reading everyone's insight and that I learn so much. I miss attending my dream circles because you see so many different sides to things and learn so much.

Here is my stab at things to explore.

First I would ask you how deeply are you attached to the brooch when you first see it in the dream - how much to the piece you kept? Then, what are you emotional feelings around the ring?

I would ask for reality checks for the dream - yes it was attached to an event happening in physical life - but why a brooch instead of the ring? A brooch is usuallly worn close to the heart - heart connection?

Are you giving away something that is more precious than you realize? Our you giving away your own "gifts" in physical life?

I had a dream once that I receive a sword. In dreamstate, I thought, I already have a sword, why do I need another. I was about to give it up for something I've been wanting, then I asked, why did I receive the gift? I couldn't answer so I decided to keep it for awhile. I then had another dream - months later, where I was working on soul recovery and needed that sword - I luckily had it, pulled it out and used it. I didn't realize how precious the gift was until I needed it.

Jewelry and other objects that were close to a loved one that passed could help us contact that loved one. My suggestion: If you are really torn - then put the ring on, put it under your pillow and ask your grandmother to come into your dream and ask her? Ask her what you should do with it. See how you feel after talking with her. The ring will act as a connection cord so you will know for sure - but only you will really know.

Thanks for the opportunity. It reminds me of dreams I miss with my grandmother.

I don't normally comment on people's dreams because I'm not real into dream interpretation myself. But, I just have to comment on this because after reading the initial post about the dream, I got something totally different than what anyone else has posted. Not that mine is right, but it's something else to think about.

I don't think the brooch or the ring themselves have anything to do with something you are supposed to do or not supposed to do. My first thought was that your grandmother was trying to send you a message. She left her physical body (the ugly brooch) behind, made her transition, and is telling you that she has discovered how beautiful and valuable her eternal spirit is.

the whole face of the brooch comes off and reveals another piece of jewellry hidden inside. This piece is clearly more valuable

It occured to me right away that this was a message for you and not just a dream. It was so clear to me, kind of "duhhhh", that I was surprised at the other interpretations. "Course, I'm not into dream interpretation much, so I could be just influenced by my own beliefs.

[Pilar]

That is very nice, PHG. Thanks for sharing. I like your interpretation.

[Lion]

Something valuable in a crusty package reminds me of the wisdom of the elderly. It's okay to give it away, because it was meant to benefit you.

Now, here's a mind blowing question. Who do you suppose the appraiser of wisdom is?

[Pilar]

Lion: that is a mind-blowing question. I admit this dream still baffles me because on some level I still feel that I just...didn't....get...it. LOL

My boyfriend says that diamonds (as crystals) are recorders, and that this stone contains a perfect record of all events it has observed. That would mean that in theory I should be able to use it in the astral like an Akashic record database for my own family lineage (eek! I don't think that I want to go there--the stuff I do remember is quite enough, thank you!)

But as for the symbolism in the dream, the farthest I can get is that there is something of value/worth that I am not seeing, that requires me to dig deeper. :Beyond that...I am baffled. Dream interpretation has never been my strong point. I'm far too literal.

[Lion]

Something valuable in a crusty package reminds me of the wisdom of the elderly. It's okay to give it away, because it was meant to benefit you.

I still feel that I just...didn't....get...it

Sorry. This wasn't meant to disrespect anyone in particular:
crusty package = elderly = grandmother = crumbling brooch
Grandmother's heart = center of the brooch
age = wisdom = something valuable you can give away

The idea is that you got her to open up, and she gave you wisdom, which you can share with others.

[Jesse Rose]

I am new to this, so, we shall see how I do, I haven't even been on a blog site before, but in my humble opinion the appraiser might be the world or anyone around you.

I think maybe the dream says that these people or whoever 'they' may be can not possibly tell the difference between what your self worth, and what 'they' think your self-worth is. The crumbling of the outside, and the fact that it was clearly not worth as much as your own diamond shows that the worlds view of you is only how they percieve you to be, not how you are. (The diamond representing the inner you in that case)

The tie to the grandmother, and the actual material diamond well, I think its a wee message saying, you will always have the diamond. No matter what anyone else thinks or says, it cannot be appraised, or taken.

yeah, might be quite far past this dream, but I love looking back on mine. Lasting impressions are for reasons me thinks.