[Jewelry making - Article 00064] - Re: [Orchid] Engagement rings and etiquette

[Lisa Bialac-Jehle]

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    This is a quote on California divorce and family law: 

    An engagement ring that accompanies a proposal is considered to be a
    gift given in the contemplation of marriage. The gift in the form of
    the engagement ring would not be given unless for the promise of a
    future marriage. There is a statute in the California Civil Code
    1590 that addresses this type of gift. 

    According to the statute, the circumstances surrounding the breakup
    determine the proper owner of the engagement ring. The "giver" may
    recover the ring or the value of the ring if the "receiver" refuses
    to enter into marriage. The "giver" also has a right to recover the
    ring if the contemplated marriage is abandoned by mutual consent. 

    Although not explicitly stated in the statute, subsequent case law
    has determined that the "receiver" of the engagement ring is
    entitled to keep the ring if the "giver" refuses to enter the
    marriage without any fault of the "receiver." Therefore, if the
    "giver" is the one who backs out of the wedding, then the "giver"
    does not have the right to get the engagement ring back. 

    Questions about this belong in a court, not in a jewelry store. I
    personally have no intention of practicing or enforcing law this
    late in life. As in everything: Caveat emptor. Or rather in this
    case: Caveat donor. 

Lisa, (returned all rings..... :-) ) Topanga, CA USA

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