Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Missouri

Re: Engagement ring ownership

The ring was a gift, legally the person who received it may keep it. Practically speaking ask for its return and you may be able to reason with the recipent. Feel free to contact me to discuss further at [email protected].

Greg S. Kessler

Re: Engagement ring ownership

Usually an engagement ring is a gift and title to the ring vests in the recipient when the ring is given to her.

Sometimes, however, there are promises and cross-promises to marry, and there are somtimes ways to negotiate the return of the ring. In my experience when an engagement is broken there is little sentimental value to the ring, and if the parties are talking there is often room for negotiation.