I engaged my ex-girlfriend with a $2500.00 worth of a diamong/gold rock. (I'm not bragging). As time went by I noticed she wasn't wearing the shiny ring. When I asked her she said it was uncomfortable due to monthly bloat. (~_~) The relationship wasn't going good at the time so she moved out. I later learned she had pawned the ring for $200. Should I demand it, pay the $200 or let it go?
2007-10-16 05:35:01 · 16 answers · asked by sprinkler747 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Legally, you would be within your rights to sue her for the $2500.00 for the original ring. After an engagement is over, the person who purchased the ring gets it back, because it is a part of a "contract", not just a gift. It's given with the understanding that there will be a marriage.
If you don't want to do that, I would probably pay the $200 to get it out of hock, then do with the ring what you wish. And don't let up on her, she owes you $200. You can keep it or reset it, and if you wanted to sell it, you can take it to a real jeweler and make a LOT more than $200 on it.
2007-10-16 06:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not buy a engagement ring at a pawn shop. Yes they are a lot less money and you can get a way better ring. But, for one, who wants someone else s bad luck? And, also, if you can t afford to have an expensive ring for your wife, then buy a modest ring. Don t try to act like a high roller if you re not. The ring doesn t have to be 5 ct. for it to be beautiful.. Also, you don t get the exact ring that you want when shopping at a pawn shop. If you buy a ring new, you wont be settling on the style. Buy what you can afford and what she likes. There are plenty of things in a marriage that are more important to spend your money on. DO NOT BUY A PAWN SHOP RING TO CULTIVATE AN IMAGE OF BEING A HIGH ROLLER.
2016-05-22 23:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by dona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the $200 and get that ring back. There are many jewelers out there that will purchase a ring from you (after getting the diamond certified that is) so when you're ready to propose again -- you can use that ring sort of as a down payment for another. Since she broke off the engagement -- she should have given that ring back to you.
2007-10-16 05:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
accordingly she broke off the engagement so the ring is to be returned to you, so I would say have her pay the $200 and give you the ring back, if she doesn't and you are able to get it out of hock, then do so. You can resell the ring for much more than that, which makes this a silly question anyway.
2007-10-16 06:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by L H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the $200 and get the ring back. Then have it made into a nice men's ring you can wear to remind you not to go so overboard in the future.
Or you could keep it as a woman's ring and save it for a girl who genuinely deserves and loves a nice guy like you.
2007-10-16 06:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if you can get the ring back for $200 then go for it. You can then either sell the ring yourself or keep it for later. Do have the diamond reset before giving it to another woman. By the way, most jewelers will offer a trade in for your stone so that you can buy a larger stone - similar to a car dealer.
2007-10-16 05:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by Susan G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I say she should have given it back. If you don't want the man you don't get the ring However, the law says that if it's a gift you can't ask for it back. She accepted at first then changed her mid so it was her propetry. You can try to demand that she pay it back. May be a waist of time to take her to court though.
2007-10-16 05:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by curious1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You worked hard for that ring. She didn't appreciate it. Pay the $200 and get that ring back and cut your loses. There is a woman out there who will appreciate you and that you deserve---and she obviously wasn't the one.
2007-10-16 05:44:36 · answer #8 · answered by pennylanegal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the ticket from her and go get the ring. Hang on to it and save it for someone who will appreciate it and not pawn something that has that much meaning to it. My goodness what a horrible thing to do to a gift. Get that ticket and get it back. Good luck
2007-10-16 05:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is the one that ended the engagement, then legally (in most states) the ring should have been returned to you. You can take her to court to sue for the full cost of the ring.
If you ended the engagement, then the ring is hers to do with as she wishes.
2007-10-16 09:33:37 · answer #10 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋