engagement ring

I have a question regarding my engagement ring. I am no longer engaged and want to know if i can keep the ring of if legally it's still considered my possibly soon to be ex's property. Is it a gift? Or do i have to give it back? It's appraised at quite a bit of money and i just want to know in case he decides to get nasty over it.

I think that LEGALLY, it's a gift.

Now you have to ask yourself what kind of person you are. Giving it back is the incredibly DECENT thing to do, cleans up your karma, and in the long run will give you peace of mind of having done the morally right thing. Value of the ring shouldn't be the issue.

Ask yourself, how did you break up? Was it your decision? Had he done anything (infidelity, physical or verbal beatings, admit to something morally corrupt, alcoholic or drug addict) to make you want to flee the relationship, or did you just decide he wasn't the one for you (wasn't exciting, romantic, intelligent, fit, etc...) after all.

If he did the leaving or was morally bankrupt, keep the ring.

If YOU were the fickle one, maybe you should just give it back. I gave my ex-fiance his ring back, and I feel GOOD about it.

The value of the ring is not the issue although it is worth a lot. He cheated with my best friend and i'd like to get something out of this disasterous relationship even if it is just a ring which will only bring me monetary value. However, i want to be sure it is legal. I definitely don't want a war in court with the jerk over a ring.