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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The ring is not a gift. In most states, it is not hers unless they got married. It is contingent on the contract being fulfilled. She should return it. [/quote]

Not on her life.  It is hers to sell, and she should do it sooner than later. This was not a mutual decision  to break up. He's left her hanging  with $$ of lost deposits. He would not even dare try to get it back, because he's stupid enough to try,  she has a bigger case against him. Lastly, even if he went to court to get it, no one would side with him. No one, and Md law is on OP's side, regardless.

Here it is for Md. OP- it's yours to sell:
"Maryland courts view engagement rings as conditional gifts, contingent on the marriage taking place. If the marriage doesn't happen, the condition isn't met, and the ring reverts to the recipient. Tradition also dictates that the recipient keeps the ring if the engagement is broken off."

Now go after him for lost deposits, OP. 
Sorry that you are in pain, but really, this is best. He saved your life.

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Our general counsel at work was talking about situations like this when we were talking about somsone’s breakup. He said to never propose with a ring on Valentine’s Day or another holiday because it can complicate whether the ring must be returned. A proposal on a gifting holiday may make the ring arguably a gift (which you keep) rather than contingent on the marriage (which you’d return if no marriage). So if he proposed on V Day it could be a gift that she keeps.

This was in TX and maybe this varies by state - I’m not a lawyer. [/quote]

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