What would you do if someone gave you something like a ring for example then asked for it back and says that..
825754
Generally premarital gifts are considered "conditional promises".  The gift was contingent upon the subsequent marriage. I think the ring donor will recover the gift if the marriage doesn't take place.  However, each state's laws are different, and there may be other circumstances that would allow you to keep the ring. For example, California law says that you may keep the ring if the marriage contract is breached by your fiance, with no fault on your part.  Your best bet is to speak with an attorney. Maybe one who specializes in family law.
391957
As long as it wasn't an engagment ring then you shouldn't worry. It was probably just a ring to say that he cares about you.
790490
No...they shouldn't take the gift back...and no...you can't charge some one if they refuse to give the gift back...you can't even sue them for it...watch a couple of Judge Joe Browns and you'll see that very clearly. \n\nIf a person gave some one a gift under some expressed understanding that was never satisfied, (like a thankyou gift for painting a house, let's say) then it ceases to be a gift but rather a form of payment, but only provided that it was expressed to be that way before the "gift" was received. \n\nOr an engagement ring...it is a form of contract.\n\nIn response to your additional details, no..she still can't take it back...it was either a gift...or something a mother bought as her obligation to support her son...she could however argure somethings, like say a games system that was never expressly gifted to your cousin, she could say something like it was intended for the entire family not just your cousin. I doubt, however, that police would do much in this regard. \n\nIf she's booted him out of the house and is refusing to return any of his belongings, he does have the option of legal recourse to retrieve at least essential personal items. \n\nAgain, watch Judge Joe...I've even seen a mother who was being sued by her child for return of personal items and her excuse was it was for payment of the 18 years of food and clothes she bought....the excuse did not work.
80613
First of all the price of the jewelry really doesn't matter.  Some guys throw around expensive jewelry just because they can without it really meaning a thing.  Accept what he said for face value.  He likes you and he wanted to show you that by getting you something nice but he isn't ready to take this relationship to the next stage.  A commitment ring is a big step and shouldn't be given or accepted without a great deal of thought and serious consideration to what a commitment is.  Right now he is being honest with you and tell you he isn't ready for that step but that he likes you and that there could be that commitment in the futre.
134588
Either take them to a local reputable jeweler, or a pawn shop, or post a classified ad in your local newspaper. Or, best case, get a refund (or at least a store credit) from the jeweler where they were purchased.
953617
Queen Bee and M are both correct.  Also if the mother-in-law won't part with it offer to buy it back.  Explain that this is very hurtful to you and if this is the only way to get the ring back you will pay her.  Unfortunately, legally there is nothing you can do.  If you have to cry and make her feel guilty that's what you should do.  She should be a big enough person to realize that SHE is not the person you intended to have that ring since you would NEVER have given such an heirloom to anyone else but your daughter.  Common sense indicates you don't want anything like that going to an in-law!\n\nAdditional comment:\n\nAfter reading your additional details I think you should write them all off.  The mother-in-law has some nerve thinking you SHOULD PAY!  And even more nerve trying to fight over something that shouldn't have been given to her in the first place.  And your son-in-law is a wuss because he won't just pay his mother himself and return the ring to you.  I wouldn't buy ANYONE ANYTHING!  Take your money and spend it on yourself.  I think they are all ROTTEN to be doing what they are doing.
70875
don't let them borrow another thing until they bring the first thing back, and you can say I am sorry my Dad, cousin, etc. took that item so I don't have one to loan you. Then direct them to the nearest store that stocks the item and say "I think they have them on sale there." Pretty soon they will get the hint you are done lending things.
385731
Returned a gift they didn't want/like.
764065
The boyfriend doesn't respect the gift he bought for you - and doesn't respect you.  Is it your gift or a leftover?  It sounds like you need a new boyfriend.
587697
Your jealous, fess up! You know that's what it is about. My mother has all of her jewelry (quite a substantial amount) going to my daughter, my daughter will receive them after she turns 18 or my mother passes which ever occurs last. My daughter then has the option to give family members pieces of that or not to. She put this in her will simply so that stupid argument's don't occur like the one your about to have. The ring is gone to someone else, get over it. Ask you mother to will a special piece to you or your daughter.
200576
What do you mean for what they got? You probably have something they don't and want it or tease because they REALLY want it.
1014607
Just ask as opposed to ask with a HUGE diamond ring as an incentive?  Chances are much better with the rock in a box.
951220
If the girl is the one who wants to break up, she should return the ring. The ring was given to the girl as a symbol of commitment to a forthcoming marriage. If that marriage is now not going to take place, the ring no longer has any significance. The ring was not given as a 'present' but as a symbol.\n\nHowever, if the man is the one who wants to break up, that's another story.
827414
Be honest witn your boyfriend. It was very sweet of him to get you a promise ring, but accidents to happen. If he loves you, then he may be a little disappointed but it will be ok.\n\nMention to him that you found one just like it online and that you would like to get it. If he offers to get it for you, then let him. You can do something special for him in return. And if he's ok with the idea but doesn't offer to buy it for you, then go ahead and get it. \n\nHopefully it will eventually turn up somewhere. But if you try to secretly replace it and it turns up after that, you would have some explaining to do. - Just tell him what's going on.\n\nDo the two of you live together and use the same car? Could it have gotten lost at his place or in his car where you wouldn't have found it?
652452
TJ Says: \nIf you have a return address, it will be sent back to you. It will probably have a circle around the stamp and a meesage on the letter.
548308
well...i personally like surprises...but you also dont want a ring you dont like. I say let the guy know what type of jewlery you like. you can kind of give him an idea by saying "oooo thats really pretty" when you see a ring you like on display. It doesnt even have to be a ring tho it could be a necklace or a bracelet too just to let him know what type of jewlery you are in too.
3171
Keep them. Although, if you were to offer them back, it would give a final nice impression. Throw in an apology, and you'll haunt him for a while.