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SSWildcat asked:


My Girlfriend is opposed to diamonds, particularly the ones that come from Africa. Are there any alternatives to a Diamond Engagement Ring? I have searched on the internet and all that I can find is cubic zirconia, and the like. I don’t like fake diamonds. I want something real, and priceless. Any Ideas?

Gene L asked:


Or, do you return it back to the unbetrothed man?

If you DO keep it, it is considered as “income” according to Federal Income laws.
Have you ever declared a kept Diamond Engagement ring as “income” for tax purposes on your return?

(this question is prompted by a segment that just appeared on Fox News where their legal analyst, Liz Wiehl, clarified that an Engagement Ring (from a cancelled engagement) that is not returned but, kept by the bride-to-be because she claims it as being “given to her”, is “income” and should be declared on her tax return.)
A good point about who gets to keep the ring, depends on who of the two broke off the engagement.

@ Chastons Wifey
Very helpful and informative link.

@ mom of 2
Indeed, the ring is “just a symbol” but it still carries a large monetary value that must be (or, should be) reconciled…right?
(I see 22 Answers - thank you all for your very interesting, albeit varied, opinions).

Just to add mine…it’s always been my personal contention that, like many of you have said, the ring is a “promise” to marry, a conditional gift, and if things go awry where the wedding is called off, the ring goes back to the man who purchased it since the wedding is now null and void.
Too bad ALL the States cannot agree on one statute.
A good question: why would the girl want to keep the ring anyway?…except for some spiteful reason.

Sunflower asked:


Are lab created diamond engagement rings uncommon? Does it make the woman look less important to the man?

baby_peach asked:


what is a nice, tasteful alternative to the traditional diamond? i am not really interested in cubic zirconium or moissanite….any other suggestions?