Can i sell my engagement ring even if the appraisal certificate says it is the property of my ex-H?

Question

The ring is technically mine because i have them and they were given to me before the wedding...

Answer 1

I think ownership is the deciding factor.  If you are going to a jewelry store or pawn shop with the certificate, you may have a problem.  I don't know the rules in your state, but I am sure the shop owners will tell you.

Answer 2

If you married and he "gave" them to you, then the ring is yours and you can sell it.  Has he asked for it back? If he hasn't, don't ask.  

Answer 3

Put it up for sale.  When you speak with a potential buyer, tell them that it's still in your ex's name.  Just add the phrase "God rest his soul" after mentioning him.  Then cry a little.  At this point, nobody would ever question you over the ownership.

Answer 4

The ring is not yours if the engagement has been broken off. You must return the ring. It was not a gift in the regular sense, it was a symbol of the promise to marry.

However, if you are married, they are your rings. Just get another appraisal.

Answer 5

It all depends on where you live and the legality of the location.  And the reason for selling (who broke up with who).

Answer 6

If you have proof in your divorce decree that the rings are yours, then the name on the appraisal certificate won't make much difference.  You could also go out and get a new appraisal, which may be a good idea depending on how long ago the original one was done.

Answer 7

Be careful...  there are very vague sense of ownership here.

The commonly practiced ethics says if you break off an engagement, the engagement ring goes back to your fiance.  There has been even court cases about this, and most of the time, the court has ruled for the fiance.  (meaning you don't own the ring if you break the engagement off)  Once you are legally married, it is yours.

If you are (were) already legally married, you will be fine.  If the name ever becomes problem, you could just as easily get it reappraised.

<EDIT>

I just noticed you said Ex-H.  Assuming this means ex-husband, then yes, you can sell it.  HOWEVER, jewelers and pawnshop operator will want to make sure you are the rightful owner.  Be prepared to explain this descrepancy with an official document.  I won't be surprised if some of them will refuse to buy it with abundunce of caution.