Under the objective rule, the person who was given the engagement ring must return the ring, regardless of which party broke off the engagement.

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The objective rule, also known as the conditional gift approach, states that if an engagement ring is given in contemplation of marriage and the marriage never takes place, the person who received the ring must return it to the person who gave it. This is regardless of who called off the engagement or why it was called off.

Under the Objective Rule, the Person Who Was Given the Engagement