To avoid potential disagreements over ring ownership , some couples will choose to enter into prenuptial agreements which include specific provisions regarding which party receives the ring in the event the engagement is called off . If no such prenuptial provision exists , once the couple is married the condition placed on the recipient ’ s ownership interest in the ring is complete . From that point onward , the engagement ring is considered a non-marital asset . As previously stated , Florida is a no-fault divorce state , so the circumstances surrounding the break-up no longer impact the issue of ring ownership . In a dissolution of marriage action , non-marital property , like engagement rings , is not subject to equitable distribution . Therefore , the recipient of the ring will likely retain the ring in the event of a divorce , unless a prenuptial agreement states otherwise . That said , new rings or upgrades / modifications to existing engagement rings could affect the non-marital status of that ring , so it is advisable to get as much information as possible from the client on the matter . �
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