Originally Posted by
docbert
If the ring was bought in on her finger then there would be no expectation that it would need to be declared. Technically you're probably correct that it should also be declared in this case, but I doubt there's a customs official out there that would take any offence at it not being declared.
(I'm presuming that the OP will have a return ticket out of the country, and is on a tourist visa/ETA - for a resident it would potentially be a different story)
Oh I agree with you completely. I don't really think there is even an expectation that such an item would be declared, but the wording on the form is pretty clear that any item over $900 must be declared. It's not like when you bring in golf clubs or a new bike and can just rub some dirt on them beforehand and say you've had them for years. And they often clean them up for you too, lest any noxious dust mites or the like enter.
