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(F 115) I went to a store that sells used jewelry. The store had a section for gold jewelry and a section for imitation jewelry. I bought an imitation ring for $6. After nine months, I went to a jewelry cleaning store, and they told me that the ring is made of gold and is worth around $250. What should I do now? Should I keep the ring or return it to the store after this period has passed? The store primarily sells jewelry on consignment for people. What is your opinion? May Allah reward you with goodness.


This sale has two situations:
1- If the seller made a mistake and gave her the genuine item at the imitation price, and he was deluded in doing so, in this case, the sister must return to the seller and inform him of what happened after confirming the real price from multiple sources. In this situation, she has the right to either get a refund for what she paid or pay the price difference.
2- If the seller did not make a mistake and was aware of the value but, for some reason, gave her the genuine item at the imitation price, in this case, it is considered a gift, and she is not obligated to do anything.
And Allah knows best.
Fatwa by Dr. Khālid Naṣr