Who Owns the Jewelry Worn at Weddings in Divorce Cases?

The 2nd Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation has given a clear answer to the question of who owns the jewelry worn at weddings in divorce cases. The Chamber ruled that 'the jewelry belongs to the person who wore it' while explaining the reasoning behind this decision. The Court of Cassation emphasized that the traditions and customs of society have changed over time, while also highlighting economic reasons. The Court of Cassation recently made a decision regarding the gold thrown into the jewelry box at weddings. In Turkey, the precedent that 'the jewelry worn at weddings belongs to the bride' was changed by the decision of the 2nd Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation in 2024, and with the new precedent, the decision that 'the jewelry belongs to the person who wore it' was approved. The High Court explained in its latest decision why the distribution of jewelry has changed, point by point.