I think the breach of contract was because he said he'd pay her $X for cutting back on her work, in order to spend more time with him. Apparently 1 cheque for 200k bounced.Gloria Allred has done amazing things for women's rights but that doesn't make it any less dramatic. I believe under california law the ring goes back to the person who purchased it if there's a disagreement. We'll never know what would have happened but breach of contract for an engagement is flimsy at best