Engagement and Weddings Rings
In ancient cultures it was believed that the third finger of the left hand, had a special vein called vena amoris, the vein of "love," that ran from the "ring finger" finger directly to the heart. There is, of course, no scientific basis for this romantic theory, but the custom has, nevertheless, endured through generations. It was King Edward VI of England who decreed that the third finger of the left hand be designated as the "official" ring finger and, in 1549, the Book of Common Prayer sealed the deal with the designation of the left hand as the marriage hand. Despite the designations, in many European countries brides wear their wedding rings on the right hand.

• Amber by Monica - (Poughkeepsie) - Handcrafted amber jewelry.
• Brand Name Only - (Monsey) - Featuring brand name watches.
• Cameron Design - (Woodstock) - Fine wildlife jewelry and accessories.
• Celtic Treasures Irish Gift Shop - (Saratoga Springs) - Gifts of all kinds direct from Ireland.
• Clear Metals Studio - (Accord) - Original designs in jewelry.
• Crystals And Gnomes - (Callicoon) - Hand crafted gifts, jewelry, ornaments and center pieces.
• deJonghe Original Jewelry - (Saratoga Springs) - Custom jewelry designs of goldsmith Dennis deJonghe.
• Double M Western Store - (Ballston Spa) - Western apparel for adults and kids.
• Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc - (Albany) - Unique jewelry and fine gifts.
• Goldrush Jewelers - (Harrison) - Offering a large selection of watches, jewelry, and gifts.
• Handmade and More - (New Paltz) - Handmade gifts and collectibles.
• Hummingbird Designs Goldsmiths - (Troy) - Designer of handcrafted gold and silver jewelry.
• Impressions of Saratoga - (Saratoga Springs) - Saratoga souvenirs, gifts and garments.
• Jewelography - (Hastings on Hudson) - Unusual handcrafted jewelry, classes, and all occasion beading parties.
• Kingston Fine Jewelry - (Kingston) - Specializing in diamond and fine gold jewelry.
• Luna Blue Jewelry Boutique - (New Paltz) - An online retailer of contemporary jewelry and gifts.
• Lunch at the Ritz - (Lake Katrine) - Crafted jewelry that breaks the rules.
• Mesa Traders - (Catskill) - Authentic Native American Indian crafts and gifts.
• Momminia Beads and Jewelry Design - (Cold Spring) - Traditional and innovative designs in beads and stones.
• N. Fox Jewelers - (Saratoga Springs) - Selling and repairing fine jewelry and watches.
• O'Halloran Co. - (Millerton) - High-fashion designer of women's clothing that goes anywhere.
• Paul Robilotti Designer Goldsmith - (Kingston) - Artfully designed and crafted gold jewelry.
• Rafael Delgado Jeweler - (Fishkill) - Area jeweler.
• Silver Lake Sterling Silver Jewelry - (Carmel) - Contemporary and traditional Celtic sterling silver jewelry.
• Singer's Watchmakers and Jewelers, Inc. - (Albany) - Quality and fashionable jewelry, watches, and clocks.
• Sunfluer's Jewelry Designs - (Stormville) - Eclectic handmade bead by bead jewelry.
• Watchpital - (Fishkill) - A watch band outlet and watch repair business.
• Winter Sun & Summer Moon - (Rhinebeck) - Clothing and gifts from around the world.
• Zimmer Brothers - (Poughkeepsie) - Fine jewelry, diamonds, watches, wedding and engagement rings.

Hudson Valley businesses offering jewelry and related services.