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.
• Double M Western Store - (Ballston Spa) - Western apparel for adults and kids.
• Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc - (Albany) - Unique jewelry and fine gifts.
• Handmade and More - (New Paltz) - Handmade gifts and collectibles.
• Impressions of Saratoga - (Saratoga Springs) - Saratoga souvenirs, gifts and garments.
• Kingston Fine Jewelry - (Kingston) - Specializing in diamond and fine gold jewelry.
• Lunch at the Ritz - (Lake Katrine) - Crafted jewelry that breaks the rules.
• 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.
• 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.
• Whitworth Jewelers Online - (Kingston) - Independent jeweler in Kingston, NY.
• 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.