Why I Believe in the Beauty of Commitment Bands: A Personal Note from Emily Amey

As a designer, I often get asked what makes commitment bands so special, and to be honest, it’s not just the design. It’s the story behind each piece—the symbolism of love, promise, and a shared journey. As a Hudson Valley jeweler the heart behind the designs is what you’ll find in my studio. I craft organic handmade jewelry with intention, and when it comes to creating diamond wedding bands  and engagement rings, my goal is always the same: to make something that feels as timeless and meaningful as the love it represents.

I’ve always believed in the power of handmade jewelry. There’s something incredibly intimate about the process of making each piece by hand. Every curve, every texture is carefully thought out. As a female artisan and the owner of a woman-owned company, I take great pride in knowing that each ring I create is not just a piece of metal and stone, but an extension of myself—my values, my craftsmanship, my story. It’s incredibly fulfilling to be a part of such an important moment in someone’s life.

For me, engagement bands for women are so much more than just a symbol of getting married. They’re a personal reflection of the person wearing it. That’s why I choose to work with reclaimed metals that show their natural textures, diamonds that have a story of their own, and colored gemstones that carry an earthy beauty. I want the engagement ring bands I create to feel like an expression of individuality, not something off a factory line. Each diamond band ring is carefully handmade in my Tarrytown studio, right here in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley, where I’m inspired every day by the natural landscape and the small-town community I call home.

When you come to me for your commitment band, you're not just buying a piece of jewelry. You’re supporting a local jeweler—someone who pours heart and soul into every ring. And when I see the smiles on the faces of couples who pick out their perfect engagement rings, it reminds me why I do what I do. I’ve been lucky to work with so many wonderful clients, and I’m constantly inspired by their stories and their vision for the future.

I want my rings to be more than beautiful. I want them to feel like a part of your personal journey. Whether it’s a diamond band ring or a colorful gemstone engagement piece, each design I create is made with the idea that it will carry with it a lifetime of memories. For me, that’s what makes handmade jewelry so powerful: it’s personal, it’s meaningful, and it’s a celebration of the love we all hold dear.

If you’re in search of something special, I invite you to visit my studio or reach out to me. Let’s work together to create a commitment band that’s as unique as your love story. After all, nothing says forever quite like a piece of jewelry made by hand, with love.