James Avery Artisan Jewelry

James Avery Artisan Jewelry
James Avery Artisan Jewelry
Company typePrivate
Industryretail, jewelry
Founded1954 (1954)
FounderJames Avery
Headquarters,
U.S.
Number of locations
400+
Area served
United States
Key people
Chris Avery
(Chairman of the Board of Directors, former CEO)
ProductsJewelry
Servicesjewelry design & manufacturing, jewelry engraving, hand enameled jewelry
Number of employees
3300
DivisionsStore Locator
Websitejamesavery.com

James Avery Artisan Jewelry is a Texas-based, family-owned company that specializes in designing hand-crafted rings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings, and other jewelry. Its founder, James Avery, began crafting jewelry in Kerrville, Texas in 1954 in his (then) mother-in-law's garage. Over time, the company expanded and became known for distinctive designs and attention to detail. The business has grown to more than 120 stores across Texas, Georgia, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The company has studios, workshops and manufacturing facilities in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Cedar Park, Comfort, Hondo and Corpus Christi. There are over 3,000 James Avery employees in total.