James Avery Artisan Jewelry | |
Company type | Private |
Industry | Retail, Jewelry |
Founded | 1954 |
Founder | James Avery |
Headquarters | , U.S. |
Number of locations | 400+[1] |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Chris Avery (Chairman of the Board of Directors and Former CEO) |
Products | Jewelry |
Services | Jewelry Design & Manufacturing, Jewelry Engraving, Hand Enameled Jewelry |
Number of employees | 3300 |
Divisions | Store Locator |
Website | jamesavery.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, first started crafting jewelry in Kerrville, Texas in 1954 out of his (then) mother-in-law's garage. Over time, the company expanded and became well-known for its distinctive designs and attention to detail. The business has grown to more than 120 of its own 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.[2] There are more than 3,000 regular James Avery employees across all its locations.