James Avery Artisan Jewelry

James Avery Artisan Jewelry
The history of the trade name “James Avery Artisan Jewelry” began in 1954 in Kerrville, Texas. Initially, it was a small workshop in the garage with a candelabra logo sign hung above it.
After three years of hard work, the company was located in a nearby building, where a small team of jewelers created collections of jewelry that adorned multi-page catalogs. The successful business expanded rapidly to several manufacturing plants and dozens of boutiques and stores both in Texas and in other states.
The company’s craftsmen traditionally created jewelry by hand, using 14 and 18 carat gold, silver and precious stones. The markings on the back of the items included a symbolic chandelier logo, along with the indication of metal purity.
James’ sons, Christopher and Paul, joined the family business and took over James Avery Craftsman, Inc. and its out-of-state affiliates.
James Avery died April 30, 2018, at the age of 96.