{"title":"James Avery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe James Avery Company History:1944 -James Avery joined the Army Air Corps and trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He fell in love with Texas and the Hill Country and later settled here.1951- After teaching himself to design jewelry, James Avery made his first design, the Plain Latin Cross. It’s still in our line today.1954 - Out of his mother-in-law’s garage, James Avery officially started his business. He gained success by selling jewelry out of a wooden box at local summer camps. He became known as the “Jeweler in the Hills.”1957 - James Avery created 39 new designs for the line, printed his first catalog and hired his first employee, Fred Garcia.1967 - James Avery purchased 20 acres of land in Kerrville, TX for his first store and manufacturing facility. The company’s headquarters are still located here today.1969 - James Avery designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts to wear for their lunar mission. He was commissioned by NASA twice more for missions in 1989 and 1992.1987 - James Avery was commissioned to craft the silver communion vessels used by Pope John Paul II at Mass in San Antonio.1990s - Chris and Paul Avery joined the company to work alongside their dad. Chris went on to serve as CEO from 2007 to 2019 and is now the Chairman of the Board of Directors.2000 - By the turn of the century, we were operating 30 retail stores and had over 1000 associates.2016 - Lindsey Avery-Tognietti (James Avery’s granddaughter) joined the company. She started in retail and now oversees the Customer Service and Brand Marketing teams.2018 - We marked the passing of our founder, James Avery. We carry on his legacy today through our commitment to artistry, meaning, our Guests, our Associates and our Communities.2021 - During the year that our founder, James Avery, would have celebrated his 100th birthday, we opened our 100th store in Del Rio, TX.2024 - James Avery celebrates its 70th anniversary as a company.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nwot-retired-james-avery-sterling-silver-four-seasons-pendant-necklace-nib","title":"NWOT Retired James Avery Sterling Silver Four Seasons Pendant Necklace NIB","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNWOT Retired James Avery Sterling Silver Four Seasons Pendant Necklace NIB\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant: 1.25\"L x 1\"W (3.18cm x 2.54cm) Chain: 18\"L (45.72cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarkings: Pendant: Maker's Mark JA Ster ©        Chain: Avery Sterling\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 9.7g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNew in it's original box with insert card and polish cloth bag. Retired from their collection, stunning craftsmanship in this four seasons pendant with the original chain. In perfect like new condition without a scratch on it. Perfect gift for the James Avery collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 134, 59);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c8d35;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"James Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43892001210583,"sku":"73-20230621","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/james-avery-jewelry-james-avery-4-seasons-pendant-necklace-39445470806231.jpg?v=1691455283"},{"product_id":"retired-james-avery-sterling-silver-floral-tracery-pendant-necklace-nib","title":"Retired James Avery Sterling Silver Floral Tracery Pendant Necklace NIB","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRetired James Avery Sterling Silver Floral Tracery Pendant Necklace New in Original Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant: 1.5\"L x 1.4\"W (3.81cm x 3.56cm) Chain: 20\"L (50.8cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarkings: Pendant: Maker's Mark JA 925 ©        Chain: Avery 925\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 9.7g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNew in it's original box with insert card and polish cloth bag. Retired from their collection, stunning craftsmanship in this four seasons pendant with the original chain. In perfect like new condition without a scratch on it. Perfect gift for the James Avery collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 134, 59);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"James Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44080746496215,"sku":"38-20230921","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/james-avery-jewelry-nwot-retired-james-avery-sterling-silver-pendant-necklace-nib-39582956421335.jpg?v=1697415081"},{"product_id":"retired-james-avery-sterling-rare-xl-quatrefoil-four-seasons-pendant-nwot","title":"Retired James Avery Sterling Rare XL Quatrefoil Four Seasons Pendant NWOT","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRetired and Rare James Avery Sterling Silver Four Seasons Pendant \u0026amp; Extra Long Necklace - New with Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant: 2.25\"L x 2\"W (5.72cm x 5.08cm) Chain: 24\"L (60.96cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarkings: Pendant: Maker's Mark JA Ster ©     Chain: Avery Sterling .925 Maker's Mark\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 19.3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNew in it's original box with insert card and polish cloth bag. Retired and rare from their collection, stunning craftsmanship in this large quatrefoil shaped four seasons pendant with an extra long 24\" chain. Perfect gift for the James Avery collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 134, 59);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c8d35;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"James Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44390096765143,"sku":"76-20240103","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/james-avery-jewelry-nwot-retired-james-avery-sterling-silver-four-seasons-pendant-necklace-nib-39922741543127.jpg?v=1706653137"},{"product_id":"retired-james-avery-sterling-rare-large-butterfly-pendant-2-necklaces-w-box","title":"Retired James Avery Sterling Rare Large Butterfly Pendant 2 Necklaces w BOX","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRare Retired James Avery Sterling Large Butterfly Pendant with 2 Necklaces with Original Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant: 1.5\"L x 1.25\"W (3.81cm x 3.18cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChain: 19.25\"L (48.90cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWaxed Leather Necklace: 16\"L (40.64cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarkings: Pendant: Maker's Mark JA 925 ©       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChain: Avery Sterling .925 Maker's Mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWaxed Leather Necklace: Avery 925\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 15.9g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn it's original box, rarer and retired from their collection, this is the larger butterfly pendant. Typical stunning craftsmanship, the pendant, leather cord necklace and sterling chain are all in excellent condition with little to no wear. Box has a little wear on edges. Perfect gift for the James Avery collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 134, 59);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c8d35;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"James Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45509549392087,"sku":"45-20240719","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/james-avery-jewelry-retired-james-avery-sterling-rare-large-butterfly-pendant-2-necklaces-w-box-41323516657879.jpg?v=1726318192"},{"product_id":"retired-james-avery-sterling-modernist-mobius-brooch-earrings-set-nwot","title":"Retired James Avery Sterling Modernist  Mobius Brooch Earrings Set NWOT","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRetired James Avery Sterling Modernist Mobius Brooch Earrings Set NWOT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeasurements: Brooch: 1.75\"L x 1.8\"W x .5\"Thick (4.45cm x 4.57cm x 1.27cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEarrings: 1.1\"L x 1.1\"W x .25\"Thick (2.79cm x 2.79cm x .64cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarkings: Brooch: JA Maker's Mark Ster       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEarrings: JA Maker's Mark Ster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Earrings: 14.8g Brooch: 18.6g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTotal Weight: 33g (A hair under)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNew in their original box, rare and retired from their collection, a gorgeous solid sterling silver brooch and earring set. Set features a modernist Scandinavian \"Mobius\" design. Earrings are clutch back style for pierced ears and work perfectly. Brooch pinback and clasp also work perfectly. Included with purchase is a converter so the brooch can be worn as a pendant if preferred. All 3 pieces have recently been professionally polished and looks phenomenal. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as they are extremely shiny and hard to photograph. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eModel head is a life-size representation\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 134, 59);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"James Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719554130135,"sku":"135-20240929","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/james-avery-jewelry-retired-james-avery-sterling-modernist-mobius-brooch-earrings-set-nwot-41810525389015.jpg?v=1728272098"},{"product_id":"fab-james-avery-sterling-14k-white-gold-bar-thunder-pendant-necklace","title":"Fab James Avery Sterling \u0026 14K White Gold Bar \"Thunder\" Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFab James Avery Sterling \u0026amp; 14K White Gold Bar \"Thunder\" Pendant Necklace \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant: 1.5\"W x .25\"H (3.81cm x .64cm) Chain: 19.5\"L (49.53cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDrop: 8.5\"L (21.59cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMarkings: Chain: 925 Avery  Pendant: 14K Maker's Mark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.8g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNew in it's original box, a stunning sterling silver and 14k white gold bar pendant necklace. Engraved with the word \"Thunder\" it's in excellent condition with very light wear. It will be professionally polished before shipping, to restore it to like new condition. 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Pendant features an open work design of a dove bird, the international symbol of peace. It is in new condition with no flaws, just missing a box. Perfect for the James Avery collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMannequin is a life-size torso representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46080317620439,"sku":"36-20250116","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/james-avery-jewelry-james-avery-sterling-silver-peace-dove-pendant-necklace-1131226348.jpg?v=1739737010"}],"url":"https:\/\/trendy-mcm-home.myshopify.com\/en-au\/collections\/james-avery.oembed","provider":"Trendy Modern Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}