COLLECTABLE Vintage Retired James Avery Oak Leaf Brooch

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.