Established in 1954, James Avery Craftsman is a family-owned chain of stores that designs and manufactures handcrafted jewelry items in sterling silver, gold and gemstones. The chain manages more than 40 retail stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Colorado, and Louisiana. Its stores provide a selection of pendants, chains, necklaces, pins and bracelets, as well as wedding and dangle rings. James Avery Craftsman also maintains more than 1,100 designs. The chain s stores offer a variety of gift items for several occasions, such as Christmas, birthdays, graduations and anniversaries. In addition, its stores provide shipping solutions. James Avery Craftsman also offers gift cards of several denominations.