Is James Avery Jewelry real?

James Avery Jewelry is a family-owned company offering finely crafted jewelry designs in sterling silver, 14K and 18K yellow and white gold, and gemstones for women and men. We are a vertically-integrated company, meaning we design, manufacture, market, and sell our own products.

Is James Avery only sold in Texas?

The business has grown to about 50 of its own stores in Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas. The company has five manufacturing plants in Hondo, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and two in Comfort, Texas.

Is James Avery religious?

An agnostic for much of his early adulthood, Mr. Avery became a regular church attendee only after the dissolution of his first marriage, though he remained skeptical of some aspects of religion.

Does James Avery Apple pay?

No, James Avery does not accept Apple Pay.

Does James Avery buy back?

After 365 days, or without proof of purchase, items in our current line that are in new condition are eligible for exchange or a James Avery gift card only.

Why does James Avery have 925?

The “925” is the international standard for sterling and means that the jewelry has at least a 92.5% fine silver content. ... A brand-name silver cream can be used if there is tarnishing. For polishing, a soft, treated cloth is best. We sell them here at James Avery.

Does James Avery buy back jewelry?

After 365 days, or without proof of purchase, items in our current line that are in new condition are eligible for exchange or a James Avery gift card only.

Does sterling silver turn green?

925 Sterling silver CAN turn your finger green (or black). It is definitely LESS common than with costume jewelry but still very possible. There is no way to know until you wear it and it can change over time. A piece that never did can one day start to.

Is James Avery jewelry made in China?

Is James Avery Jewelry made in China? James Avery rings, bracelets, charms, necklaces, earrings, and handbags are manufactured in Texas. To be specific, the company has one plant each in the cities of Hondo and Fredericksburg and two plants in Comfort, Texas.

Can you put James Avery charms on yourself?

We are happy to solder James Avery charms for you. ... If you need several charms soldered to one item, please specify the location and spacing you would like for each of the charms.

Does James Avery fix broken charms?

Complimentary First Time Soldering Of Our Charms First time solders of our charms are complimentary. To have a James Avery charm moved or re-soldered, there is a $5.00 charge for each sterling solder and a $10.00 charge for each 14K solder.

Why did my James Avery ring turning black?

Oxidation. Due to the natural variations of hand finished products, the degree of oxidation and resulting darkness will vary from piece to piece. Reasonable variations are to be expected and contribute to the uniqueness and hand finished quality of each piece of oxidized James Avery jewelry.

Can I shower with James Avery?

To keep your jewelry looking its best, we recommend that you remove it when swimming or bathing. Always avoid exposing your James Avery designs to chlorinated water or harsh chemicals.

Does James Avery use real gold?

The precious metal alloys used in the making of James Avery jewelry consist of sterling silver, 10K, 14K, and 18K yellow gold, white gold, stainless steel, copper, bronze, and titanium.

Can you shower in James Avery jewelry?

To keep your jewelry looking its best, we recommend that you remove it when swimming or bathing. Always avoid exposing your James Avery designs to chlorinated water or harsh chemicals.

Can I wear sterling silver in the shower?

Though showering with sterling silver jewelry on should not harm the metal, there is a good chance that it could induce tarnishing. Waters that contain chlorine, salts, or harsh chemicals will affect the look of your sterling silver. We encourage our customers to remove your sterling silver before showering.

Will gold plated sterling silver turn green?

Even jewelry made of sterling silver or gold can produce some discoloration for some people. ... If you have sensitive skin, you may have better luck with stainless steel jewelry, platinum, and rhodium plated jewelry. Try and keep lotions, soap and other chemicals away from your skin.

Does James Avery take off charms?

First time solders of our charms are complimentary. To have a James Avery charm moved or re-soldered, there is a $5.00 charge for each sterling solder and a $10.00 charge for each 14K solder. If you need several charms soldered to one item, please specify the location and spacing you would like for each of the charms.

Is James Avery gold good quality?

The diamonds in our jewelry are all of very high quality. Fine Gold: 99.9% gold or higher; contains no alloy material. ... All alloys of gold of 10K or finer should be stamped with a Karat weight or quality stamp. Avery 14K gold items are marked with either the International Export standard of “585” or the 14K mark.

Can you take a shower with James Avery jewelry?

To keep your jewelry looking its best, we recommend that you remove it when swimming or bathing. Always avoid exposing your James Avery designs to chlorinated water or harsh chemicals.