Please read the item description: JAMES AVERY RETIRED STERLING SILVER FRIENDSHIP HANDSHAKE -As a sign of hope, the people extend to those around them a sign of peace, typically by shaking hands. This beautiful charm is an authentic James Avery piece in sterling silver stamped in the back with the candle sticks JA Ster. The charm is a friendship handshake and measures 1"⅛ in length with bale This is a retired charm and a rare find. The charm does not come in its original packaging. Box is not included
TOTAL WEIGHT: 3.4Grams James Avery is a Texas-based jewelry manufacturing company. The firm is known for high-quality, moderately priced jewelry made in sterling silver and karat gold. The company was founded in the 1950s and remains family-owned and -operated. James Avery founded his namesake company in 1954 in Kerrville, Texas. He started in a two-car garage where he set up a workbench making Christian-themed designs. Avery sent out his first mail-order catalog in 1957. He also hired his first employee that year, Fred Garcia, who assisted with all aspects of fabrication and trained many other metalsmiths working for the firm as it grew. Garcia remained with James Avery until he retired in 1977. James Avery's son Chris took over the business in 2007, and he is currently the chief operating officer and president. James Avery died at the age of 96 in 2018. Great addition to your collection ❤️