Designed for resilience. Cherished for Lifetimes
Kris Averi
Welcome
to kris averi
I design custom fine jewelry for couples and individuals who want heirlooms as unique as their love and their lives. Every piece begins with a spark, your love story, a milestone worth celebrating, or inspiration from your life. Through an intimately intentional and inclusive process, we transform that spark into a timeless treasure.
My expertise includes heirloom redesign, engagement and wedding rings, personal talismans, and one-of-a-kind creations destined to be cherished for generations.
The Founder & Creative Director
Kris Harvey
Kris Marie Harvey was raised in the Northeast, setting the stage for her everlasting love of the natural world, spirituality, and all forms of design. Her artistic curiosity led her from her first jewelry class (at age 15) into a degree in Art and Design. After immersing herself in the industry, Kris decided to pursue a dream that began in that first class: to establish an independent jewelry brand.
Kris Averi was founded in 2017, originally under the name “Aetheria Jewel”. Through the brand, Kris weaves her many forms of inspiration into both her collections and bespoke pieces, staying true to her vision, design ethos, and craftsmanship. Since founding Kris Averi, she has created fashion collections and heirloom creations for clients, been featured in British Vogue, The New York Times, and been worn by celebrities such as Cyndi Lauper.
Kris is passionate about creating exclusive, uniquely elegant, and timeless jewelry while being inclusive to all forms of love. As a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Kris believes love transcends gender, identity, race, and culture.
This is her stand for love – always and in
all-ways
Amor Vincit Omnia - Love Conquers All
KA Vision
Kris Averi envisions a world where every love story, identity, and milestone is honored through intentional, one-of-a-kind heirlooms that become timeless talismans of devotion, legacy, and self-expression.
Our vision is to transform the way people experience fine jewelry, creating spaces of inclusivity, artistry, and alchemy where clients feel truly seen, celebrated, and forever connected through the pieces they wear.
who i am
Kris's Mission
I live in awareness and intention. I am open-hearted, creative, and courageous. I create unique beautiful jewelry, art, and authentic experiences for people, in expressing their love, and themselves. I do this with integrity, imagination, compassion, joy, passion, confidence, peace, and love.
KA Mission
Our mission at Kris Averi is to craft bespoke fine jewelry that transforms love, identity, and memory into enduring heirlooms. Through an intimate, inclusive, and alchemical design process, we honor every story with artistry, trust, and devotion so clients feel seen, celebrated, and forever connected to what matters most.
your story
who we serve
At Kris Averi, we honor every form of love, identity, and milestone. Our clients are dreamers, visionaries, and romantics who value artistry, intention, and individuality.
We work closely with:
- LGBTQ+ Couples seeking one-of-a-kind engagement rings and wedding bands that celebrate love in all its forms.
- Millennials & Gen Z Clients who want meaningful alternatives to mass-market jewelry, from engagement rings and talismans to modern statement pieces.
- Families & Individuals reimagining the past through heirloom redesigns and custom keepsakes that carry legacy forward in new, authentic ways.
Your love, your story, your vision, it all belongs here.
making magic
Your KA Experience
At Kris Averi, every custom piece begins with intention.
There’s always a why, a story, a promise, a memory, or a moment meant to last. Your jewelry is more than something you wear; it’s something you carry. It becomes part of you and, one day, part of your legacy.
From the moment you reach out, this process is entirely about you.
KA Treatment
From the very first message or consultation, you’re seen, heard, and deeply understood. This is a space where every story, every identity, and every form of love is celebrated. Whether we’re designing an engagement ring, a memorial piece, or a self-celebration, you’re invited into a creative process that honors your truth.
You’ll never be rushed, talked over, or treated like a transaction. Every question matters. Every detail has meaning. Every piece begins with a conversation, a quiet discovery of who you are, what you love, and why this creation matters to you.
What to Expect
Your journey begins with a simple custom inquiry, followed by a personal consultation where we explore your vision, budget, materials, and meaning. I listen, not just to your words, but to what’s between them.
Because the magic often lives in what’s unspoken, the glances, the intentions, the emotions you can’t quite put into words.
Together, we’ll co-create your design from scratch. Every curve, stone, and setting is chosen intentionally, crafted in New York City with heirloom-level precision. You’ll receive sketches, updates, and insights throughout the process so you always feel included, confident, and inspired.
How I Work as Your Custom Jewelry Designer
This isn’t fast fashion or mass production. There are no pre-made mountings or templates here. Every piece is made entirely from scratch, one design, one client, one story at a time.
My role is part artist, part interpreter, and part storyteller. I translate your ideas, emotions, and values into tangible form, using precious metals and stones that mirror the essence of your connection. True alchemy. The process is collaborative and transparent, rooted in care, respect, and craft.
What Sets KA Apart
Kris Averi was founded on the belief that jewelry should feel as personal as the love and life it represents.
This is not just a safe space, it’s a celebrated one. Here, LGBTQIA+ clients, non-traditional couples, and anyone seeking to express their truth are honored with warmth and reverence. You are honored from your presentation to your pronouns.
Each creation is infused with your story and shaped through empathy, artistry, and intention. It’s jewelry that becomes a living part of you, crafted to be worn, cherished, and passed on.
Because at Kris Averi, your story isn’t just the inspiration behind the piece.
It is the piece.
Love always
We welcome you just as you are, in your authenticity, and unique expression of love.
We believe Love knows no bounds, limitations, or exceptions. It is all
inclusive, and so are we.
The Design Process
Nature Through Fine Design
We believe meaning can be found in everyday moments (in addition to the usual causes for celebration). Inspiration can be drawn from anywhere: nature, mythology, spirituality, ancient cultures, magic, classic art masterpieces, or modern architecture.
Our designs echo the beauty of the natural world, draw upon timeless symbolism of everlasting love, and distill meaning that is unique to you.
At Kris Averi, each piece is intended to inspire memories and myths of your very own. Together, we’ll leverage the unique properties of metals and gemstones to create innovative jewelry that is a part of your very own story.
All designs are crafted with recycled gold, ethically sourced materials, and high standards of quality control. Each piece is made with love in her own private studio and the heart of NYC’s Diamond District. We work with family-owned and-operated businesses, including casting companies, diamond and gemstone vendors, and stone setters.
Each creation is made with intention. We draw from the natural alchemy of materials while treasuring the passion of fine design and jewelry craftsmanship.
“There is no better Designer than Nature.”
Alexander McQueen
The Personalization
Bespoke by Design
Bring your story life. Immerse yourself the creative process and make your very own, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
At Kris Averi, we believe jewelry is more than adornment; it is a vessel for love, memory, and transformation. Join us in the creative process to co-create and bring your vision into form, crafting a one-of-a-kind piece that could only belong to you. Whether it’s reimagining a family heirloom, crafting your love & engagement ring, or creating something entirely from scratch, we approach each design with artistry, devotion, and care.
Every custom experience is tailored to your journey, ensuring the process feels intimate, inclusive, and uniquely yours. We believe each bespoke piece is destined to be treasured through generations, a timeless heirloom that connects stories, honors love, and celebrates identity.
Discover what custom jewelry can mean for you and those you cherish.
your vision
your custom request
Fill out your Custom Request Form to start your journey making your one-of-a-kind creation with us.
"Exclusively & Eternally Inclusive"
Our commitment to stand behind all love, always.
Production
A Commitment to Sustanability
We take pride in our commitment to sustainability in all matters of ethical production and responsible practices.
The earth is our home, and we honor the highest standards of fine jewelry production with the use of conflict-free diamonds, ethically sourced gemstones, and recycled precious metals. Our shipping packaging consists of 100% recyclable materials.
With the inspiration we take from the Earth, we desire to honor what we use.
Timelessly everlasting
Each creation invokes the resiliency of the wearer and is cherished and celebrated for lifetimes.