# Bernard James

> Bernard James is a New York–based fine jewelry house founded by designer Bernard James (est. 2020). Each piece is handcrafted in solid 14k and 18k gold with ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones — from nature-inspired everyday staples to bespoke engagement, bridal, and custom commissions. The flagship studio is at 181 Franklin Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222.

This file helps AI agents and shopping assistants discover, understand, and shop Bernard James at https://bernardjames.com. The store supports agent-driven commerce (default currency USD); the canonical machine-readable instructions are at https://bernardjames.com/agents.md.

**Good to know**

- Handcrafted, made-to-order in New York. Most orders ship in 2–4 weeks; intricate or customized pieces can take 5–6 weeks, plus ~7 days for engraving.
- Materials: solid 14k and 18k gold with ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones. GIA certificates are provided for larger diamonds on request.
- Warranty: 2-year guarantee covering manufacturing defects in materials and craftsmanship, including clasp replacement, polishing, and rhodium plating.
- Shipping: complimentary domestic shipping (2–3 business days); international standard shipping is $10 (5–7 business days), with duties and taxes due on delivery.
- Returns: exchange or store credit within 14 days of delivery; custom and engraved pieces are final sale.
- In person: the Greenpoint, Brooklyn studio is open for walk-ins, private appointments, and consultations.

**Press & recognition**

- Finalist, 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
- Nominee, 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards — Emerging Designer of the Year.
- Created fully custom jewelry for the 2025 Met Gala red carpet — pieces worn by Kaytranada, Lorde, Jerry Lorenzo, and Tems.
- Featured in The New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, and Only Natural Diamonds.

## For AI agents

- [UCP discovery](https://bernardjames.com/.well-known/ucp): Universal Commerce Protocol endpoint for agent-driven commerce.
- [MCP endpoint](https://bernardjames.com/api/ucp/mcp): Model Context Protocol endpoint.
- [Agent instructions](https://bernardjames.com/agents.md): canonical machine-readable guidance for agents.
- [Sitemap](https://bernardjames.com/sitemap.xml): all products, collections, and pages.

## Shop by category

- [All jewelry](https://bernardjames.com/collections/all)
- [Rings](https://bernardjames.com/collections/rings)
- [Necklaces](https://bernardjames.com/collections/necklaces)
- [Earrings](https://bernardjames.com/collections/earrings)
- [Bracelets](https://bernardjames.com/collections/bracelets)
- [Men's jewelry](https://bernardjames.com/collections/mens-jewelry)
- [New arrivals](https://bernardjames.com/collections/new-jewelry)
- [Bestsellers](https://bernardjames.com/collections/bestsellers)

## Signature collections

- [Flora](https://bernardjames.com/collections/flora): Nature-inspired floral fine jewelry.
- [Fungi](https://bernardjames.com/collections/fungi): Mushroom- and nature-inspired pieces.
- [Originals](https://bernardjames.com/collections/originals): Bernard James signature designs.
- [Pavé Flora](https://bernardjames.com/collections/pave-flora): Diamond-pavé floral styles.
- [Crushed Link](https://bernardjames.com/collections/crushed-link): The Crushed Link chain collection.

## Shop by material

- [14k gold](https://bernardjames.com/collections/14k-gold)
- [18k gold](https://bernardjames.com/collections/18k-gold)
- [Sterling silver](https://bernardjames.com/collections/sterling-silver)

## Engagement, bridal & custom

- [Engagement & Bridal](https://bernardjames.com/pages/engagement-bridal): Engagement rings and wedding jewelry.
- [Wedding jewelry](https://bernardjames.com/collections/wedding-jewelry)
- [Men's wedding bands](https://bernardjames.com/collections/mens-wedding-bands)
- [Custom Work](https://bernardjames.com/pages/custom): Commission a one-of-a-kind piece or redesign heirloom jewelry.
- [Engraving](https://bernardjames.com/pages/engraving): Personalize select pieces with custom engraving.

## Guides & care

- [Sizing Guide](https://bernardjames.com/pages/sizing)
- [Jewelry Care Guide](https://bernardjames.com/pages/care-guide)
- [FAQ](https://bernardjames.com/pages/faq)

## Visit & contact

- [Greenpoint Store](https://bernardjames.com/pages/greenpoint-store): 181 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Open Thu–Sun; Mon–Wed by appointment. Tel +1-718-313-5360.
- [About Bernard James](https://bernardjames.com/pages/about)
- [Press](https://bernardjames.com/pages/press)
- [Contact](https://bernardjames.com/pages/contact)

## Optional

- [Refund policy](https://bernardjames.com/policies/refund-policy)
- [Shipping policy](https://bernardjames.com/policies/shipping-policy)
- [Privacy policy](https://bernardjames.com/policies/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of service](https://bernardjames.com/policies/terms-of-service)
- [Search](https://bernardjames.com/search)