Tim McClelland, a jewelry designer and maker with over fifty years at the bench, was elected as the organization’s President at their annual elections in February 2024. McClelland explains that under his leadership, the AJDC will focus on nurturing the jewelers of the future. Says McClelland, “There is an enormous wealth of knowledge within our group. Our commitment now is to pass along technical experience in relation to our individual design philosophies. In doing so, we want to inspire young jewelers to carry on and add their voices to this unique art form.”
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