American Jewelry Design Council

appreciating original jewelry design as art

  • Donations
  • Projects
  • Members
  • Exhibition
  • Videos
  • News & Events
  • Contact
  • About
  • Log In

AJDC Names New President

Marylouise Lugosch | April 28, 2021 |

The American Jewelry Design Council is pleased to announce that it has named Paul Klecka as its new President. 

Klecka replaces Linda MacNeil who served from 2019 to 2021.

Since 1982 Paul Klecka has created inspired designs applauded by De Beers, Platinum Guild, AGTA Spectrum, CPAA and Palladium Alliance.

He has shared his expertise as a design consultant to GIA, Stuller, and Hearts on Fire.

His industry service includes:

Director/Marketing Committee Chair, the AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY 

Director/PR Committee Chair, AMERICAN JEWELRY DESIGN COUNCIL 

Director, MANUFACTURING JEWELERS/SUPPLIERS OF AMERICA

Paul has developed and presented educational programs for:

AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY

GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

PLATINUM GUILD OF AMERICA 

The JCK SHOW

Rio Grande’s CLASP

PM West’s KRAFTWERKS 

Klecka says “like many organizations affected by the events of the past year, the American Jewelry Design Council must explore new directions. – and I am pleased to be chosen as President to have the opportunity to guide and oversee our journey.

I thank Linda MacNeil for her confidence and trust in me, and I will continue as AJDC President with the same commitment and energy that she brought to the organization.”

Filed Under: Featured, News

Secret Garden

Secret Garden Flipbook Cover

Indulge! (opens new window)
Take a look at our beautiful Secret Garden project flipbook.

AJDC on Facebook

  • AJDC Michael Good
    Michael Good
  • AJDC Paula Crevoshay
    Paula Crevoshay
  • AJDC Petra Class
    Petra Class
  • Linda MacNeil
    Linda MacNeil
  • AJDC Mark Schneider
    Mark Schneider
  • AJDC Robilotti
    Paul Robilotti
  • AJDC Barbara Heinrich
    Barbara Heinrich
  • AJDC Kent Raible C
    Kent Raible
  • AJDC Gregory Morin
    Gregore Morin
  • AJDC Jennifer Rabe Morin
    Jennifer Rabe Morin
  • AJDC Jose Hess
    Jose Hess
  • AJDC Katey B Comp2 Edit
    Katey Brunini
  • AJDC Adam Neeley
    Adam Neeley
  • AJDC Alan Revere
    Alan Revere
  • AJDC Diana Vincent
    Diana Vincent
  • AJDC Elizabeth Garvin
    Elizabeth Garvin
  • AJDC William Schraft
    William Schraft
  • AJDC Zoltan David
    Zoltan David
  • AJDC Merilee Rae
    Merry-Lee Rae
  • AJDC Michael Bondanza
    Michael Bondanza
  • Submission by Pascal Lacroix for the 2017 Stripe American Jewelry Design Council Project
    Pascal Lacroix
  • AJDC Paul Klecka
    Paul Klecka
  • AJDC Pamela Froman
    Pamela Froman
  • Alishan Halebian
    Alishan Halebian
American Jewelry Design Council PO Box 1149 Hermitage, PA 16148 US t: 724-977-4076 e: info[at]ajdc.org

© 2022 American Jewelry Design Council Top