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Winners of the AJDC Jose Hess Design Awards Announced

Marylouise Lugosch | February 19, 2023 |

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On Thursday, February 2, 2023 the first Jose Hess Design Awards were presented by the American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) in Tucson, Arizona at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum. In 2021, AJDC lost an influential founding member, Jose Hess, one of the first designers Read More

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AJDC Members win Spectrum and Pearl Awards

Marylouise Lugosch | December 29, 2021 |

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Several AJDC members won prestigious awards in 2021.  Three AJDC members won the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Awards.  Adam Neeley, Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry won Best in Show for his 14K rose and white gold "Galassia" earrings featuring specialty-cut Tanzanites (24.84 Read More

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Secret Garden Catalog is released

Marylouise Lugosch | July 30, 2021 |

The Secret Garden Design Project catalog has been released in a flip book form. The Catalog accompanies the exhibition of the project at the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in Tucson, Arizona. Click here to view the catalog. Read More

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AJDC Members Featured in MJSA Journal

Marylouise Lugosch | May 11, 2021 |

Cornelia Goldsmith Secret Garden Tree

The May 2021 issue of the MJSA Journal cover story 'Where it all began: Designers sharing the inspiration behind their pieces' features three AJDC members, Cornelia Goldsmith, Jennifer Rabe Morin and Linda MacNeil.   Cornelia Goldsmith's 2020 Secret Garden Design Project 'A Tree Blooms at Read More

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AJDC Names New President

Marylouise Lugosch | April 28, 2021 |

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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, Read More

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AJDC Members are winners in International Pearl Design Competition.

Marylouise Lugosch | January 22, 2021 |

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The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announced the winners in the U.S. division of the 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) on February 9, 2021. AJDC members Paul Klecka, Alishan Halebian, Lydia Tutunjian and Barbara Heinrich were announced as Read More

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Adam Neeley and Zoltan David win 2020 AGTA Spectrum Awards

Marylouise Lugosch | November 8, 2020 |

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AJDC is proud to announce that two of our members, Adam Neeley and Zoltan David, both won 2020 American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Awards.  Adam Neeley in association with Somewhere in the Rainbow, won in two categories Best Use of Platinum and Color and Men's Wear - 3rd Place for his Read More

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Gregore Morin & Jennifer Rabe Morin – Observers of Life

Marylouise Lugosch | November 6, 2020 |

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Gregore and Jennifer are featured in VO+ Read More

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In Memorium: Vincent Polisano

Marylouise Lugosch | October 13, 2020 |

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AJDC is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and member, Vincent Polisano. Vinny, as he was known, was the life and business partner of Diane Chrambanis and together they founded the award winning Diana Vincent Fine Jewelry. They were members of AJDC for many years.  Vinny passed away Read More

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Adam Neeley Recognized by MJSA

Marylouise Lugosch | August 10, 2020 |

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During their 2020 MJSA Vision Awards jewelry competition, the Manufacturers and Jewelry Suppliers of America (MJSA) recognized Adam Neeley with an Honorable Mention for Laser Distinction for his cuff entitled “Moon Glow”. This extraordinary cuff showcases 29.5 carat total Read More

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