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
AJDC Names New President
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
Jose Hess 1933-2021
It is with great sadness that AJDC mourns the loss of one of our founding members and a leading founder of the American Jewelry Design movement, Jose Hess. Jose Hess, one of the original leaders of the American designer jewelry movement, died peacefully at home on February 9th in S Read More
AJDC Members are winners in International Pearl Design Competition.
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
Adam Neeley and Zoltan David win 2020 AGTA Spectrum Awards
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
Gregore Morin & Jennifer Rabe Morin – Observers of Life
Gregore and Jennifer are featured in VO+ Read More
In Memorium: Vincent Polisano
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
Adam Neeley Recognized by MJSA
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
Linda MacNeil and Merry-Lee Rae win Saul Bell Awards
AJDC President Linda MacNeil and AJDC member Merry-Lee Rae have been honored as winners in the 2020 Saul Bell Awards. Linda MacNeil won First Place in the Alternative Metals/Materials Category for her Primavera necklace. Merry-Lee Rae won Second Place in the Enamel Category for her Read More
AJDC Members are Saul Bell Finalists
AJDC President Linda MacNeil and AJDC member Merry Lee Rae have been named finalists in the 2020 Saul Bell Design Award. Now in its 20th year, this international competition renews its challenge to jewelers and metalsmiths to push their creativity in new and exciting directions, to Read More
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