American Jewelry Design Council

appreciating original jewelry design as art

An Interview with Merry-Lee Rae

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AJDC member Merry-Lee Rae is one of the best enamelists working today. Here is an interview from The Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts where Merry-Lee will be teaching a workshop in April 2017 https://vimeo.com/191493971 Read More

‘Variations on a Theme’ extended at GIA

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The installation of AJDC's 'Variation on a Theme' currently on view at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, CA has been extended through March 17, 2017. The exhibition is open to the public. Read More

Variations on a Theme now open at GIA

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Variations on  a Theme: 25 Years of Design by AJDC is now on view at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, CA. The exhibition will remain on display at GIA through June 2016. For more information, visit the GIA website. Read More

The Design Process: Phoenix Rises

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Follow the creation of Paul Robilotti's FIRE Project thru a series of photographs. From the early sketch to the finished sculpture, Paul captures the intricacies and labor involved in bringing a design to fruition. Materials include gold casting alloy, a custom glass orb designed by Rick Read More

FIRE and ICE in Las Vegas

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The 2015 AJDC Design Project 'FIRE' will debut at the Couture Show, May 28-June 1, 2015 at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. The display will be in the Sunset Hallway just outside the Lafite and Latour Ballrooms. At the same time, selections from the 2012 project, ICE, will be on display at Read More