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Jose Hess 1933-2021

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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

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AJDC members are finalists in the Cultured Pearl Association Design Competition

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Alishan Halebian and Paul Klecka were named finalists in the 10th Annual International Pearl Design Competition sponsored by the Cultured Pearl Association of America. Halebian's Polka Dot cuff won the President's Trophy. The cuff is made of water buffalo horn with 18k gold, bezel set Read More

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AJDC Members are winners in International Pearl Design Competition.

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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

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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

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Gregore and Jennifer are featured in VO+ Read More

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In Memorium: Vincent Polisano

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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

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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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Linda MacNeil and Merry-Lee Rae win Saul Bell Awards

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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

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AJDC Members are Saul Bell Finalists

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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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Jennifer Heebner features Polka Dot in blog

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Writer Jennifer Heebner is featuring the Polka Dot Project in her blog this week. Mark Patterson 'Polka Dot' Read More

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AGTA Prism Profiles Ricardo Basta

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The lastest issue of the American Gem Trade Association's (AGTA) Prism Magazine contains an in-depth profile of AJDC member Ricardo Basta. The winner of several AGTA Spectrum Awards, Basta won 1st Place in the Business Wear Category for this ring in this year's Spectrum Awards which Read More

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