AJDC

The American Jewelry Design Council is a non-profit organization that promotes the appreciation of original jewelry design as art.

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Watch Gregore Morin describe the design process behind his 2019 Design Project. https://t.co/HXUUbtAk7c

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In September 2019 at the annual AJDC Retreat, we began a video project to capture the design journey of our members.
Click to view Barbara Heinrich discussing her Polka Dot project!
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In September 2019 at the annual AJDC Retreat, we began a video project to capture the design journey of our members Click to view Mark Schneider discussing his process and projects!
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AJDC congratulates two of our members as winners of
2020 Saul Bell Awards!
Merry Lee Rae won Second Place in the Enamel Category for 'The Secret Garden'.
AJDC member David Freda was a judge for this year's awards.
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AJDC congratulates two of our members as winners of
2020 Saul Bell Awards!
Linda MacNeil won First Place in the Alternative Metals/Materials Category for her 'Primavera' Necklace.
AJDC member David Freda was a judge for this year's awards.
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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. https://t.co/rRC9aMGcOk

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In September 2019 at the AJDC Retreat we video captured the design journey of our members and their thoughts on our annual projects. Enjoy a glimpse into the minds of AJDC!

Kent Raible explains his thoughts on design and the AJDC annual project.
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In September 2019 at the AJDC Retreat we began a video project to capture the design journey of members and their thoughts on our annual projects. We are pleased to share these videos – enjoy a glimpse into the minds of AJDC!
Linda MacNeil explains her Polka Dot design.

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Merry-Lee Rae - Polka Dot
“In Bali I was inspired by lotus seed pods.
I love the visual contrast between the jewel-like seeds and the organic shell that they peek out of."
Cloisonné Enamel, 18/22K, Sapphire, Ruby.
Photo: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Mark Schneider - Dots in Motion
“This design was influenced by a lava lamp.”
14K yellow gold pendant featuring a 94ct green bubble quartz, multicolored and white diamonds, and chrome diopside.
Photograph: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Mark Patterson - Polka Dot
“The ring is made in two components, an inner lining with a band. The band has different sizes of sapphires transitioning from pink to purple.”
Photograph: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Linda MacNeil - Neck Collar
“My use of circles within a large circle and colored half spheres as circles is a formal play on the tradition of the polka dot.”
Mirror, glass, 24k plated brass.
Photo: @MarkNantzPhotography

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #Polka Dot!

Kent Raible - Mandala
“A spontaneous creation based on a circular theme. I wanted to work large, with the feeling being round, soft, and magical —with circles large to small."
18k, Pt, moonstone, diamond, pearl
Photo: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkDot!

Katey Brunini - Polka Dot
“Polka Dot was a bit of a conundrum. I enjoy nature as inspiration… the project made me realize that polka dots are all around us - like stars in the night sky.”
18k, silver, agate.
Photo: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Michael Bondanza - Polka Dot
“Start with the simplest form, a sphere…add a few dots of black onyx, set and polish into the surface…then pavé the surface with polka dots."
Platinum, diamonds, onyx.
Photo: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #Polka Dot!

Michael Good - Polka Dot
Sterling Silver, hematite, carnelian, onyx, mother of pearl.
Photograph: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot

Jose Hess - Earrings
“The Gipsy ladies dance in costumes decorated with circular mirrors. My earring travels up the ear and down the face, with polka dots dancing in purple, gold and diamonds.”
18K/Ag, PVD, diamond
Photo: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Jennifer Rabe Morin - Splat
“I like the idea of a relic - the pearl is a relic on a dark background. It reminds me of a polka dot falling and landing on a hard surface to its current form. ”
Silver, jade, pearl
Photo: SaraRey

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #PolkaDot!

Pascal Lacroix - Somewhere in the Milky Way
“Star gazing by a Sierra Nevada Mountain lake led to this design. My thought - marry feminine curves with a window to infinity.”
Sapphire, diamond, zircon, 18k.
Photo: Pascal Lacroix

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Announcing the AJDC 2019 Design Project #Polka Dot!

Paul Klecka - Dot the Cuff
“The cuff is structured completely of polka dots - and each element is critical to the piece.
Removing material value highlights the art, inspiration and concept.”
Nylon plastic PA12.
Photo: SaraRey