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Adam Neeley (born c. 1983) is an American jewelry designer, goldsmith, and gemologist based in Laguna Beach, California. He is recognized for his use of precious metals, particularly the development of gold alloys, and for designs that draw on natural and organic patterns. Neeley's work has been acquired by collectors and museums including the Smithsonian Institution.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Neeley was raised in Colorado, where he developed interest in gemology and jewelry making. By the age of twelve, he was cutting gemstones and crafting silver jewelry. At fifteen, he participated in an art show in Telluride, Colorado, where he sold his entire collection.[1]
In 2003, he earned the Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). He began formal training in traditional goldsmithing at Le Arti Orafe in Florence, Italy, studying under goldsmith Gio Carbone. He later pursued platinum smithing and computer-aided design in New York City.[1][2]
Professional Career
[edit]In 2006, Neeley opened his atelier in Laguna Beach, California. His first collection sold out and he began participating in local art shows and festivals.[3] Over the next two decades, Neeley received recognition for his work including AGTA Spectrum Awards[4], MJSA Vision Awards[5][6], honors from the Cultured Pearl Association of America[7], and the Saul Bell Design Award[3]
In 2024, an exhibition, Modern Alchemy: The Fusion of Art and Nature in the Jewelry Designs of Adam Neeley, was held at the Laguna Art Museum. The exhibition displayed more than 100 pieces from Neeley's career loaned to the museum from private collections.[8][9]
Dali's Garden
[edit]In 2026, Neeley showed his first titanium collection, Dalí’s Garden, inspired by Surrealism and the artistic legacy of Salvador Dalí.[10][11][12] The collection contains jewelry and sculptural objects featuring organic forms and botanical references. The collection was presented first at PAD Paris and then further exhibited through private collector events.[13][12]
Technical Innovations
[edit]Neeley is known for his metallurgical experimentation. He is the inventor of SpectraGold[14], a gold alloy that transitions from yellow to white gold within a single piece. The process to create the effect involves over many hours of hand-forging and temperature-controlled fusing. Neeley has since created more proprietary gold alloys using different colors.[14][1][15]
The first piece to utilize SpectraGold was acquired by the Smithsonian National Gem and Mineral Collection.[16]
Important Works
[edit]Neeley’s most significant work is the South Sea Glow pendant, completed in 2010. This piece was the first to utilize SpectraGold and was acquired by the Smithsonian National Gem and Mineral Collection.[16]
Other works include the Dark Knight ring, which won two AGTA Spectrum Awards in 2020; the Cosmos Star Hen pendant, which won second place in the 2019 Saul Bell Design Awards; and the Oceana pendant, which won a MJSA Vision Award in 2015.[15][5]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Neeley has been recognized for his contributions to the field of contemporary jewelry including:
- AGTA Spectrum Awards: Multiple wins starting in 2012 in categories such as Best in Show, Bridal Wear, and Business/Day Wear.[4]
- MJSA Vision Awards: Multiple wins starting in 2015 with an Honorable Mention for Laser Distinction as recently in 2020.[6][17][18]
- Saul Bell Design Award: Second Place, Gold and Platinum category in 2019.[3][19]
- Artist of the Year: Laguna Beach Art Star Awards 2025.[20]
His work has been reported in industry publications and media outlets, including Rapaport Magazine.[1], JCK Online[21], The Robb Report[9], The Los Angeles Times[3], Elle Decor[22], Veranda[23], Galerie[24], and The New York Times[10]
Neeley’s work can be found in the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History[16][25] and has been exhibited at institutions such as the GIA Museum in Carlsbad, the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in Tucson, and the Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky[25].
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Soltani, Sonia (May 23, 2024). ""A Modern Jewelry Alchemist: Adam Neeley"". Rapaport.
- ^ Gomelsky, Victoria (March 6, 2024). ""Jewelry Designs Come to Him in a Kind of Dream"". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c d Pinho, Faith E. (April 15, 2019). ""Laguna Beach jewelry designer goes for the gold in international competition"". The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b Heebner, Jennifer (2025). ""Adam Neeley Opens Up About His AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards (Including 3 New Ones)"". agta.org.
- ^ a b ""MJSA Announces Winners of the 2015 Vision Awards Competition"". www.cijintl.com.
- ^ a b ""MJSA Announces Winners of the 2015 Vision Awards Competition"". www.cijintl.com. May 2015.
- ^ Neeley, Adam (2023). "CPAA Awards 2023". www.adamneeley.com.
- ^ Shoan, Tatijana (March 12, 2024). ""Jeweler Adam Neeley Takes Designing to Another Level"". As If Magazine.
- ^ a b Gomelsky, Victoria (March 21, 2024). ""The Mind-Bending Work of Jeweler Adam Neeley Is Getting Its Own Exhibition"". The Robb Report.
- ^ a b Julia, Gomelsky (May 10, 2026). ""To Jewelry Makers, Titanium Is More Appealing Than Ever"". The New York Times. p. 1.
- ^ Farooqui, Reema (April 14, 2026). ""Wearable Art and the World of Jewellery Artist Adam Neeley"". The Culture of Pearls.
- ^ a b Neeley, Adam (2026). "Dali's Garden". www.adamneeley.com.
- ^ Francisco, Natalie (April 23, 2026). ""Adam Neeley's High Jewelry Collection Steps Into Salvador Dalí's Garden"". National Jeweler.
- ^ a b Neeley, Adam (18 April 2023). "Innovative SpectraGold". www.adamneeley.com.
- ^ a b Heebner, Jennifer (6 December 2023). "Master Metallurgist Adam Neeley Mixes Proprietary Gold Colors to Complement Gemstones & Pearls". American Gem Trade Association.
- ^ a b c ""South Sea Glow Necklace (Catalog Number: G11441)"". Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
- ^ Neeley, Adam (2017). ""MJSA Visions Awards 2017"". www.adamneeley.com.
- ^ Neeley, Adam (2020). "MJSA Vision Awards 2020". www.adamneeley.com.
- ^ Davis, Ashley (May 23, 2019). ""Rio Grande Has Crowned its 2019 'Saul Bell' Winners"". National Jeweler.
- ^ Turner, Andrew (April 24, 2025). "Adam Neeley named Artist of the Year in Laguna's Art Star Awards". The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Watson, Annie David (April 13, 2026). ""Adam Neeley's New High Jewelry Collection Was Born in a Dream--Literally"". JCK Online.
- ^ Rexroat, Madison (April 30, 2026). ""Adam Neeley Introduces a Salvador Dalí-Inspired High Jewelry Collection"". Elle Magazine.
- ^ Doyle, Alice Welsh (2024). "The Alchemist" (PDF). Veranda Magazine.
- ^ Newman, Jill (May 29, 2026). ""Jewelry Designer Adam Neeley Draws Influence from Salvador Dalí for a Fantastical New Collection"". Galerie Magazine.
- ^ a b Neeley, Adam. "Museums, Exhibitions, and Collections". www.adamneeley.com.
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