About us
TW McClelland & Daughters is a fine jewelry studio for connoisseurs of the art, masterfully hand crafting jewels with the finest materials since 1996.
Designing in reverence of nature, history, science, and the cosmos, head jeweler and designer Tim McClelland has become known worldwide for a unique, creative style highlighting ancient and contemporary metalworking techniques. Among TWM’s notable collections, the Wildflower Bridal Collection has drawn a global audience for decades.
Conscious Creation
It is of the highest importance to create work sustainably. As a “slow jewelry” studio, we are in a position to do that in a way that large production houses could never. Quality over quantity is at the core of our ethos as we producing a low volume of the highest quality with the finest materials to create pieces that are already being passed down through the generations. Our work will last, will stand the test of time, and will always be worth repairing.
We are specifically conscious of where our resources come from, often using recycled metal and stones. Our acclaimed Wildflower Collection is made using 100% Fairmined gold. We also repurpose a significant amount of stones, using Old Mine, Old European, and Antique Cushion Cut diamonds not only because we believe in using existing materials, but because hand cut stones will always be more interesting and beautiful than modern production line stones. For any inquiries on our sourcing and sustainability please reach out to sadie@twmcclelland.com
Tim McClelland
Founder, designer, head jeweler, prev. in collaboration with McTeigue & McClelland Jewelers).
Tim McClelland (Detroit, 1957) has been entranced by the luminosity and malleability of metal since his youth. He began studying metalworking in high school, taking night jewelry making night classes at Cranbrook Institute of Science. This foray was followed by a summer at Haystack Mountain School and, in 1975, an undergraduate degree from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry. In conjunction with his schooling Tim worked at Boston’s Shreeve Crump & Low as a bench jeweler. After school he was drawn to New York where he became a freelance jeweler for auction houses and gained a close familiarity with the stylistic and technical intricacies of master jewelers like Rene Lalique, Georg Jensen, Faberge, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Moving to the Berkshire Hills with a young family in 1996 Tim co-founded McTeigue & McClelland Jewelers with stone dealer Walter McTeigue, where he was head jeweler and designer for 23 years. In this span he innovated a unique style of jewelry paying homage to the classics, the ancient masters, and the stunning natural landscape of the Berkshires. Tim’s work and style have become synonymous with the highest quality of materials, artistry, and workmanship drawing customers from across the country and globe.
In 2020 after McTeigue & McClelland closed its doors, Tim has continued his work as a fine jeweler to the community and to the world here at TW McClelland & Daughters.
& Daughters
TW McClelland & Daughters is a new era of unbridled creativity and connection. Tim still works at the bench daily and collaborates closely with his small but powerful team of jewelers and two daughters Sadie and Emma to continue this legacy of beautiful, wearable art. Artists Sadie and Emma McClelland have joined Tim since 2021 bringing a fresh perspective to the TWM&D table.
Artists in the Berkshires
The Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts are a treasure trove for artists and collectors alike. The area has been populated by artists and craftspeople since the 1800s, as well as those looking for a connection with the natural world. Proximity to New York and Boston makes the Berkshires a perfect escape from the city for visitors and second home owners alike. TW McClelland & Daughters atelier is the only located in Great Barrington, the quaint yet vibrant hub of Southern Berkshire County. Visit us at 597 South Main Street, Great Barrington MA.
Contact
TW McClelland is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday between 11am and 5pm and by special appointment in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Please communicate by email or phone for a appointment or with any questions info@twmcclelland.com / (413) 645-3399.
Commission work is done on a very limited basis.
All work is made by Tim McClelland, or directly under his supervision.