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About the Pearl Association
The Pearl Association of America is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of natural and cultured pearls.
Originally founded in 1957 as the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA), we have proudly represented the pearl industry for more than six decades. In 2025, we evolved into The Pearl Association of America to reflect our broader mission and renewed commitment to the future of pearls.
News and Updates
Wear pearls to sell them
Wear pearls to sell them
Since my early days as a journalist, I’ve loved cultured pearls. Something about them spoke to me, including their rich colors...
Cultured beaded Abalone Pearls from Chile
Cultured beaded Abalone Pearls from Chile
In what appears to be a major technological...
Pearls As One
Conch Pearls
Pearls As One's New Conch Pearl Module
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collectors about non-nacreous pearl varieties
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