Press Releases — design contest

Winners of 2020 CPAA’s International Pearl Design Competition Announced

New York, NY – Feb. 9, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. and international winners of its 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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The Cultured Pearl Association of America Opens Its 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition to Entries with a Retail Initiative

New York, NY – June 30, 2020.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with another exciting collaboration with a prominent retailer to showcase (and sell!) winning designs.

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The Galaxy Choker in 14k gold with rhodium plating and cultured freshwater pearls by Wonhee Kim

The Cultured Pearl Association of America Announces International Winners of 10th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

New York, NY – Oct. 31, 2019. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the international winners of its 10th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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Polka Dots cuff by Alishan Halebian of Alishan

The Cultured Pearl Association of America Announces U.S. Winners of 10th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

New York, NY – Oct. 31, 2019. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. winners of its 10th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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