Press Releases — IPDC

The Cultured Pearl Association of America Opens 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition with a Retail Initiative

New York, NY – June 25, 2021.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with another exciting collaboration with our retail partner the Aaron Faber Gallery to showcase (and sell!) winning designs. The contest is open today through Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

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The Cultured Pearl Association of America Extends Deadline for Entries to 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

New York City. Oct. 6, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) is extending the deadline for entries to 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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