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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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Join Max’s to Shop Winning Pearl Jewelry from the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s 9th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

Minneapolis – Nov. 23, 2018. Jewelry store owner Ellen Hertz of Max’s was chosen by the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) to offer for sale the winning pieces of the...

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Jennifer Heebner

Deadline Extended for Entries to 9th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

New York, NY – Sept. 12, 2018. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces today that it is extending the deadline for entries to its 9th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) to Friday, Sept. 28. 

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