Press Releases — pearl jewelry design contest

CPAA Announces Winners of 2023 International Pearl Design Competition

New York City. Dec. 12, 2023. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the winners of its 14th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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CPAA Opens 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition with Retail Initiative

New York, NY – July 6, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 13th 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. 7, 2022.

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CPAA Announces International Winners of 2021 International Pearl Design Competition

The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the international winners of its 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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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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