Press Releases — pearl jewelry

New York City. Aug. 30, 2019. Importers of fine jewelry from China, including loose pearls and pearl jewelry, are subject to increased tariffs of 15 percent as of Sept. 1, according to President Trump and office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The move is part of an ongoing trade war between China and the U.S., so the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) clarified some details about relevant imports for the benefit of its members. According to Assistant General Counsel Arthur Tsao of the USTR, Hong Kong is a separate customs territory from China so, in general, increased...

New York, NY – June 18, 2019.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 10th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with an exciting collaboration with a prominent retailer to showcase (and sell!) winning designs. 

New York City. May 22, 2019. Are you a buyer heading to Las Vegas next week for the fine-jewelry trade shows?

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...