Press Releases — pearl

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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CPAA Announces U.S. Finalists in 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

New York City. Nov. 22, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces the finalists in the U.S. division of the 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). 

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The Suzanne Kalan x CPAA Tahitian Pearl Capsule Collection

New York, NY – Aug. 24, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) and renowned jewelry designer Suzanne Kalandjian of Suzanne Kalan Jewelry have teamed up to debut a Tahitian Pearl capsule collection, Suzanne Kalan x CPAA Tahitian Pearls.

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CPAA & MVI Release 2021 Benchmark Study of Consumer Preferences for Pearls

New York, NY – Aug. 25, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) and MVI Marketing LLC (THE MVEye), a market research and strategic consulting firm for the global gem, jewelry, and watch industries, teamed up to survey consumers on cultured pearls and pearl jewelry. The Benchmark Study of Consumer Preferences for Pearls is the first major U.S. consumer study that focuses on cultured pearls and will serve as a benchmark for future market research.

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