Press Releases — pearls

CPAA Announces International Winners of 2022 International Pearl Design Competition

New York City. Nov. 3, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the International winners of its 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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CPAA Announces U.S. Finalists in 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition

New York City. Oct. 17, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces the finalists in the U.S. division of the 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). Sixty-one U.S. submissions were narrowed down to 14 finalists after judges viewed images of all entries.

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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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Jennifer Heebner

Shop the 2022 Las Vegas Trade Shows With CPAA Members

New York City. June 6, 2022. Are you heading to Las Vegas this week for the fine-jewelry trade shows? Then don’t miss shopping for pearls with our members! 

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