Press Releases — pearls

A Jewelmer diver turns the oyster nets to maintain the position of the growing golden pearl - Photo by Marc Josse for Jewelmer

Want to Take Your Next Zoom Call from a Pearl Farm? CPAA Shows You How.

New York, N.Y. Sept 15, 2020. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has teamed up with some of its pearl-producer friends to offer a chance to Zoom against a virtual pearl-theme background!

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The Cultured Pearl Association of America Opens Its 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition to Entries with a Retail Initiative

New York, NY – June 30, 2020.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with another exciting collaboration with a prominent retailer to showcase (and sell!) winning designs.

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Thank You for Joining Us in Tucson for CPAA Festivities!

Tucson, Ariz. Mar. 5, 2020. Thank you to all who joined us at the CPAA’s annual Pearl Soiree in Tucson! 

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Visit CPAA Exhibiting Members in Arizona, See What’s New!

Phoenix & Tucson, Ariz. Jan. 31, 2020. If you are headed to Arizona for the upcoming jewelry and gem trade fairs, do drop by and see what CPAA member exhibitors have that’s new! 

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