Press Releases

See CPAA Members at the Arizona Gem Shows!

Tucson, Ariz. Jan. 31, 2023. Heading to Arizona this week? Visit all the CPAA members at the shows. See below for a complete list.

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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. Winners of 2022 International Pearl Design Competition

New York City. Nov. 3, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. 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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