Press Releases

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.

New York, NY – June 25, 2021.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 12th 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. 22, 2021.

New York City – Feb. 9, 2021. CIBJO, the World Jewelery Confederation based in Switzerland, is hosting a webinar about the bold beauty of modern cultured pearl jewelry in cooperation with sponsor, the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA). “Reimagining the Pearl, Youthful, Bolder and Edgier” takes place online at 12 noon EDT on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021; interested parties may register to attend by clicking here. There is no cost to attend. 

New York, NY – Feb. 9, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. and international winners of its 11th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).