Press Releases

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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Kathy Grenier

Don’t Miss ‘The Evolution of The Pearl Goddess’ Talk at AGTA GemFair Tucson!

Tucson, Ariz. Jan. 31, 2020. Pearl Goddess Betty Sue King, owner of King’s Ransom—exhibiting at AGTA booth #1010—is speaking at the show!

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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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