IPDC Past Winners Blog — IPDC

Exciting updates to this year's IPDC included the return of student entries and more after-competition sales!  Judges once again included Francois Bibet, workshop and production director at Cartier, Patricia Faber, co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery in Manhattan (who displays and sells select U.S. winning entries, finalists, and new for this year, additional entrants that didn't place in the competition); and Maria Tsangaropoulos, supervisor of instruction at GIA's New York campus. Additionally, Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101 online magazine also participated.  In late November, everyone convened at the GIA campus in New York City to choose both U.S. and International Division winners....

The winners of the 12th annual IPDC.

Presenting the 2022 U.S. and International winners of the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

President’s Trophy. This top prize is given to the piece deemed the most beautiful and original design concept that is well made, celebrates pearls, and leaves a lasting impression of pearls as must-have gems.   Winner: Matariki Rising Golden South Sea Pearl ring by Paul Klecka of Paul Klecka Inspired Design    Luster Award. This winning piece represents the evolution of a best-selling pearl jewelry design and bears a covetable and marketable concept with wide appeal for the marketplace.   Winner: Mosaic Tahitian Pearl earrings by Samira Sizdahkani of Samira 13 Jewelry   Orient Award. This winning piece appeals to an emerging pearl jewelry collector—someone who has...