Foundation-level membership is reserved for U.S.-based importers of natural and/or cultured pearls. All Foundation-level memberships are subject to board approval.

Foundation-level members have voting rights on the board and can participate as board members. 

• Access to the Pearl Association’s proprietary and robust online pearl specialist certification education, Pearls as One. Train your staff and watch your pearl sales skyrocket! Take the course at your leisure at www.pearlsasone.org, there is no time limit to complete it.
• Opportunities to participate in the Pearl Association’s immersive, educational  experiences and behind-the-scenes pearl farm tours.
• Access to analytical reports on the latest developments in the global pearl and jewelry industry which may include strategic guides and suggested next-steps for pearl industry insiders.
• A monthly members-only newsletter that includes member news, relevant industry happenings and deadlines, as well as business tips, reminders, and editorial opportunities.
• Social media program participation including a minimum of one image of your work shared monthly on the Pearl Association’s Instagram feed (@thepearlassociation).
• Participate in cost-effective and creative group advertising, marketing, and photography opportunities, for the Pearl Association, as they arise.
• Assistance in organizing roundtables with interested retailers or collaborations with designers to create micro pearl jewelry collections that are publicized.
• 40% discounted entry into the International Pearl Design Contest.
• Attend events open exclusively to the Pearl Association members.
• Timely updates about Federal Trade Commission and CIBJO guidelines that pertain to the pearl business.

TO BECOME A FOUNDATION-LEVEL MEMBER, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM IN THE LINK BELOW.

ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED BY THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PURCHASE THE MEMBERSHIP.

For any questions or concerns, please email us at pearls@thepearlassociation.org

By getting approval for the Foundation-level membership, you will automatically be enrolled in auto-renewal on an annual basis.