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Professional Membership $599 USD

Professional-level membership open to retailers, designers, associations, manufacturers, and other pearl professionals, both domestic and international. All Professional level applications are subject to board approval.

Benefits include:

  • 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).
  • 30% percent discounted entries into the International Pearl Design Contest.
  • Ability to participate in cost-effective and creative group advertising, marketing, and photography opportunities, for the Pearl Association, as they arise.
  • Attend events open exclusively to the Pearl Association members.
  • Assistance in organizing roundtables with interested retailers or collaborations with designers to create micro pearl jewelry collections that are publicized.
  • Timely updates about Federal Trade Commission and CIBJO guidelines that pertain to the pearl business.

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

APPLY HERE

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 info@thepearlassociation.org

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

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