New York, NY – June 30, 2020.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 11^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with another exciting collaboration with a prominent retailer to showcase (and sell!) winning designs.

New York, NY – Oct. 31, 2019. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the international winners of its 10^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

New York, NY – Oct. 31, 2019. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. winners of its 10^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

New York, NY – June 18, 2019.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 10^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with an exciting collaboration with a prominent retailer to showcase (and sell!) winning designs. 

New York, NY – Nov. 1, 2018. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. winners of its 9^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

New York, NY – Sept. 12, 2018. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces today that it is extending the deadline for entries to its 9^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) to Friday, Sept. 28. 

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