New York, NY – June 25, 2021.The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 12^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) today, complete with another exciting collaboration with our retail partner the Aaron Faber Gallery to showcase (and sell!) winning designs. The contest is open today through Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

New York City. Oct. 6, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) is extending the deadline for entries to its 11^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). 

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.