New York City. Nov. 3, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. winners of its 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

New York City. Oct. 17, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces the finalists in the U.S. division of the 13th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). Sixty-one U.S. submissions were narrowed down to 14 finalists after judges viewed images of all entries.

New York, NY – July 6, 2022. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) kicks off its 13^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. 7, 2022.

New York City. June 6, 2022. Are you heading to Las Vegas this week for the fine-jewelry trade shows? Then don’t miss shopping for pearls with our members! 

The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the international winners of its 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

New York City. Nov. 22, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces the finalists in the U.S. division of the 12^th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). 

New York, NY – Aug. 24, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) and renowned jewelry designer Suzanne Kalandjian of Suzanne Kalan Jewelry have teamed up to debut a Tahitian Pearl capsule collection, Suzanne Kalan x CPAA Tahitian Pearls.

New York, NY – Aug. 25, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) and MVI Marketing LLC (THE MVEye), a market research and strategic consulting firm for the global gem, jewelry, and watch industries, teamed up to survey consumers on cultured pearls and pearl jewelry. The Benchmark Study of Consumer Preferences for Pearls is the first major U.S. consumer study that focuses on cultured pearls and will serve as a benchmark for future market research.