Winners of the 2014-2015 International Pearl Design Competition

Nov. 3, 2015

Winners of the 2014-2015 International Pearl Design Competition

The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.

Seven Wonders by Bimal Koley of Dubai, UAE

This design will have the greatest overall appeal in the retail marketplace.
Nautical Pearl Ring by Mark Schneider of Long Beach, Calif.

Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond.

Seven Wonders by Bimal Koley of Dubai, UAE

Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond.

Birth of Pearl by Llyn Strong of Greenville, S.C.

Given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way.

Entangled by Aspen Demirdjian of Los Angeles, Calif.

Compelling design esthetic; inspiring a new affinity for pearls.

Pearl Geode by Hisano Shepherd of Los Angeles, Calif.

The entry that re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.

IDPC Visionary Award 2012-2013
Lady Gaga Transformation by Shinka Kimura of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Modern, fresh design; could be seen on a Paris runway.

IPDC Fashion Award Winner 2013-2014
Leaf Walk by Murugesh Manickam

Brides and pearls are synonymous; create a fantasy wedding theme with pearls.

IPDC Wedding Day Pearls 2013-2014
State of Grace by Phillip Bouasse of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

A conceptual, aspirational design that could be prohibitive to fabricate.

IPDC Wedding Day Pearls 2013-2014
Celebration by Shinka Kimura of Brooklyn, N.Y.

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