CPAA Announces US Finalists on their 14th Annual Pearl Design Competition (IPDC)

New York City. Nov. 22, 2023. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces the finalists in the U.S. division of the 14th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). U.S. submissions were narrowed down to 12 finalists after judges viewed images of all entries.

The judges are Jean Francois Bibet, workshop and production director at Cartier; Patricia Faber, co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery in Manhattan; Peggy Grosz, senior vice president, Assael; Maria Tsangaropoulos, supervisor of instruction at GIA’s New York City campus; and Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101 online magazine.

A day of live judging will take place in a private location in Manhattan on Nov. 28, 2023.

U.S., International, and student winners will be announced by Thursday, Dec. 7, at the latest.

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Daphne Toi & Moi ring in 18k yellow gold with a 13 by 13 mm button-shape golden South Sea pearl, a 9.14 ct. carved peridot, 1.47 cts. t.w. akoya pearls, and 0.42 cts. t.w. diamonds by Stella Flame Jewelry

 

They're all very design-y and not very wearable.

 

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I'm still thinking they are over-complicated, design-y and fussy and not very wearable.

 

I wouldn't throw them back if someone tossed them to me.

 

I wouldn't throw them back if someone tossed them to me.

I hope someone tosses the ocean serenade earrings to me!