boperrycpaa
Member
- Joined
- Oct 27, 2010
- Messages
- 3
The Cultured Pearl Association of America
Winners of the 2010
International Pearl Design Contest
Providence, RI –October 21, 2010
Francis Mastoloni, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the winners of the CPAA’S first International Design competition. “We are very happy with the success of our first competition, entries from 9 countries we received” Mr. Mastoloni reported.
President’s Trophy: “South Sea Glow” Adam Neeley of Laguna Beach, CA
The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.
Luster Award- “The Untouchable” Pearlotica Design Team of Honolulu, HI and “Sea of Love” Philip Dismuke for Jewelsmith of Durham, NC given to the entry that is judged “most marketable” of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace.
Designer’s Award- “Spiral Earrings” Zoltan David of Bee Cave, TX given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond (originality).
Brilliance Award- “Gem of the Sea” Joel Green, Imperial Pearl of East Providence, RI given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way.
Orient Award- “Aurora Eclipse” Anil Maloo, Baggins Inc. of Los Angeles, CA the award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.
The Visionary Award- “The Black Maze” Kaoru Kristy Endo of Hong Kong the entry that re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.
Wedding Day Pearls- “Carved Lace” Elizabeth Blair of Harbor Springs, MI and Massimo Sanalitro of Milan Italy Brides and pearls are synonymous. Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.
Commendations’ given to entries that demonstrate the high standards of achievement, in accordance with the judging criteria:
Gail Kowalski of Nags Head, North Carolina
Giuseppe Lombardo of Portland, Maine
Linda Quinn of Strafford, Missouri
Gabriel Ofiesh of Charlottesville, Virginia
Trish Kennedy of Blue Springs, Missouri
Julia Behrends of East Peoria, Illinois
Alejandra Solomone of Bisbee, Arizona
Nina Basharova of New York, New York
Elayne Lin of Taipei, Taiwan
Ronil Magdaraog of Albany Province, Philippines
Brenda Smith of Woodstock, Georgia
Evelyn Huang of Los Angeles, California
Deborah Duval of Kailua, Hawaii
Sumit Jain of Amritsar, India
Holly Consol of Livermore, California
This first edition of the IPDC was truly International in scope. Entries from nine countries were received.
To view pictures of all the winners please use these links;
President Award Winner
Luster Award Winner 01
Luster Award Winner 02
Designer Award Winner
Orient Award Winner
Brilliance Award Winner
Wedding Day Winner
Visionary Award Winner
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit group founded in 1957, comprised of the finest manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and suppliers of Cultured Pearls in the United States.
Our intention is to "cultivate" awareness, interest, demand and successful marketability of Cultured Pearls for the retail community and the consumer level. Through promotion, education, public relations and unwavering commitment we aim to inspire an authentic passion for all Cultured Pearl varieties.
For more information contact
Bo Perry at 888-31-PEARL or 401-432-9990
boperry@cpaa.org
Please visit www.cpaa.org
Winners of the 2010
International Pearl Design Contest
Providence, RI –October 21, 2010
Francis Mastoloni, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the winners of the CPAA’S first International Design competition. “We are very happy with the success of our first competition, entries from 9 countries we received” Mr. Mastoloni reported.
President’s Trophy: “South Sea Glow” Adam Neeley of Laguna Beach, CA
The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.
Luster Award- “The Untouchable” Pearlotica Design Team of Honolulu, HI and “Sea of Love” Philip Dismuke for Jewelsmith of Durham, NC given to the entry that is judged “most marketable” of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace.
Designer’s Award- “Spiral Earrings” Zoltan David of Bee Cave, TX given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond (originality).
Brilliance Award- “Gem of the Sea” Joel Green, Imperial Pearl of East Providence, RI given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way.
Orient Award- “Aurora Eclipse” Anil Maloo, Baggins Inc. of Los Angeles, CA the award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.
The Visionary Award- “The Black Maze” Kaoru Kristy Endo of Hong Kong the entry that re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.
Wedding Day Pearls- “Carved Lace” Elizabeth Blair of Harbor Springs, MI and Massimo Sanalitro of Milan Italy Brides and pearls are synonymous. Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.
Commendations’ given to entries that demonstrate the high standards of achievement, in accordance with the judging criteria:
Gail Kowalski of Nags Head, North Carolina
Giuseppe Lombardo of Portland, Maine
Linda Quinn of Strafford, Missouri
Gabriel Ofiesh of Charlottesville, Virginia
Trish Kennedy of Blue Springs, Missouri
Julia Behrends of East Peoria, Illinois
Alejandra Solomone of Bisbee, Arizona
Nina Basharova of New York, New York
Elayne Lin of Taipei, Taiwan
Ronil Magdaraog of Albany Province, Philippines
Brenda Smith of Woodstock, Georgia
Evelyn Huang of Los Angeles, California
Deborah Duval of Kailua, Hawaii
Sumit Jain of Amritsar, India
Holly Consol of Livermore, California
This first edition of the IPDC was truly International in scope. Entries from nine countries were received.
To view pictures of all the winners please use these links;
President Award Winner
Luster Award Winner 01
Luster Award Winner 02
Designer Award Winner
Orient Award Winner
Brilliance Award Winner
Wedding Day Winner
Visionary Award Winner
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit group founded in 1957, comprised of the finest manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and suppliers of Cultured Pearls in the United States.
Our intention is to "cultivate" awareness, interest, demand and successful marketability of Cultured Pearls for the retail community and the consumer level. Through promotion, education, public relations and unwavering commitment we aim to inspire an authentic passion for all Cultured Pearl varieties.
For more information contact
Bo Perry at 888-31-PEARL or 401-432-9990
boperry@cpaa.org
Please visit www.cpaa.org
Last edited:
