8-11-2018
The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has revealed seven winners of its 9th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC) among 33 American finalist pieces across seven categories, plus one popularity award chosen by Instagram likes on the CPAA account. See all winner pieces below:
President’s Trophy (the most beautiful and original design concept)
Rivoli (photo 1), designed by Adam Neeley
Luster Award (best-selling pearl jewellery design)
Day-to-Night pendant necklace (photo 2), designed by Hisano Shepherd of Little h Jewelry
Orient Award (ideal item for a new pearl collector with an accessible price)
Orbit pendant (photo 3), designed by Timo Krapf
Visionary Award for Classic Styles (an update on a pearl staple)
Time is Now Convertible necklace (photo 4), designed by Jennifer Pusenkoff
Wedding Day Pearls (a design fit for bridal)
Rivoli (photo 1), designed by Adam Neeley
Fashion Award (design that is creative, youthful and original)
Sea Star (photo 5), designed by Patrick Mohs
Spotlight Award—Akoya Pearls (a piece in which 75 percent of the design or more features Akoya pearls)
Flex Cuff (photo 6), designed by Sean Gilson
Popularity Award (chosen by number of Instagram likes on the CPAA account)
Constellation (photo 7), designed by Camilla Marcondes
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