Dear Editors, Public Relations and Social/ Media Managers/sales and Representatives.
Source: The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc.
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
Contact: Kathy Grenier, Director of Public Relations
For Immediate release:
The Cultured Pearl Association of America announces winners of the 7th annual International Pearl Design Contest – 2016-2017 IPDC
Providence, RI –November 1, 2016
Pearl is the artist’s muse. Jewelry brings forth the fullest and highest expression.
Peter Bazar, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the winners’ of CPAA’S 2016-2017 International Design competition. “We are very happy with the success of this year’s competition, entries from 18 countries we received” Mr. Bazar reported.
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President’s Trophy – “Murmuring Stream” Yi-Shiun Tsai of Taipei City, Taiwan .The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.
Luster Award – “Dentelle” The Pearl Exporting Company of Portland, ME. Most marketable design for retail.
Designer’s Award –“Pearl Blossom” Wan-Fang Ting of Taipei City, Taiwan. Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination.
Brilliance Award – “Impact” Ching-Ting Han of Taipei City, Taiwan. Best illustration for spectrum of pearl colors.
Orient Award –“Orbital” Brenda Smith of Woodstock, GA and “Wrapped” Susan Hogue, Campanelli & Pear of Troy, MI. Compelling design esthetic; inspiring a new affinity for pearls.
The Visionary Award – “Safe and Sound” Yi-Hsien Lu of Taipei City Taiwan. Redefining the iconic pearl strand; shifting perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.
The Fashion Award –“Skeletal Pearl Collar” Chelsea Knights of Long Beach, California. Modern, fresh design could be seen on a Paris runway.
Wedding Day Pearls – “IVY” Sameena Anjum. T. Of Bangalore, India. Brides and pearls are synonymous; create a fantasy wedding with pearls.
Fantasy Award – “Path-Braker” Murugesh Manickam of Bangalore, India. Conceptual, aspirational design prohibitive to fabricate.
Commendations were also given to entries which demonstrated high standards of achievement in accordance with the judging criteria.
COMMENDATION WINNERS
Hisano Shepherd, Little h Jewelry, Los Angeles, California
Adam Neeley, Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry, Laguna Beach, California
Michael Jensen, Michael Jensen Designs, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Lynn Gambino, Old Brookville, New York
Paula Crevoshay, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Elizabeth B. Kirby, Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls, Harbor Springs, Michigan
Randy Coffin, Coffin & Trout Jewelers, Chandler, Arizona
J. Hunter Pearls Fiji, Savusavu Town, Fiji
Barbara Heinrich, Pittsford, New York
Link Wachler, Link Wachler Designs, Troy, Michigan
As the Award and Commendation winners complete their piece, they will be available for viewing on our website www.cpaa.org.
We are proud to announce our judging panel, each represent varied viewpoints, insight and expertise.
JEAN FRANCOIS BIBET, CARTIER, WORKSHOP DIRECTOR PRODUCTION
A native of France and a graduate from the France Jewelry School of Lyon. Jean worked In French Polynesia for 5 years, creating and modeling Tahitian Black Pearl Jewelry. Moving to the U.S. 15 years ago and began working in high platinum jewelry for Van Cleef and Arpels. He is currently with Cartier, N.Y., managing their high jewelry workshop in North America.
SHANE CLARK, BRIDES , SENIOR FASHION & ACCESSORIES EDITOR
Most recently, Shane Clark was a freelance market editor at InStyle, Glamour, Lucky and Shape. Prior to her stint in freelance she held the Associate Market Editor title at both Harper’s Bazaar and Self.
BETH BERSTEIN, AUTHOR, JEWELRY JOURNALIST AND JEWELRY CONSULTANT
For the past twenty years, Beth has been fortunate enough to be engaged in two of her passions which have become careers: writing about and designing fine jewelry. Since 2012, she has authored three books on jewelry including “Jewelry’s Shining Stars: Shaping Today’s Collectibles and Tomorrow’s Heirlooms.”
Beth launched Bejeweledmag.com this July – an online consumer jewelry publication. In addition she is a contributing writer, with a weekly column for the online publication The Jewellery Editor.
Bernstein was the senior editor of INDESIGN AND INSTORE magazines for five and a half years. Since 2002, her consulting company Plan B works with both established and emerging designers on branding, promotion, design, merchandising and marketing, and Beth also designs her own custom pieces for private clients.
Bernstein is a member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians (ASJH) and Women’s Jewelry Association. Connect with and follow Beth on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Beth@Beth-Bernstein.com
MICHELLE GRAFF, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAL JEWELER
Michelle is the editor-in-chief of National Jeweler and is responsible for the daily content posted to NationalJeweler.com as well as the publication’s digital magazine and State of the Majors report, due out this fall.
She resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. and, in her spare time, enjoys reading, running and cooking.
CHERYL KREMKOW, DIRECTOR, CITRINE MEDIA
Cheryl Kremkow has more than 25 years experience telling compelling jewelry stories to consumers, retailers and manufacturers. The former editor-in-chief of Modern Jeweler, Lustre, and Jewellery News Asia magazines, she has also been the vice-president of content for three jewelry e-commerce start-ups. Her popular jewelry blog GemObsessed.com attracts an international audience of jewelry collectors, designers,
Jennifer Pearson, VP Marketing, Assael
Jennifer Pearson is currently the VP of Marketing for Assael Inc., the purveyor of the worlds finest saltwater pearls.
For the past 17 years, Jennifer has worked within the jewelry industry, dedicated to helping brands reach their full potential through strategic brand management and increased exposure.
Her past work experience includes Effy Jewelry, Hello Kitty Fine Jewelry, QVC, Movado, and Tiffany & Co.
AWARD WINNERS
President's Trophy- Murmuring Stream, Yi Shiun of Taipei City
Luster Award – “Dentelle” The Pearl Exporting Company of Portland, ME
Designer’s Award –“Pearl Blossom” Wan-Fang Ting of Taipei City, Taiwan
Brilliance Award – “Impact” Ching-Ting Han of Taipei City, Taiwan.
Co- Orient Award –“Orbital” Brenda Smith of Woodstock, GA
“Wrapped” Susan Hogue, Campanelli & Pear of Troy, MI
The Visionary Award – “Safe and Sound” Yi-Hsien Lu of Taipei City Taiwan
The Fashion Award –“Skeletal Pearl Collar” Chelsea Knights of Long Beach, California.
Wedding Day Pearls – “IVY” Sameena Anjum. T. Of Bangalore, India.
Fantasy Award – “Path-Braker” Murugesh Manickam of Bangalore, India
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a nonprofit 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 401-432-9990
boperry@cpaa.org
Please visit www.cpaa.org
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