During the CPAA Awards 2018 International Pearl Design Competition, the Cultured Pearl Association of America awarded Adam Neeley’s Rivoli Earrings their “President’s Trophy,” the competition’s most prestigious recognition. In the same competition, Rivoli Earrings were also awarded the “Wedding Day Pearls” honor.
Inspired by nature’s beauty and the eternal curves of flowing water, the Rivoli Earrings showcase matching suites of white Akoya and golden South Sea pearls. An array of pearls spans each earring’s dramatic 5-inch length, beginning with petite white Akoya pearls and transitioning into larger, golden South Sea pearls. To compliment the color gradient of the pearls, the design is crafted in multiple tones of gold: cascading 14kt white gold, 14kt yellow gold, 18kt yellow, and 22kt yellow gold. Hidden hinges were engineered to allow each pearl section to gracefully articulate. The pair is finished with 324 pavé set diamonds totaling 4.45 carats, illuminating the design.
Contest Judges, pictured above, were Tara Silberberg of The Clay Pot, Jean Francois Bibet, of Cartier, and Cheryl Kremkow, Editor and Brand Consultant.
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From his Laguna Beach studio, designer and goldsmith Adam Neeley pushes the boundaries of modern jewelry design. Born a gem-lover and educated at the prestigious Gemological Institute of America and Le Art Orafe, Adam has spent his life mastering the craft and art form of jewelry making and design. As a member of the American Jewelry Design Council, Adam is honored to share his expertise and passion with the world. His award-winning jewelry is celebrated by jewelry collectors, industry authorities, including MJSA and AGTA, and the Smithsonian Institution. We invite you to learn more by visiting our About Adam and Welcome pages.
From his Laguna Beach studio, designer and goldsmith Adam Neeley continues to push the boundaries of modern jewelry design. A lifelong gem-lover educated at the prestigious Gemological Institute of America and Le Art Orafe, Adam has dedicated his career to mastering the complex art form of fine jewelry making. His innovative, award-winning pieces are celebrated by collectors and leading industry authorities alike, including MJSA and AGTA. As a proud member of the American Jewelry Design Council, he is honored to share his expertise and passion with a global audience.
Adam’s visionary designs have earned a place in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution and were recently celebrated in a 2024 solo exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum. You can explore these cultural milestones on our Museums, Exhibitionss & Collections page. His work has also captivated mainstream media, with high-profile features in The New York Times, Financial Times, and other leading publications highlighted on our Press page. We invite you to learn more about his design philosophy and extensively documented career by visiting our About and Welcome pages.