CPAA Awards 2022
NAUTILUS PEARL EARRINGS
During the CPAA Awards 2022 International Pearl Design Competition, the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) awarded Adam Neeley’s Nautilus Earrings with their “Visionary Award,” for classic styles.
These stunning earrings showcase a propriety gradient SpectraGold™ featuring ombré suites of 36 pearls ranging from 10.6 mm golden South Sea pearls gradiating down to 2.5 mm white Akoya pearls with 0.48 cttw pavé set diamonds.
“Pearls are a continual source of inspiration. Their rich colors, incredible luster and variety of shapes entice me to experiment with innovative ways of showcasing their unique natural beauty.” – Adam Neeley
About the Award
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, judges inspected 14 live U.S. division finalists’ pieces as well as entries in both the International and new Student Division in a private location in Manhattan. After votes were tallied, seven winners had been chosen across seven categories for the U.S. Division. U.S. pieces that will go on display and sale at the Aaron Faber Gallery in New York City
CPAA describes their “Visionary Award” for Classic Styles as:
Attractive, creative, and salable, championing a fresh look for an iconic pearl style—strands, studs, bracelets, or a ring—to help change the dated perception of pearls in the market.
It’s an incredible thrill to receive this prestigious award. Adam and his team send sincere thanks to CPAA and to our collectors for their continued support and shared love of jewelry art.
The judges include: Jean Francois Bibet, workshop and production director at Cartier, Patricia Faber, co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery in Manhattan (whose store will show and offer for sale the U.S. winning entries and the finalists of Faber’s choice), Lenore Fedow, associate editor, National Jeweler; Maria Tsangaropoulos, supervisor of instruction at GIA’s New York City campus; Michael Coan, assistant professor, jewelry design department, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT); and Kathy Zaltas, owner, Zaltas Gallery, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Peggy Grosz, senior vice president, Assael, helped judge part one of the entries but was not present for live judging.
About the Award
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, judges inspected 14 live U.S. division finalists’ pieces as well as entries in both the International and new Student Division in a private location in Manhattan. After votes were tallied, seven winners had been chosen across seven categories for the U.S. Division. U.S. pieces that will go on display and sale at the Aaron Faber Gallery in New York City
CPAA describes their “Visionary Award” for Classic Styles as:
Attractive, creative, and salable, championing a fresh look for an iconic pearl style—strands, studs, bracelets, or a ring—to help change the dated perception of pearls in the market.
It’s an incredible thrill to receive this prestigious award. Adam and his team send sincere thanks to CPAA and to our collectors for their continued support and shared love of jewelry art.
The judges include: Jean Francois Bibet, workshop and production director at Cartier, Patricia Faber, co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery in Manhattan (whose store will show and offer for sale the U.S. winning entries and the finalists of Faber’s choice), Lenore Fedow, associate editor, National Jeweler; Maria Tsangaropoulos, supervisor of instruction at GIA’s New York City campus; Michael Coan, assistant professor, jewelry design department, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT); and Kathy Zaltas, owner, Zaltas Gallery, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Peggy Grosz, senior vice president, Assael, helped judge part one of the entries but was not present for live judging.
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