The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announces the 26 finalists in the U.S. division of the 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC), including Original Eve Design's Coin Pearl Amazon Ring in 18k Recycled Yellow Gold.

Fifty-six U.S. submissions were narrowed down to 26 finalists after judges viewed images of all entries. The judges are Jean Francois Bibet, workshop and production director at Cartier, and Patricia Faber, co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery in Manhattan. Winning entries and the finalists of Faber’s choice will be on display and for sale at the Gallery starting Dec. 9, 2021.