Tariq Riaz’s DNA earrings receives Top Prize in the 2021 International Pearl Design Competition by Cultured Pearl Association of America
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CPAA Announces U.S. Winners of 2021 International Pearls Design Competition
New York City. Dec. 9, 2021. The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) has announced the U.S. winners of its 12th Annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).
On Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, judges Jean Francois Bibet, workshop and production director at Cartier, and Patricia Faber, co-owner of Aaron Faber Gallery in Manhattan (whose store will show and offer for sale the winning entries and the finalists of Faber’s choice), inspected 26 live U.S. division finalists’ pieces in a private location in Manhattan.
President’s Trophy. This top prize is given to the piece deemed the most beautiful and original design concept that is well made, celebrates pearls, and leaves a lasting impression of pearls as must-have gems.
DNA Interchangeable earrings from Tariq Riaz of Tariq Riaz LLC. The DNA earrings are made in 18k rose gold and are inspired by the DNA silhouette. The removable drop part of the earrings features 96 hand-twisted wires set in 24 turntable bases to ensure the pair turn freely and change patterns. Some 100 Akoya pearls that are 4–4.5 mm are set on the gold wires, while one pair of stud earrings features 3.33 cts. t.w. emerald beads and 16 keshi pearls that are 2–5 mm in size. A second pair of studs features 6 mm Akoya pearls and 1.15 cts. t.w. turquoise beads.