Designer Spotlight on Jorge Adeler, Adeler Jewelers

IPDC 2012-13 Winner from Adeler

Well known for their pearl collection, Jorge Adeler, proprietor and master designer of Adeler Jewelers, unearths some of the seas most beautiful and majestic pearls and brings them to life through his one of kind designs. Jorge travels to far reaches of the world from the Philippines, Japan, China and the South Pacific to uncover the perfect pearl. His trips then influence his design and how the piece takes shape.

His involvement with discovering the pearls is intimate and detailed; his last trip to Flower Island in Palawan, Philippines he learned 360 interactions that are involved in the culturing pearl process; beginning with the birth of the oyster larva and fast forwarding six years to the extraction of the magical South Sea Pearl. His adventures to capture these pearls range from pearl diving for the Pinctada Maxima-the largest pearl bearing oyster in the world-to harvesting at modern pearl farms.

It's because of this dedication that Jorge continues to win awards for his designs. Winner at the International Pearl Design Competition he went home with The President's Trophy and The Brilliance Award and Orient Award. Two years running he won four second place and two third place competitions at the JCK Jewelers Choice Awards.

From Japanese Akoya to Tahitian Black and South Sea Pearls, Jorge encrusts them in 18 K gold with gemstone accents. Out of the oyster and onto the strand, one by one, two by two, each pearl begins to form into a piece of art joined together by diamonds and semi precious stones, just waiting to be claimed by its owner. Whether worn seductive and sultry or elegant and refined Jorge's pearls can take on any demeanor and style and offer something for any occasion.

International Pearl Design Contest - Winners Announced

The Cultured Pearl Association of America announces 

Winners of the 2012-2013 IPDC, International Pearl Design Contest

Ocean Lullaby

Francis Mastoloni, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the winners of CPAA’S 2012-2013 International Design competition. “We are very happy with the success of this year’s competition, entries from 13 countries we received” Mr. Mastoloni reported.

                             

President’s Trophy: 

... the highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.

“Ocean Lullaby” 

Evelyn Huang of Los Angeles, California

Luster Award

Luster Award: 

...given to the entry that is judged “most marketable” of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace.

“Black Ice Fleurette Earrings” 

Mastoloni of New York, New York

Brilliance Award (photo above): 

...given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way.

“Ocean Lullaby” 

Evelyn Huang of Los Angeles, California

Designer’s Award - Tie: 

... given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond.

“Bathing in the Moon”

Chi Huynh, Galatea: Jewelry by Artist of San Dimas, California

“Ying-Yang” 

Jorge Adeler, 
Adeler Jewelers of Great Falls, Virginia

Orient Award - Tie: 

...the award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.

“X Pearl” 

Geoffrey Middle 
Phetchaburi, Thailand

“Contempo” 

Mark Schneider 
Long Beach, California

The Visionary Award:

...the entry that re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.

“Heart of the Moon” 

Anita Dickey 
Dallas, Texas

The Fashion Award:

Fun, fresh, modern. A design which looks as if it came straight from the Paris runway.

“Tahitian Nights” 

Maggie Davidson 
Edmonds, Washington

Wedding Day Pearls - Tie:

Brides and pearls are synonymous.  Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.

“Medusa Earrings” 

Katey Brunini, 
K. Brunini Jewels 
Solana Beach, California

“Embrace” 

Nuttapon Yongkiettakul of Bangkok, Thailand

Commendations were also given to 22 entries which demonstrated high standards of achievement, in accordance with the judging criteria. 

These can be viewed at Commendation winners

  

This 2012-2013 edition of the IPDC was truly International in scope. Entries from thirteen countries were received.

2011-2012 IPDC Int'l Pearl Design Contest - Winners Announced!

The Cultured Pearl Association of America announces 

Winners of the 2011-2012 IPDC, International Pearl Design Contest

Francis Mastoloni, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. was proud to announce the winners of CPAA’S 2011-2012 International Design competition from the organizations' headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island. 

“We are very happy with the success of this year’s competition. Winners were chosen from a field of 94 entries from 11 countries.” Mr. Mastoloni reported.

President’s Trophy:  

The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.

Winner - there was a Tie between: 

“Inspiration” by Joel Greene of Bristol, RI (pictured above) and 

“Shades of Paradise” by Jorge Adeler, Adeler Jewelers, Great Falls,  VA
(Jorge Adeler 's "Shades of Paradise" received the Brilliance Award see photo below) 

Luster Award:

Awarded to the entry that is judged “most marketable” of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace.

Winner - “Swirl Earrings with Pearls” Barbara Heinrich
Barbara Heinrich Studio of Pittsford , NY 

Designer’s Award: 

Goes to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond.

Winner - “Telepathy”, Anita Dickey, 
Simplicity, Dallas , TX

Brilliance Award: 

Given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way.

Winner - “Shades of Paradise” by Jorge Adeler
Adeler Jewelers, Great Falls, VA 

Orient Award:

The award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.

Winner - “Simply Natural” by Jorge Adeler 
Adeler Jewelers, Great Falls , VA 

The Visionary Award: 

This entry re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.

Winner - “Queen Beads” Chi Huynh 
Galatea: Jewelry by Artist of San Dimas , California

The Fashion Award:

Fun, fresh, modern. A design which looks as if it came straight from the Paris runway.

Winner - “Zinnia Ring with Pearl ” Barbara Heinrich
Barbara Heinrich Studio of Pittsford , NY 

Wedding Day Pearls: 

 Brides and pearls are synonymous.  Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.

Winner - “Endless Joy” By Francis Morris, 
Francis Morris Designs of Burlingame, CA 
(contact info was not available)

Commendations were also given to 18 entries which demonstrated high standards of achievement, in accordance with the judging criteria. These can be viewed at Commendation winners

Winners receive a certificate, international publicity in CPAA partner publications, blogs, and websites, as well as exposure in the CPAA booth at the American Gem Trade Association Tucson GemFair 2012 and JCK Las Vegas.

The Judging Panel this year was:  Denise O'Donoghue from Brides, Robert Bentley of Robert Bentley Company, Cartier designer Jean Francois Bibet and Jennifer Heebner, Sr. Editor, JCK

Entries were received from 11 Countries - Making the 2011-2102 edition of the IPDC truly International in scope. 

The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit 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.