Category Archives: News

Following a move to California in her late teens, Leseine relocated briefly to French Polynesia in 2003; meeting pearl farmers and studying the cultured pearl industry. In 2004, she founded Tahitian Designs, selling distinctive carved black Tahitian pearls. Leseine commissioned a … Continue reading →

The Board of Directors of the Cultured Pearl Association of America is excited to announce the release date of “The Journey of the Pearl” on April 10th, 2012. The DVD set will be mailed out to those of you that … Continue reading →

Following the announcement of the launch of the JNA Awards 2012 with Rio Tinto and Chow Tai Fook leading the event as Headline Partners, Robert Wan Tahiti joins Israel Diamond Institute and Shanghai Diamond Exchange as an Honoured Partner of … Continue reading →

From March 18 to 20, the sale proceeds of Tahitian pearls, organized by GIE Poe o Rikitea which are involved three other GIE: Poe o Tahiti Nui, No Raromatai, Pearl of Manihi and the Union of small and medium producers. It’s their third international auction (the first of the year, the next will be in August), in partneship with … Continue reading →

“La Maison de la Perle” will promote Tahitian pearls worldwide. June 1-4, 2012: JCK Show – Las Vegas June 21-24, 2012: Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem Fair September 19-23, 2012: Asia World Expo - Hong Kong September 21-25, 2012: Convention center - Hong … Continue reading →

More than 3,100 exhibitors from 48 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, are taking part in the 29th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which opened today and continues through 20 February at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition … Continue reading →

Purchased by Boodles MD Nicholas Wainwright at the highly publicised jewellery sale in New York, the pair, identical in form and made in the 1970s, were designed by Elizabeth Taylor and have her signature etched on the back. One features … Continue reading →

The Statistical Institute of French Polynesia (ISPF) publish results of the sector for 2010. Pearl farming in 2010 In 2010, the share of exports in total pearl local exports remained at 70% (against 92.5% in 2000), results a decline of … Continue reading →

For the second time in Polynesia and the festivities celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Pearl of Tahiti, which will be held from November 30 toDecember 4, 2011 at the Hotel Sofitel Maeva Beach Tahiti, the Maison de la Perle holds ”The election of the most beautiful Tahitian cultured pearl.” This contest takes place in two stages. First, local buyers that they are dealers or jewelers were selected from each offive categories … Continue reading →

The AGTA Spectrum Awards™ is considered the most respected and prestigious creative award for the design industry. It honors, recognizes and promotes designers whose work utilizes natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls in finished fine jewelry design. Winners were announced … Continue reading →