We are proud to present the
fourteenth of our members to be featured on
www.cpaa.org. Every month this page will
feature another member of the Cultured Pearl Association of America.
Now we present to you
China Pearl
Headquartered in beautiful La Crescenta, CA, China Pearl is the proud seller of an extensive and diverse catalog of pearls and pearl jewelry to nearly 10,000 retailers across the United States. China Pearl's success is the culmination of 30 years of hard work, relationship building, business acumen and above all, a focused and unyielding commitment to providing high quality, low cost pearls with on-time delivery. Backed by innovative promotional ideas and other key behind-the-scenes support, these essential factors help their clients keep the prices low, and profit margins high.
Founded in 1983 by President/CEO, Harold Jabarian, China Pearl has built a reputation as a provider of high quality product, consistent on-time delivery and experience-based service and support from expert employees. China Pearl customers include department stores, chain stores, and independent retailers.
China Pearl produces pearls under the "Joy De Mer" and "Belle De Mer (sold exclusively at Macy's)" brand names. The company also provides clients with private label goods, in addition to related services such as customized boxes and packaging. China Pearl prides itself on carrying sufficient inventory stock. If a client underestimates their product needs, supplemental stock can be immediately shipped from La Crescenta, CA.
China Pearl specializes in pearls. The result of that specialization is an immense product catalog featuring 12,000 distinct pearl designs and jewelry, including precious and semi-precious stones. China Pearl does not rest on its laurels, either; every six months, 500-600 of those pearl designs are replaced by new ones.
As the company name suggests, China Pearl's business is rooted in Chinese freshwater pearls. But that 30-year-old moniker does not tell the full story of the company's pan-Pacific product line. Today, China Pearl's forte also extends to Chinese Akoya, White and Golden South Sea Pearls, and Tahitian Black Pearls.
In 1980, Jabarian was sent to Hong Kong on assignment to open and manage a pearl factory for manufacturing and export. Just a few short years later in 1983, Jabarian was launching his own manufacturing and export pearl company - China Pearl. From 1983-86, China Pearl grew to become one of the largest manufacturers and exporters in the pearl industry.
By 1989, China Pearl had grown in size to 240 employees, and the manufacturing portion of the company was relocated to mainland China.
1995 saw an even bigger move for China Pearl when it shifted its headquarters from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, California. The decision was made in part because approximately 65% of the company's export was to the United States.
By 1997, China Pearl had found and grown quickly into their now permanent niche; selling pearls directly to retailers, chain stores and department stores, and thereby eliminating the intermediate brokers whose service fees drive up competitors' prices. China Pearl, unlike most pearl companies, maintains an almost vertical integration. As a result, they are able to offer high quality goods at low prices. And thanks to decades-long relationships with five of China's seven leading pearl farmers, China Pearl is also able to supply extremely high-quantity orders.
That simple formula has worked wonders. Every year from 1997-2011, China Pearl's sales have risen 15-20%.
In addition to being invited and exhibiting at major industry trade shows and in jewelry magazines, China Pearl has been recognized for their outstanding service by clients. Awards and accolades include Target's, "Speed is Light" Vendor Award of Excellence in 1999, and JC Penney's, "2009's Gemstone Supplier of the Year."
In 2003, with sales still strong and client satisfaction running high as ever, China Pearl celebrated their 20th anniversary by producing and releasing, "Pearl Harvest." This breathtakingly beautiful documentary offers an abundance of information and education about pearls, and the pearl culturing process and industry. Acclaimed filmmaker extraordinaire, Gianfranco Rosi, was commissioned by China Pearl for this documentary in response to questions from clients about the process of creating a pearl, from organic mollusk to finished product.
In 2010, China Pearl launched, Pearlzzz.com, their first online retail website. Later in 2011, they expanded their online avenue by launching the brand, "Joy De Mer," to be sold on Pearlzzz.com.
China Pearl's industry longevity, ever-expanding catalog and inventory, and continuous reinvention of their company and brands, continues to be the reason for their consistent, high-quality products and service. They look forward to being the source for any of your pearl and jewelry needs.
China Pearl looks forward to receiving your continued business, or to making your acquaintance.
Our Reputation is Your Best Guarantee of Satisfaction
