Designed to support export initiatives, this association’s mission is to bring together all professionals in the Tahitian pearl industry. Under the leadership of Jeanne Lecourt, founder and director of the FPPF, the association was appointed by CIBJO to lead the working group tasked with developing the first universal classification of pearls. Currently, it is the only organization dedicated to Polynesian cultured pearls within CIBJO — the international body that unites jewelers and producers of precious materials.

The FPPF focuses its efforts on boosting the international revenue of its members, relying on four key priorities:

  • Promote the export of pearls.
  • Develop exchanges with international stakeholders.
  • Share information on global pearl market news.
  • Provide local training on pearl quality assessment and international sales techniques.

Despite its ambitious goals, the FPPF still counts a limited number of members, mainly from GIE Tuavana and the Tainura Federation of Moorea. Nevertheless, the association aspires to unite a broader range of industry stakeholders, positioning itself as a complement to existing structures, without organizing auctions — unlike the GIE groups. Its focus is on providing missing international tools for professionals in the territory.

Although the association has launched several promising projects, it faces a lack of funding, with current members largely financing its activities. The FPPF is actively seeking external funding to strengthen its initiatives and meet the export challenges ahead.