The stringing, repair and redesign of pearls are a deeply held passion for Renata Terjeki, one of the few remaining artists of her kind. By Felicia Craddock LONDON — Before her successful, if somewhat ...

Stringing pearls requires precision. The tiny knots between each one must be perfectly tied, perfectly spaced. One mistake, and the piece is ruined. One mistake, and you have to start over. But Esther ...

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