craftsmen

As a compromise, he visited the cathedral eight days ago to thank hundreds of craftsmen and women – a televised tour which allowed the world a first glimpse of the stunningly rejuvenated interior.

In the past five years, he has hired half a dozen craftsmen to create replicas of these statues, each taking between three months and a year to finish.

Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet features updates like delicate mesh in hexagon and briquette motifs, woven by the maison’s craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon.

The coin is thought to have been made by Royal Mint craftsmen before the 20p denomination was released into circulation in 1982.

Heller’s team, which includes bench jewelers and craftsmen based in downtown L.A., was working overtime to get the piece made in five weeks.