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Tan Su Yen

Published Tue, Oct 20, 2020 · 09:50 PM

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TO SAY that crafting jewellery from cultured pearls is a labour of love is almost an understatement.

A 14cm strand of Akoya pearls is five to six years in the making, from when the pearls start to form in baby oysters to when the necklace takes its place in the Pearl Falco showroom.

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