Marina restores a variety of beaded jewelry, including necklaces and bracelets, with pearls being one of her specialties. She also has extensive experience restoring antique jewelry and intricate pieces made using historical techniques.

One example is antique jewelry woven with blonde horsehair, a technique that was popular during the 1800s. These pieces were traditionally made using long, thin horsehair from the tail because it was strong enough to hold the intricate designs together. The work is extremely detailed and time-consuming, and very few artisans today have the experience to restore these pieces properly.

Marina has successfully restored antique horsehair jewelry and other intricate pieces for major auction houses and antique jewelry dealers around the world.

The restoration process begins with contacting Marina and sending clear photos of the damaged areas. Once Marina receives the piece, she carefully evaluates it and determines what materials, colors, and sizes are needed to match the original design.

For more extensive restorations, the damaged sections may need to be carefully removed. Marina then studies the original weaving and pattern before recreating it by hand, matching the original design as closely as possible. Because every piece is unique, the restoration process is tailored to the individual jewelry and its condition.

Yes. Marina can often reuse the original stones or pearls when redesigning a piece, allowing you to keep the meaningful elements of the original jewelry while giving it a new design. This is a great way to preserve the character and history of an inherited piece while creating something that feels more personal and wearable today

If a piece is too damaged to restore in its original form, it may be better to start the restoration from scratch. This can happen when there is too much damage or leftover glue from previous attempts to repair the jewelry.

In these cases, Marina can use the original piece as a guide and select new or very similar beads that closely match the original design. She can then recreate the piece using the matching materials while preserving the look and character of the original jewelry.

Yes. Antique clasps can often be restored if they are missing stones or pearls. In some cases, a clasp may be too damaged or no longer available, so a new clasp may need to be made from scratch to complement the original piece as closely as possible.