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In the 1980s and early ’90s, Richard Minadeo created jewels for rock royalty. Fans of his chunky gold pieces — studded with rhinestones, sharp-carved beads and religious imagery — included Cher, Carly Simon and Madonna. Then, in the early 2000s, he disappeared. “I didn’t think I would make jewelry again,” the now 70-year-old tells The...