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Here are a few new pieces I’ve made in the last couple months. Some are available here.

Jade, freshwater pearls, labradorite, brass, chalcedony and velvet. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

Jade, freshwater pearls, labradorite, brass, chalcedony and velvet. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

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Jade and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

Mother of pearl and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

Mother of pearl and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

Black Jasper and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

Black jasper and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.

Black jasper, pearls, velvet and copper. © Firehorse Designs 2014

Black jasper, pearls, velvet and copper. © Firehorse Designs 2014

Two new necklaces recently completed:

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Plus, it’s too stormy out for adventuring. You can see more of Steven’s and GJ’s work on their websites. GJ also has a Tumblr blog.

A tropical underwater inspiration for this long necklace which incorporates three silver cast pendants by Steven Mehle.

A tropical underwater inspiration for this long necklace which incorporates three silver cast pendants by Steven Mehle.

A close up of the silver cast starfish and sand dollar pendants by Steven Mehle.

A close up of the silver cast starfish and sand dollar pendants by Steven Mehle.

Today's piece will incorporate a GJ Pearson cast pendant.

Today’s piece will incorporate a GJ Pearson cast pendant.

Three strands of freshwater pearls in pale pink, peach, mauve and magenta with accents of dyed magenta jade and silver cast hearts by Steve Mehle.

Three strands of freshwater pearls in pale pink, peach, mauve and magenta with accents of dyed magenta jade and silver cast hearts by Steve Mehle.

These cast silver hearts are by artisan Steven Mehle who hand fabricates gorgeous jewelry in Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia.

These cast silver hearts are by artisan Steven Mehle who hand fabricates gorgeous jewelry in Peggy’s Cove Nova Scotia.

I've had this beautiful silver three-strand clasp for a while. The original necklace I built for it didn't work, so I'm trying it on this one. I just hope it's strong enough to hold all these pearls!

I’ve had this beautiful silver three-strand clasp for a while. The original necklace I built for it didn’t work, so I’m trying it on this one. I just hope it’s strong enough to hold all these pearls!

Sea tones with silver castings by Steven Mehle.

Today’s project is sea tones with more silver castings by Steven Mehle.

Today I was working with fresh-water pearls and a casting of GJ’s.

The finished piece from a few days ago; glass faux pearls, freshwater pearls, miscellaneous glass, crystal and metal pieces.

The finished piece from a few days ago; glass faux pearls, freshwater pearls, miscellaneous glass, crystal and metal pieces.

Eight-millimetre freshwater pearls, black agate, labradorite and a lead-free pewter male torso casting by GJ Pearson.

Eight-millimetre freshwater pearls, black agate, labradorite and a lead-free pewter male torso casting by GJ Pearson.

Today's finished piece.

Today’s finished piece.

Trying out something new with pearls and other stones. The casting is by GJ.

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