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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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These two new pieces began as a commission for my sister. She sent me the most gorgeous red pearls and asked me to make something from them.  I really enjoyed this one, so I made two. She loved them so much, she took both and gave one away as a birthday gift.

Deep red pearls and garnets are braided into dark maroon and bright red embroidery floss with a brass floral pendant.

Deep red pearls and garnets are braided into dark maroon and bright red embroidery floss with a brass floral pendant. © Firehorse Designs 2013.

The detail in the flower for this one is small faceted glass beads and tiny mixed-coloured pearls.

The detail in the flower for this one has small faceted glass beads and tiny mixed-coloured pearls. © Firehorse Designs 2013.

This second one uses a pink thread as the second colour. Overall it has a pinker, or purply hue.

This second one uses a pink thread to replace the bright red one. Overall it has a pinker, or purply hue. © Firehorse Designs 2013.

Detail. Pale pink freshwater pearls and tiny garnets are used in the floral detail.

Pale pink freshwater pearls and tiny garnets are used in the floral detail. © Firehorse Designs 2013.