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Here are a few of my newest pieces. Hoping to make at least a dozen more before a special event at Arrogant Pirate, the shop which carries my designs.

An amber-coloured chandelier crystal hanging from pearls of amber, siilver and grey colours with amber- and clear-coloured faceted glass. © Firehorse Designs

An amber-coloured chandelier crystal hanging from pearls of amber, silver and grey colours with amber- and clear-coloured faceted glass. © Firehorse Designs

Amber chandelier crystal, detail. © Firehorse Designs

Amber chandelier crystal, detail. © Firehorse Designs

A single clear crystal chandelier drop hangs from amber-and silver-coloured pearls and clear- and amber-coloured glass. © Firehorse Designs

A single clear crystal chandelier drop hangs from amber-and silver-coloured pearls and clear- and amber-coloured glass. © Firehorse Designs

Clear chandelier crystal, detail. © Firehorse Designs

Clear chandelier crystal, detail. © Firehorse Designs

Small white pearls and green stone on red thread with coin, resin cinnabar and a pale jade Buddha. © Firehorse Designs

Small white pearls and green stone on red thread with coin, resin cinnabar and a pale jade Buddha. © Firehorse Designs

Pale jade buddha detail. © Firehorse Designs

Pale jade Buddha detail. © Firehorse Designs

The chandelier pieces hanging at Arrogant Pirate.

The chandelier pieces hanging at Arrogant Pirate.

The pale jade Buddha hanging at Arrogant Pirate.

The pale jade Buddha hanging at Arrogant Pirate.

This piece was commissioned by a friend who had a special memento coin from her family. GJ wrapped the coin in wire and I hung it from gorgeous blue apatite stones and moonstones with pale teal embroidery floss. © Firehorse Designs

This piece was commissioned by a friend who had a special memento coin from her family. GJ wrapped the coin in wire and I hung it from gorgeous blue apatite stones and moonstones with pale teal embroidery floss. © Firehorse Designs

This antique watch chain with medallion and encased coin wanted to be hung as a necklace. I added a smokey-blue length of suede into which I sewed tiny seed pearls. I also added a grouping of pearls to the chain. This piece was commissioned as a gift and the recipient was very pleased. © Firehorse Designs

This antique watch chain with medallion and encased coin wanted to be hung as a necklace. I added a smokey-blue length of suede into which I sewed tiny seed pearls. I also added a grouping of pearls to the chain. This piece was commissioned as a gift and the recipient was very pleased. © Firehorse Designs

More new work from the last few weeks, also all over at Arrogant Pirate. In the next week or so I hope to take some pictures of these being worn so the length can be seen.

Gorgeous teardrop pearls and brass bells necklace. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Gorgeous teardrop pearls and brass bells necklace. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and Austrian coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and Austrian coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and British 1943 florin coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and Austrian Mozart 25 schilling coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and coin wrapped y GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls and Canadian Centennial Bobcat quarter wrapped y GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls, jade, wood and painted bone. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls, jade, wood and painted bone. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls, mother of pearl and coin. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Pearls, mother of pearl and coin. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Here are a few new pieces from the last few weeks. All have gone to Arrogant Pirate in Victoria and are available there.

Anklets with gorgeous teardrop pearls and brass bells. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Anklets with gorgeous teardrop pearls and brass bells. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Piratey anklet of silvery pearls and wooden skulls. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Piratey anklet of silvery pearls and wooden skulls. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Bracelet of blue-grey pearls and moonstone. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Bracelet of blue-grey pearls and moonstone. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Larger jade rounds with small jade drops and aventurine flower detail bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Larger jade rounds with small jade drops and aventurine flower detail bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Double row of woven small green jade with aventurine flower detail bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC

Double row of woven small green jade with aventurine flower detail bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

Bracelet of grey, silver and gold pearls with Baltic amber heart. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC

Bracelet of grey, silver and gold pearls with Baltic amber heart. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

 

Sea tones stone bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC

Sea tones stone bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.

…and it represents my jewellery and GJ’s art! Just across the street is the lovely Dragon Alley which has 12 live/work town homes, most of which currently have shops or services in their ground floors. Arrogant Pirate is the newest of these. Opened by our friend Maelynn, the boutique has unique, one-of-a-kind art, jewellery, antiques and oddities. Steven Mehle, whose shop and studio is in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, has his jewellery represented as well as mine. In a later post, I will showcase more of the shops and services in this unique tiny alley in Victoria BC.

Our journey with Arrogant Pirate began when GJ was asked to create the boutique sign.

Our journey with Arrogant Pirate began when GJ was asked to create the boutique sign.

The lights are low to capture the light cast by GJ's newest sculpture, "Trip to the Moon," a lamp and kinetic sculpture.

The lights are low to capture the light cast by GJ’s newest sculpture, “Trip to the Moon,” a lamp and kinetic sculpture.

GJ's "Little Sister" sculpture among some of his paintings and drawings.

GJ’s “Little Sister” sculpture among some of his paintings and drawings.

One of GJ's hand-cranked flying machines atop one of the locally-made showcases.

One of GJ’s hand-cranked flying machines atop one of the locally-made showcases.

A close-up of GJ's latest piece, Trip to the Moon.

A close-up of GJ’s latest piece, “Trip to the Moon.”

This will be the last one for a bit…

A second wire-caged coin (Canadian Centennial Dollar, 1967) by GJ with small champagne-coloured freshwater pearls and miscellaneous semi-precious stones.

A second wire-caged coin (Canadian Centennial Dollar, 1967) by GJ with small champagne-coloured freshwater pearls and miscellaneous semi-precious stones.

Was only supposed to be one piece, but there were enough goodies for two.

It only looked like enough for one. I did have add some smaller grey pearls to complete the second piece.

It only looked like enough for one. I did have add some smaller grey pearls to complete the second piece.

GJ made a wire cage for this beautiful 1921 American dollar coin and I hung it on a strand of gorgeous pale grey freshwater pearls.

GJ made a wire cage for this beautiful 1921 American dollar coin and I hung it on a strand of gorgeous pale grey freshwater pearls.

The second shorter piece with sterling silver clasp.

The second shorter piece with sterling silver clasp.

Rich tones of copper and brown in pearls and semi-precious stones with a lead-free pewter cast pendant by GJ Pearson.

Rich tones of copper and brown in pearls and semi-precious stones with a lead-free pewter cast pendant by GJ Pearson.

Close up of GJ's cast body.

Close up of GJ’s cast body.

Adjustable length; freshwater pearls and labradorite.

Adjustable length; freshwater pearls and labradorite.

For tomorrow, three strands, mostly pearls with a bit of dyed jade and a surprise.

For tomorrow, three strands, mostly pearls with a bit of dyed jade and a surprise.

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

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