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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.

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.

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.

Stay tuned tomorrow to see what became of these materials.

Looks similar to today's project plate, but the final piece will be very different.

Looks similar to today’s project plate, but the final piece will be very different.

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.

Pale grey glass faux pearls, mauve freshwater pearls with other bits and pieces. Stay tuned…

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

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