Comments on: Shell Pearls at Lima Beads

By: GloryBeads

GloryBeads — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:46:07 +0000

I love knowing about the gemstone, pearls and metals I use in my pieces. It is helpful to have this info for customers. Thanx!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:20:30 +0000

D MCCALL: the winter mix was made specially and we don’t carry the individual colors in separate strands …yet!

By: D MCCALL

D MCCALL — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:32:04 +0000

I just made necklaces, earring and bracelets with these for a friend’s wedding. They were beautiful. What colors are in the winter mix?

By: Gail G

Gail G — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:24:28 +0000

Are these shells harvested sustainably? I’d hate to contribute to the extinction of the host.

By: ScarletBegonias

ScarletBegonias — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:08:44 +0000

Thanks Kevin for bringing us such great products no one else carries!

By: ScarletBegonias

ScarletBegonias — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:06:51 +0000

For some reason I have gone wacky for bracelets lately!
Will these hold up to bracelet wear for special occasions (not everyday)?
I made a fwp bracelet and so far everything is A-OK. Just thought I’d see if anyone else has tried this?
Can’t wait to make a necklace!
OH and BTW, I have used shell ‘beads’ and my only complaint there is the color is inconsistent.

By: Cat Bird Birdsong

Cat Bird Birdsong — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:25:34 +0000

I just got my first order of shell pearls. OMG!! They are so beautiful and substantial I just had to order more. Of course, I did that before I posted this.
The berries mix picture does not do it justice. They are so much better in person. Now that I have all that I want go ahead and see for yourself.

By: driftingonmymind

driftingonmymind — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:36:53 +0000

The color combo’s were terrific. I picked up one of the winter mix, but later on when I saw the baby blue and brown mix…well I was sold. Now ordering more just in case my project runs short. Thank you for something a bit unexpected and so lovely Randi

By: L Lawson

L Lawson — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:10:51 +0000

They’re so sweet!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:04:13 +0000

Hi Everyone! To answer a few of the questions above:

Yes, they can be cleaned with warm soapy water. We tested this to make sure and it worked very well.

10mm is available, we just didn’t start with that particular size. We will have it in the future as we grow the line.

Thanks Nancy for answering the hole size question! You’re correct, 20 gauge is safe.

Elisabeth – knotting is a good idea because it prevents the pearls from rubbing on each other and also prevents them from all falling off the strand should it break I don’t think it is absolutely required, but would probably help to keep your pearls beautiful for a longer time.

I hope this helps!