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Designs by Lima Andrea
Beach Goddess Stacked Bracelets
This is an easy style to create by using pre-made stretch bracelets. Add another style layer of bracelet such as a woven or metal bangle to mix it...
Boho Beach Wedding Earrings
These fringy earrings are made with a pearl acetate chandelier focal enhanced by turquoise and coral drops. These are perfect for a destination...
Tie the Knot Bracelet
This is a great project for someone who wants to make a quick yet beautiful design. The soft texture of the hemp is the perfect backdrop for...
Romantic Pavé Earrings
These romantic earrings will light up your face with its sparkling pavé links. I thought using the triangle charm gave these earrings a modern touch.
Pearl Swag Earrings
These earrings have an unexpected swag shape and dangle at just the right length. I used shell pearls for a classic look. These would be perfect...
Safety Pin Link Necklace
Flashback to the 80's with this funky safety pin necklace. I love the charm loops for embellishing, I went with a celestial theme.
Mermaid Scales
This is a different take on fringe using the freeform acetate pieces, the amazonite beads really bring out the blue in the acetate.
Fringed Chandelier
These boho beauties are light-weight and have a soft range of colors in the patterned acetate pieces.
Retro Drop Earrings
These are funky yet subtle in color so they can be everyday wear. Thread the wire through starting at the teardrop wrap a few times then up through...
Acetate Earring Ideas
Using acetate components these earrings are retro with a modern twist. Acetate pieces are light-weight durable and come in many pattern variations.
Fairy Garden Earrings
These are long light-weight earrings that drape your shoulder. I love the mix of the colorful woven focal with the leather tassels.
Simple Diffuser Necklace
You will need sparkling bead chain or your favorite rhodium chain even colorful cord will work. You can add one unwaxed lava rock into the...
Gem & Tassel Ornament
This beautiful ornament will add a touch of luxury to any tree or gift. This agate or quartz will light up under the holiday light.
Nebula Earrings
These earrings meld retro and modern in the most delightful way. These earrings are light-weight and rate high on the trend scale.
Layered Amazonite Necklace
This on-trend necklace is layered with Lima's new Brazil Amazonite links. I turned one link vertically to add more length and interest. This is a...
Sonoran Sunrise Necklace
This Southwest inspired necklace shows rich colors and textures from the beaded chain to the leather tassel.
Diamondback Wrap Bracelet
This bracelet has a modern Southwest vibe displaying the perfect mix of metal and microsuede.
Chatter
on “Starry Night Brooch”:“How absolutely awe inspiring. So lovely. …” read »
on “Winter Berries for Shona”:“This is so pretty.…” read »
- on “Rustic Asymmetric”:
“Wow, this is gorgeous.…” read »
on “blush pink for the wrist”:“Thanks, I too am loving all the pastels this year. Now I know what…” read »
- on “Rosary Necklace”:
“Thank you Moogie, sharing in the same Catholic faith, I would agree with you. Your entire…” read »
- on “Rosary Necklace”:
“........then it is a rosary, but a rosary necklace.…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“Moogie - I spent an enormous amount of time studying comparative religions, especially at TCU. You…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“I am a Catholic Christian & I just spent some time researching whether or not wearing…” read »
- on “Golden Sparkle Bib Necklace”:
“I think this design is great & really versatile. You can do many different kinds of…” read »
on “blush pink for the wrist”:“I really appreciate the beautiful pale pinks in this bracelet. I’d wear it all the time!…” read »
- on “Looking Royal”:
“Beautiful, but only has hints of blue...your friend probably won't mind!…” read »
- on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:
“Very pretty design!…” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“Thanks, Vivian.…” read »
- on “Pearl Swag Earrings”:
“Absolutely! We have many colors in pearls and natural shaped pearls you could use instead. Thanks…” read »
- on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:
“Thank you Robin!!…” read »
- on “Looking Royal”:
“Beautiful necklace. Blue?…” read »
- on “Rudraksha Style Mala”:
“Finally got that guru bead strung! Worth the wait. …” read »
on “Looking Royal”:“Very nice. I like everything you used. Your friend will love it.…” read »
on “Looking Royal”:“Wow, love everything about this piece! Yes, your friend is lucky to have you!…” read »
on “Gilded Fringe Necklace”:“Coolness.…” read »
- on “Looking Royal”:
“This is gorgeous! Lucky friend.…” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“Melody, my glue choices are Elmer's glue stick for the paper and, of course Loctite super…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“The first bracelet is fit for a mermaid princess, the second for a wood nymph. …” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“What adhesives did you use? I really like to see other projects like yours that…” read »
- on “Twilight Glitz Necklace”:
“It really is hard to decide! I've changed my mind 4 times already!…” read »
- on “Twilight Glitz Necklace”:
“Love this! Going to combine the coral, the seashell, and the French Riviera! It's…” read »
- on “Shimmering Druzy Link Bracelet”:
“Very dainty and cute!…” read »
- on “Gilded Fringe Necklace”:
“Love the acetate pieces used as dangles off the pendant. I saw this type of…” read »
- on “Rosary Necklace”:
“Love this! Those new quartz point crosses are so pretty and unusual...just rather earthy and…” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“Really imaginative...and your repurposing of an old lamp was a wonderful diy project! I have…” read »
- on “Opal Tie”:
“I'm not finding the curved beads or the triangle arc beads? I thought there would…” read »
on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:“Thank you, Ali, for those wonderfl design! Like you, I’m sick of winter. We still have…” read »
on “Lazy weekend fun”:“My bad. The other two images didn't present. all beautiful...…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“The narrative doesn't match the picture. No ear rings.…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“Very pretty design! Gorgeous...…” read »
on “Classic Pearl Chain Necklace”:“Elegant and so beautiful!…” read »
- on “Pearl Swag Earrings”:
“How beautiful- would be awesome for a wedding or formal affair!…” read »
- on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:
“So pretty! I love shells in jewelry. You did an awesome job on this bracelet!…” read »
- on “Zig Zag Wrap Bracelet”:
“Very pretty bead pattern...my eyesight does not let me create anything involving beads smaller than 3mm. I…” read »
- on “Raven Pearls”:
“The luster of these black pearls with the gold accents is perfect! Lovely design.…” read »
