Welcome

Welcome to Amy Sims Designs. I’m Amy, and I make handmade lampwork beads and sterling silver wire jewelry. All of my beads and jewelry are handmade by me, in my home studio. The Gallery contains pieces that have already been sold, but if you see something you like let me know. Each bead is one of a kind, but I may be able to make something similar. You may also see my work at several shows and festivals throughout the year. You can find a listing of those here.

About the Beads

I like options! I want everyone to be able to enjoy my lampwork, so there are many options to choose from:
If you are a jewelry artist, you may choose to buy the beads in sets or singles. If not, you can still easily wear the beads. Most of the beads I make have large holes, and will fit most Italian bracelets. (I have a Troll bracelet that I wear mine on). I have similar bracelets available for you to purchase if you would like to be able to immediately wear your beads.

Other options include a 16” sterling omega chain, a bangle with a removable ball end and two sterling friction beads, a Quick Switch Pendant, which allows you to change out your beads, and Interchangeable Earrings which will allow the same. For the bead pairs, you have the option of having them wire wrapped for wearing them on the earrings. You only need one pair of earring wires, one chain, or one bracelet, and then you can add or change out the beads as you like. See the Extras section for parts to create your own jewelry with my beads.

If you do not wear jewelry, I have options for you as well! Check out the pens, wine stoppers, bottle openers, and more in the Other section.

And if you don’t care to bother changing out beads, take a look at the Jewelry section, where you will find finished bracelets, earrings and the occasional necklace. There may even be cufflinks and studs in the future!

About the name bracelets

The name bracelets are hand woven in the Byzantine style with hand cut sterling silver 18 gauge rings.

Thanks for visiting my site. You can read more about me and lampworking in the About Me section. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or anything else you would like to discuss please email me.