I've been working with beads and making jewelry for several years now, and I remember what it was like to be a beginner. I've accumulated a fantastic list of beading and jewelry-making resources to share. Whether you're just getting started, or you're already a bead addict, come take a look. Maybe you'll find a new favorite bead shop!
My favorite online bead and jewelry supply shops
There are probably thousands of online beading and jewelry-making supply shops, but I use these the most. When I need beads, charms, findings, and new ideas, I visit these sites first. And nobody is paying me to promote these. :-) They're just my personal favorites.- Wholesale Beads and Jewelry Making Supplies - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
- America's favorite beads and beading supplies since 1973. Largest selection of beads and jewelry making supplies at wholesale prices.
Reasonable shipping fee, and all items are assortable for volume discounts. - Rio Grande Gems and Findings
- Since 1944 Rio Grande has worked hard to bring you the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, supplies and equipment, and the packaging and display items essential to the success of your business.
You do have to create an account to order, but Rio Grande has high-quality materials. - Sterling Silver Charms, Charm Bracelets & Beads at Charm Factory
- Charm Factory offers thousands of unique sterling silver charms, charm bracelets, beads and more. Free shipping in the USA. Made in the USA.
- Rings & Things - Wholesale jewelry supplies for professional craftspeople
- Rings & Things is a wholesale supplier (& quick shipper!) of beads and findings, since 1972.
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Lots of online shops to check out
including my favorites, and lots of others
- Wholesale Beads and Jewelry Making Supplies - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
- America's favorite beads and beading supplies since 1973. Largest selection of beads and jewelry making supplies at wholesale prices.
- Sterling Silver Charms, Charm Bracelets & Beads at Charm Factory
- Charm Factory offers thousands of unique sterling silver charms, charm bracelets, beads and more. Free shipping in the USA. Made in the USA.
- AZ Gems, Inc.
- Pearls, beads, crystals.
- www.toocutebeads.com - Authorized Swarovski Dealer
- Swarovski Crystal, Sterling Silver and Gold Filled components, Squaredells, We have small packages at wholesale prices, so you never need to buy a large package again.
- Need gorgeous magnetic jewelry clasps, rhinestone beads, jewelry making beads? Mobile-boutique.com
- There's a wonderful array of colorful brilliance of jewelry making beads, rhinestone beads and magnetic jewelry clasps, just waiting for your fertile imagination.
- A Grain of Sand: direct importer of semi precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver beads, findings, crystals and more.
- Beads at A Grain of Sand. Your source for beading, beading supplies, gemstone beads,freshwater pearl beads, swarovski crystal beads, garnet beads and jewelry findings.
- Specialty Beads
- Specializing in Venetian & Italian Beads, Swarovski Crystals, Lampwork, Semi Precious, Pearls, Firepolish, Sterling Silver Beads, Clasps, Findings, Pendants?and much more!
- JEWELEX.COM, Largest Site on the Web for Unique Vintage Glass Beads
- Vintage Glass BEADS, Over 3000 Varieties that you have never seen anywhere!
- Swarovski Crystal Beads, Sterling Silver Charms, Bali Beads, Silver Beads, Wholesale, BlueMud.com
- Swarovski Crystal Beads, Sterling Silver Charms, Wholesale - Open to Public, Bali Beads, Silver Beads, BlueMud.com
- BeadKing | Swarovski Beads, Swarovski Crystals, Bali Beads, Pendants, Charms, Alphabet Beads
- BEADS Swarovski Crystal Beads Swarovski Rhinestones Bali Beads Sterling Silver Beads Gold Beads Glass Beads CHARMS Custom Charms Holiday Glow in the Dark Enamel Pendants FINDINGS Base Metal Findings Earrings Gold Findings Pewter Findings Silver Findings Wire and Chain SUP
- Crystal Bead Shop Inc.
- Swarovski Crystal Beads, Pendants and Pearls. Large selection of Findings and Jewelry Supply. Low Price Online Bead Supply Store.
- Swarovski%uFFFD Crystals
- Swarovski%uFFFD crystals by K.Gottfried, Inc exceed others in terms of quality and pricing.They have been supplying swarovski crystals for over 50 years.
- Lampwork Beads, Goody Beads, Beads, Awareness Beads, Bead Pens, Gemstones, Large Hole Beads
- Goody Beads - Beads & More Superstore! Leading selection of Lampwork Beads, Large Hole Beads, Awareness Beads, Bead Pens, Gemstones and much more!
- JBB Findings
- Natural ivy and carob leaves, plated with silver or copper.
- Glass Garden Beads
- Cute, unique bottle cap beads and more!
- Bead it - Extraordinary Gemstones
- Bead it - Extraordinary Gemstones
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I'm a bead lover, jewelry maker, and random crafter, and my craft supply stash is out of control! You can visit my blogs (Geek Mom Mashup and Sugar and Sweets) to see more about me! Let's hear from you!
Do you have a favorite bead shop you want to share? Just want to say hello? Go ahead!
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- Sam Sam Aug 25, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
- My favourite shop is www.beadsking.com , i get there too many disigns of copper beads,silver beads, white metal beads, two tone beads, pandants. and they are avilable in difference colours.
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- Nanette Nanette Apr 15, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
- My favorite shop is http://leylasjewels.etsy.com I love the customer service and the free surprises that come with my orders. Support small business! Merci!
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- Stephanie Blaylock Stephanie Blaylock Oct 15, 2008 @ 5:02 pm
- I just to have share. I had a wonderful experience with the Charm Factory www.charmfactory.com I needed 12 cheerleading charms and was in a big time bind. There customer service was incredible. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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- Sep 28, 2008 @ 10:26 am
- Love your page! I am also a bead lover. I make jewelry as a side hobby when I have free time. I love how you listed all the great bead companies out there.
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