California Bead Shops list
Marianne Vaughn
Part 2 of 6
This portion of the rec.crafts.beads FAQ is created and maintained by
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This part of the FAQ lists bead shops in the state of California, in the USA.
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Note: Mail Order does not mean the shop has a catalog! Mail order means you
call and ask for a specific item, you send money or give credit card number,
and the shop sends you the item.
The following shops have closed:
The Bead Shop, Los Altos, CA
Beads, Baskets, and Memories, CA
Beads N Jewels, Chula Vista, CA
Beadz, Fresno, CA
Hillary Kaye, Santa Monica, CA
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources
created: 94.12.03
last update: 96.08.13
Split from Bead Shops FAQ: 10/16/95
Contributors:
Patricia Abahusayn
Stacy Ellis
JM Howell
Ulrika O'Brien
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CALIFORNIA
3 Beads and a Button *Retail store, will sell Wholesale*
10055 E Estates Drive *New Location as of Jan. 1996*
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-366-BEAD (2323), Fax 366-2382
A contributor tells me these folks are friendly and helpful. They have
some unusual stuff, do parties for children and adults and also have an
extensive list of classes for children and adults.
Fanciful beads and buttons, classes.
A & G Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14425 1/2 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-4442
Quantity discounts. They also manufacture beads and findings.
Glass & plastic beads, pearls, rhinestones, metal stampings,
findings, supplies.
Aardvark Adventures *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
37 S. Livermore
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-ANTS(2687), 800-88-ANTS(2687)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2449
Livermore, CA 94551 V/MC
Beads, rayon thread(from India), antique buttons, sewing items.
Adventure in Glass
Loren Stump
4510 Carey Back Avenue
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-421-2260
*By Appointment Only!*
Highly detailed, intricate torch cane work beads, etc.
African Accents Wholesale *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Artifacts, Accessories and Beads
7955 Silverton Avenue *Wholesale to the trade only*
San Diego, CA 92126
619-566-6649, Fax 566-8612, 1-800-52-AFRICA(23742)
e-mail: afric...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~africanacc/
Paul Segal, owner.
All African beads, mostly antique, plus sand caste, cowbone batiks,
ashanti brass pendants, coptic crosses, bone pendants. Finished
African jewelry, including Zulu daisy chain assortments, beaded
masks and belts. Heishi from both Kenya and Ethiopia in brass,
copper, and silver; available in necklace length too. Old Cowrie
shells, original Christmas beads (small/large/elastic chokers and
matching bracelets. All beads purchased in Africa by the owner.
Altamont Jewelry and Gem *Retail and Wholesale*
779 Jensen Street
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-5131, 1-800-595-5915
Jewelry supplies and findings, mountings, sheet silver, silver beads.
Amara Brothers *Wholesale*
1655 N. Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
213-957-1881, Fax 482-1396
African trade beads and other African treasures.
Amber by Graciana *Wholesale*
888 Brannan street, #2070
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-6759, Fax 626-6134, 1-800-AMB-ER50(262-3750)
Amber beads, jewelry, loose stones.
Amber Treasure *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 20875
Oakland, CA 94620
510-547-8660, Fax 547-8772
Amber beads and cabochons, fossils, and silver jewelry.
Amsbury's
161 Industry Avenue
La Habra, CA 90631-6815
714-447-3009
Hand made porcelain beads.
Anju's Art
240 E. Wilbur Road, #B
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-379-9868 (phone and fax)
Glass beads.
Arrow Springs *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Donna & Craig Milliron
4570 Tennessee Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
916-677-9482 (phone and fax)
Fused glass, lampworked, raku and pate de verre beads.
Artistry with Beads *Mail Order also*
3008 W. Burbank Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91505
818-848-1782, Fax 848-2002
Jewelry parts & findings including sterling & gold-filled,
incredible bead selection.
Ascona Beads *Retail, Wholesale, Mail order*
1940 14th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8939
Mostly glass beads & findings; classes on glass lampwork
bead-making.
Barbetta's Beads & Art
2316 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-443-4959
Beads, international traders, contemporary glass, classes.
Basically Beads
512 Main Street
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
916-622-2339
Baubles & Beads
1676 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-644-BEAD (2323), Fax 644-2328
Antique, ethnic, contemporary, findings, charms, classes, books, tools,
seed beads, semi-precious.
The Bead Asylum
5674 Thornton Avenue
Newark, CA 94560
510-744-0514
*Quantity Discounts*
Czech seed and pressed glass, seed beads 11/o, bugle beads, FIMO, Indian,
Italian and German Beads, Books, classes, parties Etc.
The Bead Boutique
4187 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA 92715
714-725-0468, Fax 786-7081
Bead classes, thousands of beads
Bead Box *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595, Fax 818-342-3940
Sequins, pearls, rhinestones, trims, jewels, semi-precious, and jewelry
findings.
Bead Buds *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
10044 McLennan Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
818-360-8639
Delica beads and Japanese seed beads.
Bead Castle *Wholesale only*
P.O. Box 41
Mt. Eden, CA 94557
510-494-8187
Direct importers from Afghanistan, Western Asia, and the Himalayas.
The Bead Centre *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
8555 Aero Drive, #205
San Diego, CA 92123
619-292-0354, Fax 292-0373
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles.
Bead Connections
371 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-489-9825, Fax 489-9826
Crystals, glass beads, finished jewelry and buttons.
The Bead Fairy
178 Ramona Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-541-5475, Fax 541-9103
Beads!
The Bead Fetish *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
801 D Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Shipping address:
1410 2nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-8891
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Bead Fever
166 West Smith Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-2323
Beading supplies, Czech glass, shell, stone, bone, metal, findings,
Indian owned.
The Bead Gallery *Mail Order also*
328 Oak Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
916-527-9105, Fax 529-0977
Seed beads up to 24o, Austrian crystals, antique beads, findings, classes.
Bead It
1325 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
408-426-0779, Fax 429-6919, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Over 7500 beads, charms, pendants, findings & supplies.
Bead Mart
3921 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
619-543-0129
Seed beads, semi-precious, glass, African, Austrian crystal, Czech
glass beads, findings, books, classes.
Bead Ranch
100 S. Murphy Avenue, Suite 105
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-739-8842
Glass beads and findings, polymer clay beads and buttons by Sam & Dave
Design, classes.
The Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
899 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-2115, Fax 494-0380
M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-6PM
Large Selection of beads & classes.
And
2263 Middlefield Way *Head Office*
Mt. View, CA 94043
415-328-7880, Fax 328-7893, 1-800-99-BEADS(23237)
Hours: M-W, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Thur. & Fri. 10AM-8PM,
Sun. 12:00(noon)-5PM.
And
177 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
415-328-7925
And
2980 Stevens Creek
San Jose, CA 95128
408-261-0432 V/MC/AmEx
Crystal, glass, ethnic, silver, copper and carved stone beads,
pearls, findings.
A contributor tells me these folks have some of the most expensive
beads she has seen in the Bay area. Often, their items can be found
elsewhere for less, they also have a fairly narrow selection.
"Most complete class offering in Northern California."
The Bead Shoppe
5273 Sunrise Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-966-6612, Fax 966-5226
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead Source *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7047 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-708-0972
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-6PM
Specializing in Swarovski & Austrian crystals, beads, findings,
Peruvian beads, appliqués.
The Bead Store *Mail Order also*
73-382 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
619-341-9559, Fax 346-9508
*Also have a store in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!*
The Bead Store
417 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-861-7332 V/MC
Hours: M - Sat. 12:00 (noon)-6PM or by appointment.
Over 1,000 beads.
The Bead Store and More!
22722 W. Lyons Avenue
Newhall, CA 91321
805-253-4177
Full-service bead shop specializing in new and vintage glass,
also has classes. V/MC/AmEx/Discover
Bead Utopia
31980 Hilltop Boulevard
Running Springs, CA 92382
909-867-2354 (phone and fax)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3321
Running Springs, CA 92382-3321
Quality beads and supplies at affordable prices.
Bead Werk
10895 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-470-1515, Fax 470-7116
Hours: M - F 12(Noon)-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Large selection of beads and classes.
Beading Frenzy
1142 N. Roosevelt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
209-497-9329 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead-it Co.
1169 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-494-3263, Fax 373-2966
Large selection of unique beads and findings, work areas, classes.
Beadline
995 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-3262
Lots 'o beads.
Beads *Mail Order also*
911 1/2 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1138, Fax 966-3175
Selection of beads, sterling, gems, glass, and plastic, classes.
Beads and More *Mail Order also*
4150 Mission Boulevard, Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92109
619-483-4190, Fax 483-0607
Large selection of beads, classes.
Beads and Rocks
1701 1/2 Grove Street/M.L.K. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
415-843-3319
Japanese, Czech, West German, African, Pontec and stone beads.
Beads & Trims
321 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-689-1000, Fax 689-1460
Large selection of beads & buttons.
Beads at J. Harsin Design
518A College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-579-0861
Selected mix of stone, bone, shell, and glass beads.
Beads Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1214 Magnolia, #102
Corona, CA 91719
909-270-0686, Fax 714-639-1479
Hours: M - F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM
And
949 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92667
714-639-1611, Fax 639-1479
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Complete line of beading supplies and artifacts, Native American jewelry
and goods, classes.
Beads by the Bay
865 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5403
Beads, supplies, books, classes, finished jewelry, repair/restringing,
consignment.
Beads-N-Stuff
1372 S. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-9210
Silver charms, findings, beads (most Japanese) and locally made jewelry
and gifts.
Beads 'n Things
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
(Corner of Palmetto and Santa Rosa)
P.O. Box 1789
Pacifica, CA 94044
415-355-0367
Good variety, not large quantities; beads range from unusual
glass beads to semi-precious to plastic beads.
Beads N Things
5166A Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-6434
Beads, findings, "one stop shop", Mention Lavendar Pages and get
15% off purchase.
Beads of Contentment
1028 J Street
Modesto, CA 95354
209-523-6335
A bead shop and workspace, informal instruction available.
Beads of Marin
8 Locust Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-4364
Fully stocked store with work tables, classes.
Beads Unique *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
308 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
805-399-6523, Fax 393-8432
Seed beads, cut beads, gemstones, crystal, bone, horn, glass,
tools, findings, books.
Beadworks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
519 Munroe Street
Loehmann's Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-485-6612
And
5724 E. Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-584-6909
Huge selection of Czech glass.
Bell Tower Beads Plus
419 Main Street, Suite A
and
434 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
916-642-BEAD (2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Berger Specialty Company, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Barry Rubin, President
e-mail: MFV...@prodigy.com
Hours: M - F 9AM-4:30PM V/MC
Unique, unusual, common beads, bugles, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.
Bijoux Collections
11314 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 129
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-7682, Fax 886-5994
Beads and pearls.
The Black Bead *Mail Order also*
5003 Newport Avenue
Ocean Beach, CA 92107-3009
619-222-2115
Full-service bead shop.
Bohemian Crystal *Mail Order also*
812 S. Maple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-9553, Fax 627-6991
Hours: M-Sat. 9AM-5PM. V/MC/AmEx
Jewels, rhinestones, Swarovski crystal distributor, plastic beads,
findings, ethnic beads.
Broadway Bead
20 Broadway Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
510-932-9909, Fax 707-864-0802
All types of beads and cords, jewelry repair, classes.
Buy-Lines Co., Inc. *Wholesale Only*
5444 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-463-4855
Czechoslovakian glass beads, seed beads, bugle beads, glass beads,
e-beads, long bugles.
Bwanacon
P.O. Box 2795
Los Angeles, CA 90294
310-396-4403 (phone and fax)
African beads.
CGM, Inc. *Wholesale*
19562 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 231
Tarzana, CA 91356
818-609-7088, Fax 609-0921, 1-800-426-5CGM(5246)
14 kt gold findings, cast mountings, faceted gems, findings,
silver findings.
Chester Bead
205 Camino Alto, Suite 130
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-3934
Exotic, eclectic and off-beat beads, findings and classes.
Cord Connection *Retail and Wholesale*
544 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-861-8253, Fax 861-8251, 1-800-881-1500
Beading cord, bola cords, cotton cord: waxed and non-waxed,
hemp, twine, yarn, woven cotton cord.
Cost Less Imports
1710 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-548-2800
Beads, exotic/antique Middle Eastern jewelry, pailettes, sequins,
coin/metal belly dance costumes (pre-made and custom).
Creative Castle *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2321 Michael Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-499-1377, Fax 499-7923
Seed beads, antique, Peruvian, metal, crystal, fimo, beading supplies,
jewelry kits, classes.
Creative Expressions
of Palm Springs
1111 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
619-327-2587
Complete bead store with classes.
Creative Handcrafts
2200 S. Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
619-747-5570, Fax 747-5770
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Culture Shop
330 Santa Monica Mall
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-656-2656
Open seven days a week.
Brazilian, Indonesian, and Mexican folk art, beads, jewelry,
orixa pins, and more.
Dragginwood and the *Mail Order also*
Magic Crystal
322 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-8544
And
216 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
408-475-0915 V/MC/AmEx
Hours: 10:30AM-6PM 7 days a week for both stores.
Carries bags of loose seed and bugle beads and can custom order
beads in quantity.
Drammeh Brothers
6632 Lexington Avenue, #103
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-460-4325, Fax 460-6101
Glass and venetian beads.
Eagle Beads
317 Mid Valley Shopping Center
Carvel Valley, CA 93923
408-626-3575
Jack DeWitt, Owner
Seed beads (sold by tube and weight), African trade beads and finished
jewelry.
Earthstone Company *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
112 Harvard Avenue, #54
Claremont, CA 91711
909-949-7616, Fax 949-7618
Euro Bead
P.O. Box 12112
La Jolla, CA 92039
Crystal beads, importers, crystal and costume jewelry.
Expedition Trade Group *Retail and Wholesale*
1708 'b' M.L. King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 4137
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-644-0110, Fax 644-0166
e-mail: Hawaii M...@aol.com
Glass and silver beads, jade carvings, display material, pewter and
brass amulets, pearls, cabochons, findings, heishi, opals.
Eye of the Dragon Fly
P.O. Box 1666
Spring Valley, CA 91979-1666
619-670-8504
Glass beads, jewelry.
Fantasy Beads *Retail and Wholesale*
946 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-523-4356 V/MC/Discover
Hours: M - F 12 (Noon)-6PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12 (Noon)-4PM.
Specializing in homemade glass beads and sterling silver beads
and findings; over 100 books on beading and jewelry making.
Farrin O'Conner Design
Studios & Store
146 W. Bellevue Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-796-1837
Beads, books, craft supplies, classes.
Fogel's
1128 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
619-456-2696
Specialize in antique, European, glass beads.
The Folk Tree Collection
199 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-793-4828, Fax 793-4841
Forbeadin'
2381 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-923-1414, Fax 921-6519 (please call before faxing)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Gambian Imports
P.O. Box 88
6632 Lexington Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
213-871-0308 or 467-2032
Beads.
The Garden of Beadin' *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
752 Redwood Drive *Retail and Wholesale*
Garberville, CA 95542
707-923-9120, Fax 923-9160
1-800-BEAD LUV (232-3588) Orders Only! V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Hours: M - F 9AM-6PM, Sat. and Sun. 10AM-5PM. Winter hours vary.
Semi-precious, glass, seed, bugle beads and supplies. Also has great
bead sample cards!
General Bead *Retail and Wholesale*
637 Minna Street
San Fancisco, CA 94103
415-621-8187, Fax 621-0529
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM. V/MC
And
317 National City Boulevard *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
National City, CA 91950
619-336-0100, Fax 336-0152, Fax only! 1-800-572-1302
Fax on demand: 619-336-0730
e-mail: QDE...@aol.com
Japanese seed beads, Austrian crystal beads.
Glasscapes *Retail and Wholesale*
3340 Calle de las Piedras
Vista, CA 92084
619-726-0727, 1-800-BBBEADS (222-3237)
Hand made glass beads. Price sheet and samples available.
40% discount for orders over $50.00
Global Beads *Mail Order also*
720 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
415-967-7556 (phone and fax)
Beads from around the world, over 15,000 varieties, classes.
Gordon's Gem & Minerals *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
1118 E. Wardlow Road
Long Beach, CA 90807
310-988-8836, Fax 988-8838, 1-800-594-9027
Beads, stringing supplies, books, cabochons, findings.
Gotsie's Trading Co. *Retail, Wholesale, Wholesale to public*
207 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-5717, phone and fax 714-969-7000
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 127
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-0127
Call for summer & winter hours.
Old Czechoslovakian, seed, and others.
Grieger's, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2830 E. Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
1-800-423-4181, 818-795-9775, Fax 577-4751
e-mail: grie...@interserv.com
Web site: http://home.sprynet.com/interserv/griegers/
Lapidary equipment and supplies; most findings in 14K,
sterling, goldfill, and plate, though a few are simply base metal;
faceted synthetics; cloisonne beads; precious metal sheet and wire;
semiprecious cabochons; semiprecious beads and chips; mountings for
faceted stones and cabochons.
Gypsy Wind *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
147 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
916-823-1020
Hours: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, closed Tuesday.
Glass and crystal beads, seed & bugle beads, stone & metal beads,
bone & horn beads, porcelain beads, African beads, pearls,
findings, supplies.
Hanson's Leather *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
916-633-0844, Fax 633-0844, Order only 1-800-750-COWS(2697)
Czech, French, Italian, Bohemian beads, metal, leather findings,
books & supplies, classes.
Heart Bead *Mail Order also*
761 8th Street on the Plaza
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-9577, Fax 826-9583
e-mail: woof...@aol.com
From Kiffa to Fimo, chevrons to seed beads, Russian Blues to
miracle beads, glass, bone, wood, ceramic, contemporary and antique beads.
Free design assistance. classes.
Hertzel, Richard *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
PO Box 4460 *Wholesale Only*
Palm Springs, CA 92263
619-327-3882
Beads, cabochons, gems, findings, 14k gold findings, lapidary
and jeweler's supplies, mountings, pearls.
Hobby Company
of San Francisco
5124 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-4161, Fax 387-9268
And
5150 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-2802
Vintage glass, seed beads, handmade glass, charms, supplies,
and classes.
Home Baked Beads
1824 12th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-452-9624
Glass beads.
House of Beads
3229 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-0349
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-5:30PM
Gemstone beads, European glass, Austrian crystal, African
Trade beads, findings, supplies, classes.
The Indian Store
at Hobby City
1238 S. Beach Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-828-3050, Fax 828-5765
Hours: 10AM-6PM daily. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Native American craft kits, beads, beading supplies, conches, bone
hairpipes, books. They have a free brochure that shows their
craft kits.
International Gems *Wholesale Only!*
and Minerals
8828 Foothill Boulevard
Sunhill Shopping Center
Sunland, CA 91040
818-951-1141, Fax 951-6684
Beads, cabochons, semi-precious stones.
International Glass *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
and Bead Company
317 W. First at Yale
Claremont, CA 91711
909-626-0877, Fax 625-4609
Hours: M - F 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM.
Semi-precious stones, crystal, hand-blown glass, venetian, silver,
gold, findings.
Jewelart
7111 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-881-7193
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-6PM.
Large selection of seed beads, rhinestones, pearls, and findings.
KMB Corp.
1233 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-5333, Fax 746-6222
Plated metals, plastic, glass, semi-precious stones, pearls, corals,
heishi beads.
Kahn-Fagan *Wholesale and Mail Order*
P.O. Box 3956
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
805-569-1574
Glass beads.
Kali Clothing Co. *Wholesale*
117 West 9th Street, #612
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-683-0980, Fax 682-1267
A contributor says they have a good selection and prices.
Katherine's Beads and Supplies
22458 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5009
909-825-5885, Fax 875-3568
Beads, supplies, findings, classes, Wirecraft supplies.
Klein's Bead Box
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595
*No phone orders*
Beads and findings.
Patricia Kutza
P.O. Box 904
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510-522-6137
Beads and beaded jewelry.
L and Z Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1 Cornell Drive *Wholesale to the public*
Irvine, CA 92715
714-854-7892
Cloisonne and porcelain beads.
Legendary Beads
483 Main Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-829-7229
And
112 Washington Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-769-8385
Unique collection from far corners of the world, classes.
Let It Bead
700 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
408-373-2323
Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10AM-6PM (Winter, closed Tues. & Weds.)
Larger beads and many seed beads, horn, claws, amber and handmade finished
jewelry made by the owner and other artists. Owner does not have formal
classes, but is willing to teach one-on-one when store traffic permits.
The Magical Trinket *Will sell wholesale to the trade*
524 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-0764
Large variety of beads and findings, classes.
McBride & Associates *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2670 Seminole Circle
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-427-2631
Dichroic glass beads.
The Name Game *Wholesale*
505 S. Beverly Drive, #123 *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
1-800-996-NAME (6263), 310-284-3434, fax 552-8080
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM PST
Manufacturers of wooden letter and symbol beads, English, Greek and Hebrew.
OCB Trading Post *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
657 E. Arrow Highway, #M *Retail and Wholesale*
Glendora, CA 91740
818-914-0306
e-mail: in...@ocbtp.com or cat...@ocbtp.com
Web site: http://www.ocbtp.com/
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-7:30PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Seed beads sizes 6/o-14/o, Charlottes 13/o, Crow, bone, glass, and horn beads;
Czech, French and India glass beads. Native American jewelry, crafts, books,
and supplies, Native American beadwork and quill classes.
Rita Okrent *Wholesale Only*
439 Veteran Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-472-1895
Beads, clasps, components, ethnic necklaces and earrings.
Orbweaver *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4793 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510-658-0452
Charms, stampings, books, tools, findings, classes.
Oskadusa, a bead gallery
243 N. Highway 101, #6
Solana Beach, CA 92075
619-755-2323, Fax 481-6410
Exotic, antique, vintage beads, artifacts; jewelry and
silversmithing workshops daily.
Out on a Whim *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
121 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
707-664-8343 (phone and fax), 1-800-BEAD111 (232-3111)
Japanese and Czech seed beads, glass beads, Austrian crystal,
semi-precious stones, findings and supplies.
Palo Pacifica Beads *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
213 Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
408-647-9323 (phone and fax)
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes.
Peninsula Bead & Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5166 A Moorpark Avenue *Retail and Wholesale*
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-1928, Fax 253-6652
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
Austrian crystal, horn, bone and metal beads.
A contributor tells me these folks have the lowest prices and the largest
selection she has seen.
Personal FX *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 664
Moss Beach, CA 94038
415-728-8611
The Peruvian Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1601 Callens Road *Retail and Wholesale*
(Pacific Silverworks is also at this location)
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986, 1-800-333-PERU (7378)
And
493 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-641-1326
Ethnic beads, Peruvian beads, jewelry, findings.
Picard African Imports *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
9310 Los Prados Lane
Carmel, CA 92923
408-624-4138, Fax 626-4172
The Place to Bead
2435 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
San Ramon, CA 94583
510-866-2828
Full-service bead shop with beginner & advanced classes.
Prijems, Inc.
631 S. Olive Street, Suite 810
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-489-1234, Fax 489-1235
Beads, faceted gems, pearls.
Paul Radke Art Glass
1612 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5734 (phone and fax)
Handmade dichroic glass beads.
Rainbow Francom Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Box 1296
Middletown, CA 95461
Delicas, 15/o hexs, tiny antique, supplies.
Rainfrog Ent.
P.O. Box 611
Hayward, CA 94543
510-581-1922
For samples, send $3.00.
Glass, polymer clay, ceramic beads.
Reedtz Beads *Retail shop has closed*
be...@davis.com
http://www.davis.com/beads
916-758-0670, 1-800-218-9435
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 12(Noon) - 5PM.
Mega delicas, Asian seed beads.
Rising Arrow
265 Sobrante Way, Suite M
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-732-2001
They sell mostly Native American craft supplies, also offer many courses on
Native American crafts.
The Ritz
120 Pierce Street, Apt. 4
San Francisco, CA 94117-3371
415-431-0503
Art deco thrift store that carries lots of jewelry and beads.
Saad's Jewelry *Wholesale*
P.O. Box 1002
Roseville, CA 95678-8002
916-783-5419 (phone and fax), 1-800-748-6174
Beads, glass beads, cabochons, faceted gems, silver jewelry.
Sensations
425 Snug Alley
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-9369
Gift store with a celestial theme, i.e., giftware with sun, moon, star,
and angel motifs. They also carry a small but intriguing line of beads.
The owner is very helpful and pleasant, and is currently working to
enlarge her stock of unusual and unique beads. It is located only
one block from the Talisman bead shop.
ShadowDance *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1175
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1644
Colorful porcelain amulets and talismans. Motifs are drawn from global
spiritual symbology and natural world.
Shepherdess *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Japanese beads and many threads, over 100 different classes
offered every 4 months.
Silver Sky International
12113 Silvan Street
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-980-6038
Strings of semi-precious stone chips and round beads, bulk findings,
and spacer beads as well as wood, plastic and glass beads.
Stitchers Source
19006 Canyon Summit
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1085
Fax 714-589-0924
e-mail: stitc...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html
FTP site: ftp.xmission.com/pub/users/a/arts/stitchers
Source for Mill Hill beads.
String Bead
163 E. 3rd Street
Chico, CA 95928
916-894-2323
Wide variety of beads, findings, books, and classes.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful sales staff.
Surf City Beads
17300 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA
714-843-9188
Sterling silver and gold-filled chain, findings, some
tools, and lots of beads! Vintage European, fimo, Czech,
crystals, etc.; classes and finished jewelry too!
Talisman
214 F Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-1509
Balinese folk art along with a unique selection of beads. Owner is careful
to avoid the ordinary. Direct importer of Balinese silver beads.
Tarak High Karat Gold *Wholesale Only*
P.O. Box 609
Kenwood, CA 95452
707-833-6034 (phone and fax)
Gold beads, 22K gold jewelry.
Tarnov Company *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
605 Park Avenue *Wholesale Only*
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658, Fax 826-1712, 1-800-511-2944
Web site:
http://www.northcoast.com/unlimited/product_directory/tarnov/Welcom.html
Austrian crystal.
Taru Jewelers
30 Jack London Village, Suite 128
Oakland, CA 94607
510-832-3531, Fax 226-6959
Beads, ethnic/tribal jewelry, silver beads, jewelry and findings.
The Trimmin' Hut
12111 Sylvan Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-761-4997
Good selection of beads including bugles, colored pearls and acrylic
stones, jewelry making supplies. Quantity discounts.
Heather Trimlett Studio
8170 La Mesa Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91941
619-460-7855
Specializes in lampworked beads; large selection of smaller
lampworked beads, including "whimsical teapots and hearts decorated
with millifiore canes.
Trinidad Trading Company
460 Main Street
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-0711
Glass, ceramic, bone, cloisonne, semi-precious beads, findings.
Lots of other items including local art, Native American crafts,
antique baskets and finished jewelry.
Twilight Refractions
Eve Nagode
3377 Deer Valley Road, #101
Antioch, CA 94509
510-706-0269
*By Appointment Only*
Designer torch beads and fused glass jewelry.
U Bead It
2525 Yorktown Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
916-488-BEAD(2323)
Japanese/Czech seed beads, bone, horn, sterling silver, charms,
findings, old/new glass, stone beads, amber, classes.
Usrey's Rock Bin
P.O. Box 1772
North Highlands, CA 95660
916-332-7017
Beads, faceted gems, opals.
Wakeda Trading Post *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 19146
Sacramento, CA 95819-0146
916-485-9838
Native American crafts and beads.
Westbrook Bead Co. *Wholesale*
16641 Spring Gulch Drive
Anderson, CA 96007
916-357-3143
Minimum order: $25.00 only on credit card orders.
Glass, crystal, gemstone beads, findings, books.
Wild Things
849 E. Stanley Boulevard
Livermore, CA 94550
510-447-9453 (phone and fax) V/MC/Discover
Czech, Japanese seed beads, glass, silver, gemstone, African
trade beads, rare beads, classes.
Winagura Co.
10606 Venice Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
213-559-0366
Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM
Founding members of The Bead Society. They carry all kinds of beads
including gold, silver, semi-precious stone, glass, rhinestones, and
more.
Wind River *Wholesale Only*
10765 Cushdon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-470-1974
Ethnic beads, silver beads.
Yone of San Francisco
478 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
915-986-1424
Full-service bead shop with classes.
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Information in this list came from Ornament mag., Bead and Button mag.,
The Bead Society of Greater Washington newsletter, Lapidary Journal,
and The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig.
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