It's a cute shop. Very small inside. It seems to have a very typical selection of beads. I didn't see anything truely unique. Service was nice and helpful.
Visited this bead store when I was in the area and was continuing my month-long search for a bead store which offered what I was looking for; a variety of 11/0 round seed beads in generous quantities. While they did sell Czech seed beads by the hank in the back, it was not what I was looking for. Needless to say, this store did not have what I originally sought, but what they did have was a plethora of beads, gems, crystals, and everything in between when it came to unique and eye-catching jewelry. The store is small, but don't be fooled, it is densely packed to the point where you got to skirt your way around some display tables to get around the store. So many options that would make a beader searching for something different and unique very happy. 4/5 stars!
The owner is excellent and they've got a good selection of beads and bead supplies. I appreciate how organized it all I'd too. There is an employee or two that are slightly less friendly and not exactly eager to help, but the owner is great. She's happy to give all sorts of suggestions and knows her stuff. They're a bit on the pricey side but they are a local shop and it's good to support local and when it comes to beading it's so much better to touch, feel, and see the beads/supplies before purchasing.
The best bead and jewelry supply around. The selection is enormous. The owner and staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. I feel like a kid in a candy store each time I visit. Fair prices. Quality products as well. You won’t be disappointed!
OC Beads is a charming little store with a really exciting selection of beads and beading supplies. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I could spend hours in here looking through all the little containers of specialty beads. I can't imagine coming in here looking for something and not being able to find it - or maybe falling in love with something different that makes you change your vision for your project.
I needed one tiny little pearl to replace one I lost on a pendant. The gal that was running the shop that day was beyond helpful...she went through the whole store with me to find the perfect itty bitty little Pearl. Once we settled on the purchase she told me how to put it on my pendant without making it look bad. I am very grateful for her time and patience with me in spite of it only ending up being a $7 purchase. FYI little Pearl was only about $0.65 or less but I ended up buying the repair glue from her which was amazing and two replacement pearls just in case it happens again. Will definitely visit again.
This is a message for the owner. Whoever you had working today 10/5/22was VERY rude to my wife and kids when they came in. Despite no other customers in the store she was incredibly rude and condescending. We hope this isn’t the norm given all the other excellent reviews.
Huge and wonderful selection of beads. I'd love to see some lampwork beads by local artists in a fabulous selection like this but what they have is terrific. Great selection of semi-precious and minerals as well as glass.
Mishie is the best! if you need something fixed she is there to help. They have beautiful beads from all over the world. I'm excited to come visit your new place once it's opened.
They do one thing and they do it well. They sell beads. When I came in a hummingbird flew inside and got stuck and it was an ordeal trying to get it out, but we got some nice beads.
