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Welcome
Beads Galore is your one-stop bead shop. We have one of the largest selections of beads anywhere, all under one roof. We’ve been in business for over 20 years, and as a reliable, established firm, we truly understand how to meet our customers’ needs. We are known for having an amazing variety of beads, findings, Swarovski crystals, and other jewelry-related products, as well as competitive prices and the friendliest, most helpful staff around!
We do not buy from other bead stores, but instead buy directly from the manufacturers, importing our products from around the world, such as Bali, Israel, India, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Africa… the list goes on and on. This allows us to keep our prices low. In fact, many of our customers are retail bead stores and professional jewelry designers who supply boutiques and department stores – and many are hobbyists who enjoy getting wholesale prices!
You won’t find another store like this. Are you looking for something unusual? We probably have it. Semi-precious stone such as turquoise, lapis lazuli, and amethyst, Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, pearls, shell, coral, silver, gold, copper, brass, amber, wood, bone, tools, findings, stringing supplies, and more – we have it. And if we don’t have it, we will do our best to get it for you. To better serve you, we stay current on the latest fashion trends in beaded jewelry – so you can, too!
History
About 30 years ago, founder Norman Lawitz looked at the growing popularity of beaded jewelry, and saw an opportunity to make some extra cash on the side. He and his then-teenage sons, Bernie, Mitch, David, and Jim, started making jewelry and selling it at the local swap meet. Their designs were very popular, and they sold out week after week. Everything changed one day, though, when a customer looked at their necklaces, had an idea for a different necklace design, and wondered, could she buy some loose beads?
A light bulb went off in their heads! Why not just buy the beads in quantity, sell them loose, and have the customers make their necklaces themselves? As Bernie Lawitz says, “That started a monster!” At the time, there was no such thing as a "bead store" - we were one of the first. By 1986, Beads Galore was born. Two years later, we published our first catalog, and our mail order business exploded. Soon, we were exporters, shipping our products all over the world. We put up our first Web site in 2003, and got to meet even more bead lovers – like you!
And in case you’re wondering – we’re bead lovers, too! For example, Bernie is known for his extensive knowledge about West African trade beads of the 1800s. He brings his love of these beads to Beads Galore, and we sell a wide variety of lovely old trade beads from Africa. And take a look at our staff - most of us are wearing jewelry we made ourselves, because we love the beads!
Conclusion
We carry many more items than we can possibly show on our web site, but we invite any inquiries you may have about items not shown here. Many additional items, colors, sizes, and finishes are available. Please browse our site, call us, or come see us in person at our store in Tempe, Arizona. From all of us at Beads Galore, we ask that you enjoy the site and always enjoy life!