RESOURCES
Some of our favorite beading resources:
(Please let us know of any corrections or new ones to add)
Amalgam Arts Atlanta:
3172 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite B, Scottdale; (404) 447-2070; Owner - Wendy Tonsits; Amalgam is a collaborative studio, school, and gallery conveniently located inside the perimeter of Atlanta, GA. Featuring a variety of art ranging from jewelry and metalworking, to glass art, woodworking, and photography. Classes offered.
Atlanta Artworx:
585 Cobb Parkway South, Suite G-1, Marietta; (770) 420-3818; Jewelry/metalsmithing studio offering classes for all levels, open studio work time, tools, and supplies.
Atlanta Bead Market:
922 Gainesville Hwy, Suite 105, Buford; (678) 714-8293; Featuring an eclectic selection of beads, including Miyuki and Toho seed beads, Delicas, Czech, pearls, Swarovski, semi-precious, bone, wood, copper, pendants, and sterling silver and gold filled findings.
Bead Avenue:
409 Fayette Place, Fayetteville; (770) 460-8900; Open Tuesday - Saturday; Featuring Seed beads, Delicas, findings, semi-precious, Swarovski, Preciosa, and more. Classes are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:30am and Thursday evening at 6pm.
Bead Bayou:
5155 Hwy 9 North, Alpharetta; (770) 667-1233; Featuring Swarovski, semi-presious stones, glass beads, silver, gold, copper, and tools. Also a source for classes.
Bead Boutique:
11585 Jones Bridge Road, Alpharetta; (678) 867-0303; Featuring glass beads, semi-precious beads, natural stones, Bali silver, Swarovski crystals, charms, and findings. Classes are also offered.
Bead Chest African Beads:
On-line only; 1-877-655-BEAD (toll free); Specializing in African Trade Beads, including Millefiori, White Hearts, Chevrons, Sandcast, Snake Beads, Recycled Glass, Bone Batik, Assorted Metal Beads, and much much more. A great resource for learning about different kinds of African Beads. Large selection. Fast Shipping. Visit our site today!
Bead Dreamer Studio:
407-A East Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah; (912) 920-6659; Hours - Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, open Wednesday until 8pm. Offers a full range of services, including classes and individual instruction.
Bead Dreams:
1478 Roswell Road, Marietta; (770) 578-4644; Hours - Tue-Sat 11am-5:30pm; Closeout Center open on Sun 12noon-5pm. Huge selection, including Czech glass, gemstones, and Swarovski, to name a few. Classes are also offered - call for class schedule. Visit the web site and sign up for the newsletter to receive information on sales and specials.
Bead Gallery:
501 South Main Street, Suite 102, Alpharetta; (678) 393-8887; Hours - Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm; Large selection of gemstone beads, pearls, glass beads, pendants, findings, and jewelry supplies. Classes are also offered.
The Bead Bug:
780 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta; (678) 297-0706; Open until 9pm on Wednesdays; Featuring Swarovski crystals, Bali sterling silver, Czech firepolished, and handcrafted lampwork beads by local artists. Classes are also offered.
Bead Hive:
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 128, Marietta; (770) 565-0704; Full service bead store offering classes, birthday parties and Ladies Night Out.
Bead Me Up:
127 Vista Circle, Macon; (478) 742-4247; Featuring Swarovski crystals, pearls, sterling silver, and semi-presious stones, as well as hosting a variety of parties and classes.
The Bead Shoppe:
2849 E. College Avenue, Avondale Estates; (404) 296-9898; Offering beads from around the world, sterling silver and gold filled findings, as well as offering classes and most jewelry repairs.
Beadazzles:
290 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs; (404) 843-8606; Offering the finest selection of crystals, semi-precious, pendants, Bali, marcasite, FWP, ethnic, seed beads, wire, tools, books, clasps, and finished jewelry. Call for class schedule.
The Beadcage:
6401 Whitesville Road, Suite 300, Columbus; (706) 221-4438; Hours - Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Excellent source for seed beads, Delicas, and Swarovski crystals. Well worth the trip or give Paula a call and she will bring your order to the bead society meeting if she's planning on attending or can put it in the mail to you if you can't wait. The Beadcage is also a great source of classes with nationally-known teachers. Discounts for ABS members!
BEADiful:
5912 Bethelview Road, Suite D, Cumming; (678) 455-7858; Hours - Mon Noon-5pm, Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm; Beading supplies, kits, and classes.
Beads By Design:
585 Cobb Parkway, Suite L, Marietta; (770) 425-3909; Featuring a wide variety of beads, pearls, glass, metal, gemstone beads, findings, seed beads, and Delicas, as well as offering classes.
The Beadstro Art & Bead Gallery:
226 West Broughton Street, Savannah; (912) 232-2334; Hours - Mon&Sun Noon-4pm, Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat Noon-5pm; Offer birthday parties and teach basic techniques as you make a piece of jewelry. Two bead bars available to accommodate anyone who wants to make their own jewelry. Also offer restringing, knotting and repair services.
Brina Beads:
3231-A Cains Hill Place, Atlanta; (404) 816-8230; Hours - Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Thurs open until 9pm; Located in the heart of Buckhead, they offer a large selection of semi-precious stones, sterling silver, vermeil, bone, wood, glass, and vintage beads plus many styles of chain and gauges of wire. They also carry beaded gifts as well as designer and custom created jewelry. The store features a large craft area where classes are offered or customers may work on their projects.
Colorstones - Midtown:
2350 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, (404) 389-0817; Hours - Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm; Great selection of precious and semi-precious stones, Bali silver, beautiful pearls, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver findings, seed beads, beading tools, and custom made jewelry. Discounts for ABS members!
Colorstones - Roswell:
10800 Alpharetta Hwy. #184, Roswell, (770) 993-9921; Hours - Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm; Great selection of precious and semi-precious stones, Bali silver, beautiful pearls, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver findings, seed beads, beading tools, and custom made jewelry. Discounts for ABS members!
JFF Supply:
5269-11 Buford Highway, Pinetree Plaza, Doraville; (770) 455-1871; Focuses on jewelers but has a large selection of softflex, sterling and gold-filled wire as well as various tools for beading.
Laughing Spirit Beads:
35-D Nacoochee Way, Sautee; (678) 386-4973; Beading supplies, kits, and classes.
On The Rocks:
Online and bead shows only bead shop. Seed beads, Delicas, Semi-precious, Austrian crystal, glass, Sterling and Gold-filled findings, and tools. Discounts for ABS members!
Organic Stones:
2980 Cobb Parkway, Suite 184, Atlanta; (770) 226-6330; Great selection of beads and classes. Gemstone beads, glass beads, shell, fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver findings, chains and wire, 14k gold-filled findings, chains and wire, metal findings and chains, tools, custom made and hand crafted jewelry.
Simply You'nique:
2715 Summers Street, Suite C, Kennesaw; (678) 213-1389; Carries a variety of semi-precious, Swarovski crystals, pearls, glass, wood, porcelain, seed beads, Delicas, sterling silver, copper and gold-filled findings, tools, books, wire, and thread as well as finished jewelry and gifts. Offer parties for adults and children on-site and off-site and discounts for birthdays and a 5% discount for senior citizens.
Sip & Stroke:
1195 Woodstock Road, Suite 900, Roswell; (770) 641-9833; Large selection of beads, including Czech glass, natural stone, wood, resin, pewter, sterling silver and more.
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