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Look through this list for stores that offer discounts to SDBS members! Stores with a discount listed will give that discount when a member presents her membership card.
| BEACHED GLASS & BEADS 594 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760-720-5345 |
(Just west of the I-5 Fwy) North County’s best bead store! Great selection, friendly staff. Open classroom daily, tools, findings, crystal, semi-precious, silver, gold, trade beads and kits. Mon-Sat 10-6 (summer hours), Sun 1-5. |
| BEAD BOUTIQUE, THE 2676 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: 619-337-2323 Website: www.thebeadboutique.net |
| (In the Fletcher Hills Town & Country Center, Navajo Road around the corner from Starbucks) Gems,
crystals, pearls, stone, glass, seed, gold, silver and pewter. Classes
and parties. Stringing services available. 10% discount for SDBS members |
| BEAD GALLERY 9823 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92131 Phone: 858-831-9190 |
| (In Scripps Ranch across the street from Denny’s) Classes & parties available. Jewelry, tools,Swarovski crystals, Czech beads, findings, sterling silver, chains, charms and semi-precious stones. Mon-Sat 10-6, closed Sunday. |
| BEAD ISLAND 25359 Madison Avenue #108 Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 951-461-1071 |
(Riverside County) Semi-precious, vintage German, crystals, Czech glass, African, Chinese, bone, metal, horn and buri beads. They also carry charms, findings, chain and tools. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5. |
| BEADS AND MAGIC WISHES GRANTED by DONNA M. PALMER 9039 Caminito Vera San Diego, CA 92126 Phone: 858-578-2273 Website: http://home.san.rr.com/beadragon Email: beadragon@aol.com |
Great selection of seed beads in all sizes and colors, exciting kits and stimulating classes. By appointment only. |
| BEADS CRYSTALS & MORE 967 S. Coast Highway 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: 760-942-5222 |
(The Lumberyard) Crystal,stone, vintage glass, charms, findings & more. Classes, parties & repairs. Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7, Sun 11-6 |
| BEADS AND MORE 4150 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: 858-483-4190 |
(In Pacific Beach at The Promenade Center) Imported beads, gold filled, sterling silver, natural stone & more. Stringing supplies, findings, and instructional books. Free basic beading classes available Sun-Fri 10-8, Sat 8-8. Summer hours Sun-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-8, Sun 10-6. |
BEADS OF LA JOLLA |
(Across from the Bird Rock Café) Classes, parties and repairs. 1200 square feet of beads. Custom designs. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 |
| BLACK BEAD, THE 5003 Newport Avenue San Diego, CA 92107 Phone: 619-222-2115 |
(In Ocean Beach) Japanese& Czech seed beads, gemstone beads, Austrian & Czech crystals, books, findings, handmade, ethnic, trade beads and charms. Closed Mon & Tues, Wed-Sat 10:30-7, Sun 11-6 |
| BLACK SHEEP, THE 1060 S. Coast Highway 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: 760-436-9973 www.theblacksheep.biz |
(At intersection Hwy 101 & J) Beads, plus a wonderful selection of yarns, buttons and loom weaving. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 |
| BOUNCING BEAD, THE 8876 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942 Phone: 619-460-2323 www.thebouncingbead.com |
(Spring St. Exit in the heart of Downtown La Mesa) Bead classes and parties. Semi precious stones, Swarovski crystals, jewelry, findings, chains, charms, books, tools, sterling silver, pearls, glass beads, Czech/Japanese seed beads, supplies and a helpful staff. Mon-Sat 10-6, closed Sunday |
| CLAY FACTORY PO Box 460598 Escondido, CA 92046-0598 Phone: 760-741-3242 Tollfree: 877-728-5739 Fax: 760-741-5436 www.clayfactory.com |
| FOLK ART INTERNATIONAL 823 W. Washington San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-260-0686 |
(In Mission Hills) Beads and ornaments-ethnic and old trade. Extensive collection. Reasonable prices. Tues-Sat 11-6, closed Sunday and Monday |
| GEM AND BEAD MALL 4030 Sports Arena Blvd. Suite L San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 619-523-8940 www.gem-beads.com |
| Importer & wholesaler of semi-precious beads in
a 4000 square foot store. 10% discount for SDBS members |
INDIAN STORE, THE |
(West on 78 freeway towards Oceanside, take the Emerald exit, turn left and go over the freeway. At the light on Hacienda, turn right. In the 2nd shopping center next to California Dreams.) Austrian crystals, Czech, seed beads, charlottes, cuts, sterling silver, gold, precious and semi-precious, metal findings, and much more. Retail and wholesale. Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6 |
| LOST CITIES 2802 Juan Street San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 619-692-1114 |
| (In Old Town San Diego) Value priced exotic gemstone beads & pearls, old Tibetan turquoise, coral and amber. Antiques silver crosses, amulets, chains and bracelets. Clasps & spacers from sterling silver, vermeil and 22 kt gold. Expert pearl and bead restringing. |
| MOUNTAIN BEADWORKS 4470 Hyw 78 Julian, CA 92036 Phone: 760-765-3100 www.MountainBeadworks.com |
| (Located before downtown Julian next to the Orfila Winery as you are traveling east.) Classes. Stimulating collection of crystal, vintage, fire polish, seed, semi-precious, silver & more. Call for beading emergencies on closed days. "The Palce to Bead Inspired." |
| OCEAN SKY BEADS & GLASS 605 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 760-757-3992 www.oceanskybeadsandglass.com |
(West of I-5 near the ocean) Beads and stained glass in one charming shop! Swarovski, Czech, tOhO'S, Bali, Dichroic & Lampwork beads & sun catchers. Classes in off-loom, fused dichroic glass for jewelry, & gold wire wrap and PMC. Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6 |
| OSKADUSA 243 N. Highway 101 #6 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone: 858-755-2323 www.oskadusa.com |
(In front of the Boardwalk) Awesome, gorgeous, exotic and unusual beads from all over. Hand selected new & vintage glass. Crystals & silver, Japanese seeds & Delicas. Fabulous findings. Workshops, books, paper arts and fabulous rubber stamps. Designer discounts. Call for free class schedule and to get on the email list. Mon 11-6, Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 |
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| P & P BEADS & MORE 9157 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA 92071 Phone: 619-561-2323 Fax: 619-561-2324 www.PandPbeads.com |
| (Just to the east of 125). Beads and great classes, especially in wire wrapping. Check our website for "Open Beading Night. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 |
| SHA-SHA, “A Bead Spa” 11689 Sorrento Valley Road Suite C San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-755-2225 www.sha-sha.us |
(In Sorrento Valley) Art jewelry studio and workshop. Studio hours: by appointment and TBA
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SHEPHERDESS, THE |
(In Old Town San Diego) Tempting the inquisitive bead collector since 1979. Stimulating workshops. Mon 10-2, Tues-Sun 10-5 |
| South Sun Products 8601 Aero Drive San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: 858-309-5045 www.southsunproducts.com |
San Diego's bead, silver and jewelry superstore. Large wholesale showroom open to the public. Weekly specials. Casses available. Free parking. Mon-Fri 8:30-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-5 10% discount to SDBS members |
STORE ON THE CORNER, THE |
Christen Brown's Fiber Arts Treasure Trove. Website with hard-to-find items such as French wire ribbon, hand dyed silk bias ribbon, glass buttons, silk embroidery ribbons, charms and more. Shop throuh Christen's online catalog or visit her eBay and Etsy sites. |
* The Bead Society of San Diego County is not responsible for any change of information since the distribution of this list on June, 2011. Every possible effort was used to insure the accuracy of this list. Stores with a % posted will give that discount when a member presents her membership card.
If you have any questions, please call the individual store before you visit.
Thank you and happy beading!
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