This is a sweet little establishment with a good variety of beads that are moderately to a little higher priced. There was a good selection of items on sale however. The ladies tending to the customers were very helpful. When asked for detailed advice they gracefully provided it, yet they let me shop undisturbed (my preference). The sweet kitty in the back is in a large cat environment type enclosure and looks very well cared for. It is a mascot I guess with fan mail on the wall. So cute! All in all I found exactly what I was looking for and had a pleasant time shopping. read more

Always have unique one of a kind beads. Needed dice beads last minute for a casino nite and they had them. Awsomeness!

Great place the find any kind of beads you want. Great products and reasonably price. And the customer service is wonderful, Wendy was so kind to me and all the other customers she was helping!!! Definitely would come here again read more

I have shopped here several times and have always had a great experience. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and will readily help you find the beads, findings, etc that you need. Though the store is a bit small it is packed with an incredible selection of seed beads, charms, and tools. There are even books and classes available if you want to take your knowledge to the next level. There is always someone else shopping there which speaks as to why this small store is still in business despite online competitors. If you are even a casual beader I greatly recommend you to check out this small gem of a shop! Sorry for the pun I couldn't resist! :) read more

I literally just got home after spending over 2 hours looking at beads, charms, crystals, gems, stones, findings, cord, and more. Beads Beads is by far the best bead store in Orange County. The selection is huge, (and includes a nice selection of half off sale beads), the prices beat every other bead store I've been to, (which is a lot), and the staff (Wendy and Rosie) are beyond friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend visiting this hidden gem, (same lot as Bank of America), if you're ever in the area. I will definitely be back for more. Thank you! read more

I'm from out of town and have visited this shop twice. I love it. It's small and crowded, but has tons of beads. Great customer service. When I'm back in the area I will definitely visit again. read more

Beads Beads - Jewelry Near Me - Orange, California

I used to be in a beading phase and went here consecutively for a good while. They have a big variety of beads and jewelry making supplies and have afforable prices for single beads. read more

The amount and variety of inventory this little store has is amazing. There are all kinds of beads including crystal and silver, chains, clasps, etc and the tools to go with them. I was looking for a professional way to attach clasps to a corded necklace and the owner (I assume) showed me the clasp and demonstrated how to use the pliers to attach it. I really appreciated the individual attention to my questions and the help finding what I needed. While I was there they answered questions from other customers as well. I can't recommend this shop highly enough. read more

This place is great. I had a broken necklace I wanted to fix and was given guidance on the best way to do it. They were so helpful! I've returned wanting to do new projects and again - so helpful. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Great store! It is wise to come here with a firm plan because there are so many fun beads here you'll end up planning another project around these, and another project around those, and if you don't know what I mean you haven't been to a bead store as good as this one. The prices are good, so at least if you end up "needing" twice as many beads as you came for, it won't be too bad for your wallet. And the folks who work there know what they are doing and are super helpful. read more

Beads Beads - I didn't know I needed owl beads for the charm bracelet until I saw these owl beads.... - Jewelry Near Me - Orange, California

Beads beads has a great selection and lots of .925 silver m, and the staff is super friendly!

This store is awesome I could probably spend 4 hours in there maybe longer just looking at everything. Very friendly lady there helpful and lots and lots of beads. Only thing I would want would be smell more high powered magnetic beads but that's just cuz I was looking for them read more

This place is great! There I so much to look and choose from. I have a jewelry making party coming up and I have no clue as to what to do. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Betty and Viki today. The both were so wonderful and helpful. I showed them a picture of what I am going to attempt to make and they were more than happy to assist me with all my questions. They gave some great tips and suggestions and help me gather my supplies for my project. I highly recommend Beads Beads for any and all of your jewelry making needs. read more

I've always wanted to stop in this place since I was younger and finally had a chance to today. They have a very wide selection of beads, including some very unique options. When I couldn't find any hardware on the floor (clasps, chains, etc) the lady at the counter was very helpful and showed me the options they kept behind the counter. Unfortunately, they didn't have the chain or keyrings i wanted, but i did get some nice gunmetal lobster clasps and they were very reasonably priced. I will definitely stop by again when I need any beads for any upcoming projects. read more

Overall they were very friendly, but everything just seemed over priced. I know they have to pay rent some how and in this economy with all the big box stores I'm sure its hard for a bead shop to keep up, but some items I was able to get at Michael's for literally 50% of what Beads Beads is selling them for. Maybe it was just what I was looking for (Swarovski crystals and some fairly standard findings), but if you are on a budget I would recommend you shop around. read more

A wonderful store. Although it is tiny, it has a great selection of beads, and the staff is very helpful. Whenever there is something I need for a project, but can't find anywhere else, I go there. My only complaint is that I can't go into the second room of their bead shop. One of the owners keeps their cat there in a cage, and while I appreciate the need to have one's pet close by, it seems sad for a cat to have to stay in a cage all day. In addition, the room either smells so strongly of cat that it makes my allergies act up or so strongly of air freshener that it makes my eyes burn. They should really keep their cat at home; it would be better for the cat and the customers. Recommendation: Definitely go; it's one of the best bead stores in Orange County. They have a great selection of Swarovski Crystals, Seed Beads, metal findings, buttons, Czech dagger beads, and many other kinds of quirky and fun beads. But make your visits to the cat room brief. read more

Small bead shop but they have a lot of cute things. Lava rock beads?! Yeah I sort of got really excited when I saw those. (I've been reading my physical geography text book too much.) I'm just happy there's a bead shop, not many around SF. Right next to Hot Cookie. What's that? Bead shopping and cookies? YES. read more

This is THE place for charms! They've also got a great assortment of beads and jewelry findings. The ladies that work there are so sweet and helpful! I'm in LOVE with this place! read more

You might miss it if you drive past it because it's so small and a bit hidden but once you walk in it's like you've found a treasure chest! Such a cute little small shop. A good variety of beads at good price! For anyone looking to make jewelry; earrings, bracelets etc they have all the supplies you need. read more

I've been coming here for so many years. They have everything. On Tustin Ave. just before Shoe City, in the back tiny house. The girls are always so helpful. If you have a project you're stuck on, they will help you. Go to Lately and you've gone too far. I've always been treated with kindness. For me personally a couple things come dear but I have a strick income. Most people will probably think the prices are great. You never leave disappointed. The beads and other things come from all over the country. This place is a hidden gem! read more

Absolutely adore this place. The ladies here are always super helpful and walk you through the process if needed. Rosie taught me about crimpers and how to finish off a wire bracelet. Vicki is always super nice and goes around the shop with you, helping you decide what looks better. I recently discovered they have crystal pendants, that are super affordable. The vibe when you walk in is so much different than when I shop at Michael's. Hopefully my jewelry making takes off so I can support this small business even more. read more

Nothing but Beads & Beads. The name says it ALL. Thousands of them! all sizes, shapes, colors, styles... for any age group and any fashion and any level of sophistication. Across from the fake macaroni beads is a locked cabinet displaying expensive gemstones. A PTA mom or a Girl Scout Troop would be in heaven but we were hunting for scrapbook paraphernalia... =/ read more

I know nothing about "bead stuff," but needed something that only a bead store or on-line would carry. They made me feel very welcome and were so patient and helpful (thank you Wendy!). I could get hooked on this. Great shop!! read more

Was a little hard to find but super helpful staff and lots of beads to choose from.

Great place ,great employees , extremely helpful . Deal rack is fun! Big prices but better then most stores ! Beautiful beads and sliver ! Best prices on wire ! read more

This place is chock full of beads! What's wonderful there is the help I got fixing my pendant and necklace clasps. My friend and I were there the weekend of Beads Beads's 33-yr anniversary and it was Betty who was so patient and helpful with my jewelry issues. Good luck with the move Betty! read more

My mom used to bring me here when I was a child and we'd pick out beads and make necklaces. Then it became a hobby as a teenager and now I don't visit as often as I'd like. Every time I step foot in this lil hidden gem (literally almost hidden..you'll probably miss it at first-it's next to the Shoe City and a dentist and Bank of America) I have a smile on my face. You MUST check this place out! read more

This is the greatest place for all types of beads. This is the place I will always come every time I need beads and the supplies needed to create a piece of jewelry. read more

Clean Store, employees are nice and always helpful. Neat and organized. Prices are some of the best in Orange County. Store is on the small side, by stocked with beads and beading supplies from head to toe. read more

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Loved this store. Plenty of quality beads and nice, friendly, helpful staff. Will be back. Thank you!!!

Great little place for beads, findings and interesting finds from around the world. Lots of old world, tribal, and gemstone beads. Just be careful of the entrance from Tustin. It is a narrow driveway. I blew a tire entering the parking lot! read more

This shop is a little gem of a store! They have an incredible selection of different beads, chains and trinkets you can get lost looking at them all. It's a tiny place, but dynamite comes in small packages, lol! Wendy is fabulous! She's charming, fun to talk to and incredibly helpful, Both times I've gone to her store for help and not only did she help me with my selection, but she put it altogether and didn't even charge me to assemble everything!! Wow, customer service like that is in short supply these days and it was truly a refreshing experience!! read more

Truthfully, the prices here are more compared to other places. Was looking for Miyuki seed beads (not delicas), I think they are all pretty much delicas, not much twist bugles 12mm either (also what I was looking for). Swarovski crystal was pretty pricey here (15$ for 144pcs-you can mix and match with plain, AB, AB2X as long as it's the same size), not worth it to be honest (average plain 144pc is ~8-10$, ABX2 ~14-15$) as there's another place down the street (Beads U Need) that's much more down to earth price for Swarovski--still cost more than online of course. Also the store was hard to find because the sign was only on ONE side, if you're coming right lane( when the store is on the right and you can turn straight to it) has NO sign, it's an empty board. If you're coming from the opposite side (the store would be located on the left if this is the case), the sign is there. It's basically right behind Bank of America. read more

Lovely little store with so much variety. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable, I always go in with questions on how to make jewelry and they always have the answers. read more

Well, as bead stores go, this is certainly the smallest one I have ever set foot in! In fact, I was kinda afraid to enter because the exterior of the store looked more like a run-down shack. I entered, not sure whether I would find anyone else in the store, as the location is also kinda weird and a bit difficult to find. But, to my surprise, there were quite a few number of patrons, so I was put at ease. I hate entering stores where I am the only person there. It makes me feel super awkward! They did have a good variety of beads, but none that I jumped at based on the pricing. What can I say, I'm stingy when it comes to purchasing beads. After all, the entire purpose of me coming here was to find a specific brand of wire, which very few retailers carry, and by golly, I found them! The pricing of the wire was not unreasonable compared to the web distributor, and I had wanted to try it out in person before I put in a huge order online. So, I browsed, then went straight for the wire, and then browsed the half-off rack, and at least came out with one strand of beads! The lady who rang me up was pretty friendly and even questioned whether or not it was a good idea for me to simply throw the items into my purse, but I insisted. =) So, as far as a bead shop goes, this place is not that bad, and it certainly has more variety than any Michaels or Joanns. At least they are open on Sundays for a couple of hours: 12PM - 3PM. read more

Very nice ladies, don't judge this book by the cover. They have a very big selection in a minimal space. I enjoyed looking around and they had items that bigger bead store don't have. read more

We found everything we needed and the two ladies in the store were so helpful and friendly, even teaching us how to make our necklaces. They took their time making sure we had what just what we wanted. The choices in the store were AMAZING! Best bead store ever! read more

A little hard to find, but worth it! It's north of Collins, parking lot right next to the Bank of America parking lot, but set farther back from the road. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice, "deep" stock--I found the 9 or 10 of the charm I needed instead of being frustrated by skimpy/crummy stock at other shops. Organized stock with cool items--might need to ask to see a case. I was sorry to leave--but I will be back! read more

I love this place. Has everything you could want for beading, and very helpful staff. Unfortunately, I can't go there anymore. It's not handicapped accessable, and the only way in is this narrow little wooden ramp, barely wide enough for a baby stroller, much less a wheelchair. Very unhappy, as it was a great place. read more