Shopping for Beads in New York City!

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Paula Brochu — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:24:12 GMT

I bought an Oleg Cassini gown for a June wedding, that has ornate gold designs and tiny glass beads and pears all over it. I want to get beads that match the gold stitching, to add to the trim on my veil. I was going to order some online, but have no idea how to estimate their actual size, so I think I will have to venture out.

I live in Manhattan. If I were to go to one store for my needs, what's my best bet in my area?

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rockstarcrystals — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:54:47 GMT

You may want to visit ROCK STAR CRYSTALS in midtown Manhattan in Chelsea at 150 West 28th St, Suite 201B on the second floor between 6th & 7th Ave. Not exactly a bead store (although they do carry gemstone beads), they have a hugh selection of small crystals, minerals, gemstones, pendents, and tumbled stones for making jewelry. Call them at 212 675 30 65 or go to www.rockstarcrystalsmanhattan.com

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rockstarcrystals — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:53:10 GMT

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cup777 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:53:00 GMT

I will be in NYC with my daughter in October. I only get to go to one bead store! I like strands and chains with beads wrapped in them, findings...pretty simple ~ I'm from Hawaii~ Any suggestions?

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haegaerpr — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:22:48 GMT

I would love to go shopping beads to N.Y.C. I never been shopping beads in N.Y. but i know a store call Moods.

haegaepr@hotmail.com

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Carol@423 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:26:07 GMT

The last time I was in NY I hit every bead store on my lengthy list - a lot! The most memorable was Metalliferous, because at that time there was a 'little back room' with the greatest bargains I have ever seen and the sweetest lady who waited on me. A lot of the beads seemed to be orphans from businesses that had closed, still wearing their old price tags but available for extremely low prices. I went there not expecting to find beads but BOOKS (found those too) and what a shocker! My luggage weighed a ton and I made sure I put all the beads in my carry-on.

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YvetteF3 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:01:07 GMT

Oh my! What fun you had. I always try to find a bead shop when I go on vacation and buy a few beads to remember my trip. My favorite set (necklace, bracelet, earrings) was made around 3 zebra striped beads that I picked up in Washington DC. Whenever I wear that set, I always remember the great time I had with my husband on that trip many years ago.

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mydragonflycreations — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:00:32 GMT

My favourite bead purchase was my first online one,about 6 yrs ago. I was new to beading, with only 1 bead shop nearby, then I discovered the joy of online beads! I'm still excited when an online purchase arrives -I don't look at the invoice so I can be surprised by what I ordered :) Bliss

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satura_dtani — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:56:26 GMT

Did I win??? :oD

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Tycialk — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:12:11 GMT

I love all my bead purchases. My only problem is trying to make up my mind as to which ones to buy. Lol. That and having the money to pay for them. I did go to an international bead show a few months ago in Asheville NC & got some really neat items there. Haven't made it to NY but hope to in the near future.

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Sara JaneP@2 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:17:57 GMT

Not too long after I started beading, I was in New York City. I knew there was a "bead street" so I used the yellow pages to try to find it. I remember the tiny alley way for a street, and the overwhelming number of beads. I went to York beads and a number of other shops and quickly got visual fatigue, like being in a museum, and as serious case of bead greed. I wanted some of ALL of them. The bead lust-greed can still overwhelm me when I am in a bead show.

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alicia.m — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:12:01 GMT

Not even been to NY yet (NY City, we travel through NY state quite often :)) - but I'm sure a trip to any bead store there would be charming... On my bucket list with it...

BTW - if anybody knows of a bead store close to Bloomsburg, PA, please let me know. We travel there often in the summer and I'd like to get to a bead store one day.

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White Dog Jewelry — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:06:07 GMT

This giveaway looks great. Bead shopping is the best therapy next to actually being in your own studio and creating new designs. 'would love to win.

Chris

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c_eaves — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:55:01 GMT

I have to say that my favorite bead purchase was my most recent one. I bought a strand of abalone beads at a flea market. They were so full of color ! They inspired me to make an incredibly gorgeous cascading necklace that I also just recently sold, it was my first sale ! But I adored the facets of color in them. Initially, they look black but when you look closer, you could see hues of green, silver, pearl, grey. I absolutely loved them and can't wait to make something out of the second strand that I still have.

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tegid11 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:41:24 GMT

I have been to NYC, but have not been bead shopping there. I will have to add that to my list on my next visit!