New Jersey has a lot of established bead shops offering all kinds of classes from glass making to metal clay forming. The prices of bead and classes varies in range and depends on where you take it. There’s still a lot
of family owned bead stores making it an ideal place to make friends and learn more about beads and jewelry.
BEADS BY BLANCHE
106 N. Washington Ave. (201) 385-6225
NEW JERSEY Bergenfield
Visit Bergen County’s largest full-service bead shop,
only 20 minutes from NY. A friendly place where bead
lovers gather. Workshops taught by master bead artists.
Classes/parties/kits. beadsbyblanche.com
JUST BEAD IT www.justbeadstore.com
474 Bloomfield Ave. (973) 403-7675
NEW JERSEY Caldwell
Wonderful variety of beads: gemstones, Sterling, Swarov-
ski, pearls, Czech glass and seed beads. Findings, pend-
ants, tools, books– all well priced. Classes, friendly serv-
ice. Tu 9-12; W & Th 12-6; F 12-5, Sat 10-4. New location
BLUE WATER BEADS www.blue-water-beads.com
108A Main Street (732) 292-2992
NEW JERSEY Manasquan
Wonderful selection of beautiful, whimsical & unique
beads, findings & supplies. Gold, silver, pewter, Miyuki,
Swarovski, semi-precious & more: Parties & classes for
adults & children. Comfortable workspace.
THE BEADED PATH1877 Springfield Ave. (off Prospect St) (973) 313-1331
NEW JERSEY Maplewood
Full service shop offering unique selection of
vintage/contemporary beads. Impressive collection of Lu-
cite, Swarovski, German, Venetian, Czech, Delicas and
supplies. Great Atmosphere! Parties/Classes/Worktable
TIMELESS TREASURES INC:
438 Bloomfield Ave. (973) 783-7878, Fax 744-1037
NEW JERSEY Montclair
Breathtaking selection of gemstones and pearls.
Unique ethnic beads. Tools. Full range of silver and gold
findings. Knowledgeable staff. Indulge yourself
in our bazaar of wares.
THE BIRDS AND THE BEADS
411 Route 79 (732) 591-8233
NEW JERSEY Morganville
We’ve moved! Our beautiful beads have a new spacious
home. Now we have room for more beads, books, tools,
wire, findings & PMC supplies. Please call or stop by for
further information and our expanded class schedule.
THE PLACE TO BEAD
41 Witherspoon Street (609) 921-8050
NEW JERSEY Princeton
Quality, variety, friendly service. The best findings, tools,
books & beads: Delicas, seed, glass, ethnic, semi-precious,
dichroic, lampwork, bone, unique & collectible. Parties/
classes/worktable. Expert staff. www.beadnow.com
STRUNG OUT…beads & wiring
81 W. Main St. (908) 722-6200
NEW JERSEY Somerville
Fun & inviting beadstore with huge workspace and beads
galore. Seeds-hank/vial, semi, Delicas, silver, crystal, vin-
tage, dichroic/lampworked, charms, tools, pewter, find-
ings, curtains, books, kits/classes/parties. Call for hours.
JUST BEAD IT
9631 3rd Ave (609) 368-0400
NEW JERSEY Stone Harbor
A shore thing, covering Cape May & Ocean counties.
Full-service bead stores, excellent selection for bead-lov-
ers at any level. Relaxing atmosphere and experienced
staff. Workshops for kids & adults. www.justbeadit.net