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Look through this list for stores that offer discounts to BSSDC members! Stores with a discount listed will give that discount when a member presents her membership card.
| ALAMO BEADS OF ESCONDIDO 2200 S. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 760-747-5570 |
| ALOTTA JEWELRY & SOUTH SUN PRODUCTS, INC 8601 Aero Drive (enter at Sanrock Road) San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: 858-309-5045 Website: www.SouthSunProducts.com Email: info@southsun.com |
| This is a wholesale showroom open to the public with
10,000 square feet of beads and jewelry inventory. They carry beading
supplies, clasps and findings, and sterling silver. Free parking.
15% discount for BSSDC members. |
| AMERICAN BEAD & TRADING CO 1680 Broadway, Suite B Chula Vista, CA 91911 Phone: 619-423-6897 |
| Located on the corner of Broadway & Main behind the Arizona Café. Beads, findings and a great selection of jewelry making supplies. |
| AMONITE JEWELRY & BEADS Web based store only. Website: www.eAmonite.com |
| (In the heart of Hillcrest next to the Corvette Diner)
Direct importer of natural and semi-precious stones and materials.
Wholesale and retail. Volume discounts available. 10% discount for BSSDC members on bead strands only |
| BAG OF BEADS 12925 El Camino Real #J-8 Del Mar, CA 92130 Phone: 858-509-7668 |
| Classic collection of crystal, fire polish, seed beads, semi-precious, silver and lots more. 5 minutes from I-5. |
| BAREFOOT TRADER 1032 San Marcos Blvd. #192 San Marcos, CA 92069 Phone: 760-736-8393 |
| (In Old California Restaurant Row) Rare & vintage
Czech & Venetian beads. Contemporary beads, books, findings, silk,
& leather cord, unique gifts. 25% discount for BSSDC members on gemstones and pearls, 10% on everything else |
| 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. 15% discount for BSSDC members |
| 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) Gems,
crystals, pearls, stone, glass, seed, gold, silver and pewter. Classes
and parties. Stringing services available. 10% discount for BSSDC 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. |
| BEAD ISLAND 25359 Madison Avenue #108 Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 909-461-1071 |
| (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. |
| 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. 15% discount for BSSDC members |
| 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. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| 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. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| BEADS OF LA JOLLA 5645 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: 858-459-6134 |
| (Across from the Bird Rock Café) Classes, parties and repairs. |
| 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. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| BLACK SHEEP, THE 1060 S. Coast Highway 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: 760-436-9973 |
| (At intersection Hwy 101 & J) Beads, plus a wonderful selection of yarns, buttons and loom weaving. |
| BOUNCING BEAD, THE 8341 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941 Phone: 619-460-2323 Website: 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. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| BUSY BEADS 27523 Ynez Road Temecula, CA 92591 Phone: 909-695-3338 |
| Wine country Temecula’s premier bead gallery. Beads, classes, findings, parties, great prices & friendly service! |
| CHRIS’ JEWELRY & IMPORT STORE 3841 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: 858-488-0952 |
| (In Mission Beach) |
| CHRISTAL’S EXPRESSIONS 711 ½ Oliver Avenue San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: 858-581-3337 |
| (In Pacific Beach) |
| CLAY FACTORY PO Box 460598 Escondido, CA 92046-0598 Phone: 760-741-3242 Tollfree: 877-728-5739 Fax: 760-741-5436 Website: www.clayfactory.com |
| CREATIVE HANDICRAFTS 2200 S. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025 Phone: 760-747-5570 |
| Beads, books, jewelry tools, findings, year round Christmas room and Angel room. Established in 1970. |
| DESIGNER FABRIC 530 Broadway Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619-422-2340 |
| Beaded trims, rhinestones, buttons & stones. |
| FOGEL’S 1128 Wall La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: 858-456-2696 |
| Pearl and bead restringing. |
| 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. |
| GEM MALL 4030 Sports Arena Blvd. Suite L San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 619-523-8940 Website: www.gem-beads.com |
| Importer & wholesaler of semi-precious beads in
a 4000 square foot store. Free Store membership for BSSDC members - saving 30 -50% off all merchandise and 10% off silver. |
| GENERAL BEAD 317 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950 Phone: 619-336-0100 Fax: 619-336-0152 Website: www.genbead.com |
| Close to Hwy 5, 15 & 805. Largest bead selection in San Diego. Direct importer from Czech Republic, China, Italy, Israel, Thailand and India. Since 1973. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED! |
| GIFT & JEWELRY WORLD 4150 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: 858-483-3952 |
| (In Pacific Beach) Silver, glass, stone, wood, bone & more. |
| GREAT DRAGON GEM IMPORT 861 Sixth Avenue, First Floor San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-544-9146 |
| (In the Jewelry Exchange Bldg. downtown San Diego) Exotic, Semi-precious and crystals. |
| INDIAN STORE, THE 338 “C” W. El Norte Parkway Escondido, CA 92026 Phone: 760-746-1303 |
| (In the Vons Center east of I-15) Austrian crystals,
Czech, seed beads, charlottes, cuts, sterling silver, gold, precious
and semi-precious, metal findings, and much more. Retail and wholesale. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| 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 3411 Highway 79 Julian, CA 92036 Phone: 760-765-3100 |
| Just 1.3 miles past downtown Julian toward Lake Cuyamaca. New bead store in Julian. Classes. Stimulating collection of crystal, vintage, fire polish, seed, semi-precious, silver & more. Call for beading emergencies on closed days. CALL FIRST TO BE SURE THEY ARE OPEN. |
MYTHOS DESIGNS – CARLSBAD Showroom |
| Gemstones, glass, crystal, and silver beads. Toggles, clasps, tools and other supplies. Finished jewelry. |
| MYTHOS DESIGNS – LA JOLLA Showroom 1020 Prospect La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: 858-454-7450 Fax: 858-454-7480 Website: www.mythosdesigns.com |
| OCEAN SKY BEADS & GLASS 605 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92054 Phone: 760-757-3992 Website: 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. |
| OLD INDIAN’S STORE, THE 168 Rea Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: 619-588-7907 Website: www.theoldindiansstore.com |
| Beads, gems, jewelry, Czech, Chinese, Pakistan, Bali,
India, Trade beads, findings, beading tools, books, bone beads &
hair pipe, Swarovski beads and Austrian crystals. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| OSKADUSA 243 N. Highway 101 #6 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone: 858-755-2323 Website: 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. 10% discount on many items for BSSDC members |
| PARKCO USA BOUTIQUE 3928 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104 Phone: 619-944-8533 |
| Semi-precious beads and gems at 50% off. Exotic beaded garments and shoes. |
| P & P BEADS & MORE 1783 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: 619-401-2323 Fax: 619-401-2328 |
| Beads, classes, parties and supplies. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| SARA & SARAH DESIGNS 981 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite E Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone: 858-755-8299 |
| SHA-SHA, “A Bead Spa” 11689 Sorrento Valley Road Suite C San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-755-2225 Fax: 858-755-2269 Website: www.sha-sha.us |
| (In Sorrento Valley) Shop for crystals, beads, findings,
tools and classes. We specialize in precious metal clay, supplies
& instruction with state of the art classrooms. PMC Guild of San
Diego meeting location. Great classes with large dedicated classroom
space and design assistance. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| SHEPHERDESS, THE 2802 Juan Street, Suite #18 San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 619-297-4110 Fax: 619-297-9897 Website: www.shepherdessbeads.com |
| (In Old Town San Diego) Tempting the inquisitive bead
collector since 1979. Stimulating workshops. 10% discount for BSSDC members |
| STORE ON THE CORNER, THE 1286 University Avenue Box #129 San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-19005 (voice mail) NEW ADDRESS ** THE GROVE 3010 Juniper Street San Diego, CA 92104 Website: www.christenbrown.com |
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| Christen Brown's Fiber Arts Treasure Trove. A lot of the merchandise that we originally carried is now available for purchase at The Grove. We still offer our fabulous ribbons and buttons, as well as all our little trinkets and trims. You can also visit our web site for other merchandise. Christen will be at The Grove every Wednesday from 2-5 PM with your special requests of merchandise that might not normally be carried there. Unique classes offered at The Grove or Studio Texas. Please visit Christen's web site for a current listing. |
| TASHCI Beads & Jewelry Design 2829 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, CA. 92008 Open: Monday - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. http://www.taschi.com |
| TASHCI DESIGN is primarily a retail and wholesale designer and importer of ‘eclectic’ men's and women's Jewelry. We also stock a select assortment of high quality beads, precious & semi-precious stones and pearls that are available on both a retail and wholesale level. In addition, TAHSCI maintains an ART GALLERY "CORNER” where we feature an eclectic array of high quality original art from around the world. TASHCI also features "conversation and accent piece" one of a kind Antiques. |
* The Bead Society of San Diego County is not responsible for any change of information since the distribution of this list on May 9, 2006. 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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