Such a cute lil gem! I stopped by last Saturday morning to pick up some things. Found street parking. The workers there were so friendly and willing to help if needed. They have so many cute lil beads and crafty things that it's definitely worth checking out. If you're not into doing the crafting yourself, they also sell pre-made jewelry available to purchase. Pricing is definitely reasonable. read more

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Popped in for more beads and found a lot of ready made items great for gifts. So not only can you make your own gifts but there are lots of gifts you can buy if you're looking for souvenirs and events. I found great beaded phone bags my daughter and I fell in love with at fantastic prices! They are gorgeous! read more

da Bead Shop - Beaded phone bag! - Jewelry Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

great selection of different beads, charms and pearls for jewelry making! the lady helping us was super nice and threaded our beads for us to create our custom necklaces. so worth doing this rather than getting a necklace premade for three times the price. read more

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What a wonderful little "gem" at first when walking, I can feel a little overwhelming and intimidating, but the amazing women who work there are more than eager to help you start your super fun journey of making some handcrafted jewelry. You can't beat the prices and it's such a fun and different experience, I recommend it for a fun out of the box date idea or a really fun girls day. read more

Wonderful stop on our vacation! My daughter loves making jewelry at home so she had to stop here and wow such amazing service and prices. The shop owner took time to help my daughter and give her some tips and tricks for jewelry making. My daughter loves the bracelet she made and now has a great souvenir! read more

There is a huge selection of beads! They've got great prices and super friendly staff. I've gone back a couple of times and have been super happy with all my findings. If you wanted to start a new hobby they've got plenty to choose from and the tools to start it. read more

Fun bed store. Lots of variety. Come here for your Tahitian pearls. Beads and complete jewelry for sale. High end and economical items available. Bead making supplies. read more

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Service - Great experience. Took a class with my daughter. Helpful and friendly staff. Would take again. Price - fair for Hawaii. Some prices even better than the Mainland. read more

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The class I took on fusing silver to create a sliver necklace was excellent! Our teacher, Monvelia was perfect. Silver fusing is a skill that takes a bit of practice to catch on to. Our teacher was extremely patient and super helpful. I signed up for another class before I left! The class was a treat and a good learning experience. The project, a gorgeous silver necklace, was very much worth the cost of the class!! read more

Everytime I stop in I get the service I need! A fabulous woman named Monvelia told me about her jewelry making class and I took it! Now I can solder :-) I brought in a little one to pick out a birthday charm necklace and we made it right there in the shop for under $10. A gift and an experience! When I need a quick gift they have beautiful showcases of ready to go jewelry made by different Made in Hawaii artists. It's a go-to for DIY, gift shopping, and unexpected treasures. read more

da Bead Shop - A wave charm on a finished chain. Tools are available to use! All the supplies are there to purchase. - Jewelry Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

I had a great stop in this bear shop. Since I love to make jewelry, I took my time looking at beads and the bargain basket and the owner Krista was so sweet and patient with me. I was in bead heaven. I will definitely return each time I come to Big Island. Thank you! read more

Friendly local staff that were very helpful in choosing and making making customized pearl jewelry. Give them a look if you're in the area! read more

My Mother-in-law and I had so much fun at the 'make and take' this afternoon! Monvelia taught us how to bead and wire wrap beautiful coin pearl earrings and she made it an awesome experience for us amateurs. I will definitely be returning for more tips and tricks and make and takes! read more

da Bead Shop - Coin pearl earrings I made at the make and take - Jewelry Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Friendly! They love visiting with their customers. Helpful! They will help you find whatever you are looking for. Great range of inventory. So happy to shop here! read more

This place was exactly what I was looking for. Super nice owner and worker that both patiently and willingly helped repair and create a new jewelry piece. I had been carrying these around in hopes that I would find a gem like this. Mahalo nui! This is one very happy customer! read more

A coworker of mine collects beads and makes beautiful earrings out of them. I wanted to find something Hawaiian to bring back for her. da Bead Shop stocks exactly what I had in mind! I ended up with little some lava rock beads which scream Big Island and some shell beads that were just interesting in the way they had been cut and the color. However, the crown jewel was the mgambo tree beads. This tree is originally from Africa but is also found on Big Island and has seeds that are fuzzy and velvety. The shop had some that had been made into cute little fuzzy beads! I fell and love with them and my coworker seemed very amused by them as well. This place can't be beat for unique beads. If you are the creative type, I recommend you stop by and see what they have in stock. Parking is free! read more

da Bead Shop - These beads are fuzzy and neat. - Jewelry Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

What a great find! I visited this shop with four teen aged girls who immediately wanted to make bracelets as a remembrance of their vacation. Jan and her daughter were so helpful and the girls were thrilled with their creations. A wonderful selection allowed each girl to express her style. And a welcome break from the sun and surf! read more

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Wow, I mean wowwww, this bead store has a phenomenal selection of super cool beads! Natural (pearls, shells, etc), semiprecious, crystal, you name it, it's here. Super helpful too :) Mahalo to the owner's daughter for her assistance rejigging the Pearl to a different location on the necklace. read more

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The owners of da Bead Shop, Jan and Christa, are so great. I stopped by today for help stringing a motley crew of stones, crystals, seeds, and beads together for a friend. I didn't know what I was doing, but Jan and Christa figured out exactly what I needed and put it all together for me in just a few minutes time. The resulting chain is perfect, and I'm already brainstorming more reasons for a return visit. read more

What a disappointment to say the least. I was told I had to purchase a string of beads because I pulled the string off a group tied together and my particular selection broke off costing 24.00! Majority of the bead groups have a rubber band making it easier to pull off. WHAT A JOKE. Will never go back. read more

A beautiful store that is so much more than beads. We went in hoping to find gifts to bring back to friends and the options were beyond expectations! From highly curated beads for DIY projects (they offer classes) to handmade jewelry and art for the home this breezy store has it. read more

Very little stock. The clerk was not at all interested in answering any questions. They had none of the beads that I was searching for. The clerk did not know the difference between common seed beads and cabochons. If I were the business owner I would strongly consider replacing the clerk with someone who is actually interested in doing the job instead of just standing around. read more

Great gift selection. Prices are very reasonable. I'm planning to call and order more gifts.

Jan and shop are amazing. they offer great beads and findings as well as a variety of classes. I always enjoyed visiting her shop and seeing all her fun jewels and sea glass read more

Super cute beads! My friends and I stopped by during our trip around the island and I made earrings, necklaces, and a necklace for my mom. Really nice selection of charms and beads for a really good price. Need to stop by again before I leave for college! read more

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Awesome, friendly, helpful staff, great selection, great prices ......awesome bead store!!!! read more

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Rude smart mouyh owner. Your lucky you got 1 star. It use to be my go to while in Kona. I wont ever be returning.

I would highly recommend going to this shop! I am new to jewelry making and Jan (the owner) was extremely patient and kind. She listened and had suggestions for me without pushing me to buy anything. My friend and I then booked a class with her, and she was kind enough to stay past her store hours to help us out. Seriously, such a great experience and I cannot wait to go back! Also her beads and jewelry were great, I could have spent so many hours in that shop (: read more

No other word, but LOVE. Staff are super stars. I wish I lived near by or they have a shop in Southern CA!

I've been in several times - great, friendly service. I have had several pieces repaired and Jan and her daughter have always been friendly and helpful. Bought some vintage pieces for a new necklace and looking forward to having them make me something new! read more

I absolutely L O V E this bead shop! Jan the owner is so welcoming and very knowledgeable about her craft. It's very well organized and easy to find what you need. Definitely one of thee best bead stores I've been too!! read more

Place is great and people are amazing! Jade and Mo were incredible! I came in to find my wife some leather jewelry or to see if I could make her something for our third wedding anniversary, which apparently is leather. Bear in mind I have never made jewelry, at least that I can remember. So, I began to ask questions. Jade and Mo essentially took the elements I wanted and helped me create the jewelry right there on the spot. At one point a regular customer and jewelry designer came in at the perfect time and helped us put the finishing touches on a leather bracelet. Creating my wife's anniversary gift became a community affair. Thanks, Mo and Jade. You two ladies are angels! read more

Wonderful shop with a wide verity. The shop also offers classes! The employees will help you with your questions! read more

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Thanks so much for all the help today with tools and items for my business! I highly recommend this spot! Super friendly and knowledgable, the prices are great and you feel at home! I can't wait to get home and make new items! Thanks Nicki feathered hippie jewelry loves you! read more

The staff here are really what make this place. Always so kind and helpful when I ask a million questions! They are super up to date on jewelry trends and have everything you need to create your pieces. Of course certain items are cheaper online, but the face to face knowledge and advise makes it more than worth it to shop here. We are so lucky to have this bead shop in kona!!! read more

Love this place. They offer amazing classes on the weekend for only $20 to $30 including materials with super nice, patient, prepared instructors. I've blown my family away with some things I've made in a 3 hour class that look like a professional did it. Super friendly aloha owners and staff, always willing to help you find that missing piece for your jewelry project. I've even asked their advice and not bought anything and they are totally willing to help, even if they don't sell something there. They want everyone to enjoy making jewelry and aren't just out for your money! Only negative is sometimes some of the stuff on the shelf or drawers gets a little jumbled or dusty and can be a bit hard to find. I'd imagine keeping a bead store clean, and organized would be hard with all those small pieces, but a little more could improve "customer experience"! It's minor though. Prices are great, totally fair and althought not a huge store with a giant selection, they have all the "latest trend" stuff like sea glass, waxed linen cord, sea shells, trendy findings, 16 guage wire for bangles, and plenty of standards like swarovskis, seed beads, etc. read more