This wonderful downtown Hilo bead store has the biggest and most diverse bead collection in the entire State of Hawaii! They also offer excellent and affordable bead classes, everything from beginning wire work to advanced art clay silver. Owner Sharon Turner is a gifted artist and helpful to everyone who wants to start working with beads or is curious about these special trinkets. Prices ranges from ultra inexpensive to high-end. The atmosphere of the large shop is fun, and large murals of Hawaii scenery adorn the walls and the beautiful strands of beads hang from walls or are displayed in custom koa cabinets. Guest artists of the month sometimes teach classes. No website yet, so get on their email list for the latest updates, or drop by during business hours. Sign up for emals at islandedges@earthlink.net. Some of my favorite beads are the Afgan flourite, carnelian, bone, fire agate, freshwater pearl and a lot more. Sharon also makes her own irresistible jewelry at very affordable prices. Gift certificates available. read more