This is my favorite bead store I have been to in Colorado thus far. Their selection is vast with all my favs: labadorite, lots of pearls, agate, pretty faceted glass beads (my new obsession), and a decent selection of findings and chain. The people that work there are also super helpful, play good music and often throw in freebies when I visit. What's not to like? read more

Love this store. GREAT bead selection and GREAT staff. Willing to help you put things together and find things that work. I was also very, very happy today that they let me buy a half of a strand instead of the whole thing. The staff here really does do everything in their power to help you get what you want. BEST BEAD STORE IN THE DENVER METRO AREA.. by far =) read more

We have enjoyed this shop for some years now. Also worth a stop when passing through Boulder, especially en route for a pint at the Sun. The mala they restrung for me is still going strong! Keep up the positive Iray Vibration. read more

This bead store is a "must see" in Boulder. Its rich, exotic, eclectic feel is feast for your eyes but more importantly the staff: Jake, Catherine, Margo and Ben are warm, helpful, personable and EXPERIENCED. All of your beading, wire and general jewelry questions can be answered here. They have great classes too! read more

this place has everything! Such cool beads, and artifacts. The shop owners and workers are so helpful and low key.

Amazing items. Not a lot of support. When I mentioned I had a questions, she said she only had "one minute" to help me.

I've been going to Nomad's for several years, mostly for jewelry repair. I've yet to meet a person who works there who isn't friendly and helpful. The other day I found the back room......and felt better that I was spending money at Nomad's, since the jewelry repair is not exactly a money-maker for them. There are lots of quirky, fun things in there.....great for gifts or for yourself. read more

What a fun shop to find all the supplies you need to complete any beating project. The wonderful thing about nomad beads are the lovely folks who work there, provide unlimited advice and offer classes to help expand your knowledge of jewelry making. read more

This place is a real find!!! Spent a girls day out with a friend at Nomad. I had called a few weeks before to check things out and learned that they have tables and tools you could use to work on jewelry projects right there and that if needed they could probably provide a bit of help. First of all, when we walked in we were mesmerized by the number and variety of not only beads, but all the extras, tools, and other supplies to make beautiful jewelry and other related projects, and with their offering more than just "a bit" of help projects that are definitely of artisan quality. There's certainly something for everyone in terms of style and pricing. 'Won' helped my friend design a necklace, pick out beads and a few accent bobbles, and spent the entire time we were there providing guidance, support and even hands-on help including her doing a number of finishing touches that we as novices would never had envisioned let alone executed. And then there was 'Kaegan' - a self taught artisan known particularly for his wire wrapping jewelry. I had come in with several strands of beads I had bought at Nomad back 2 maybe even 3 years ago with the intent on recreating a multi-strand twisted necklace to replace a favorite one I had lost. Despite having the beads, a special clasp that would accommodate a number of strands, all the other basic supplies and tools I thought I needed, and some experience making jewelry, the beads sat untouched in a ziplock bag. That was until yesterday where with time specifically carved out to work on this project as a means for spending time with my friend, having access to all the 'right' tools, and with 'Won' and 'Kaegan' walking me through the steps, providing tips, and 'Kaegan' by my side helping bring the project home by providing hands-on help including ideas for a more elegant way of finishing it and attaching a different clasp than the one I had originally intended, I now have a finished wearable necklace that's more beautiful and more secure than the original. In addition, Kaegan even helped me repair a few pairs of earrings I'd also been meaning to work on but hadn't quite gotten around to doing. From 'Won' to 'Kaegan' to 'Beth' to 'Bonnie' and to 'Jake' (co-owner with whom I had initially talked to on the phone that sealed the deal for our coming in), the staff at Nomad can't be beat, their shop is amazing, and both my friend and I will be back to make more jewelry, take some of the classes and workshops they offer as well, and to check out their shop next door/attached called 'Adorned' which features handcrafted gifts and jewelry from local artists. Thank you Nomad for a great day! read more

I've been here to search for beads and findings about four or five times. The staff is often hanging out and socializing and not very helpful. It feels like and intrusion to ask them a question. read more

Nomad is seriously everything you want in a bead store! Terrific selection, very reasonable prices and lovely people working there to help you. Unlike some bead stores, everything is clean, well lit and well-displayed. read more

Great store! The variety and volume of beads is exceptional. The employees are ALWAYS helping customers ! Dont miss this store!

Their classes are wonderful and the people who work there are so helpful. They have some many varieties of beads snd price levels that I was able to find something affordable for myself and custom-made but also looks beautiful. I highly recommend! read more

If You're A Bead Nut, This Is A Fun Store! So Much To See Here And Such A great Selection! The Staff Is Helpful And Friendly. Allow Yourself Plenty Of Time To Browse! I Go Every Time I'm In Boulder. Keep Up The Great Work, Nomad Troopers! Your Adoring Public Can't Wait To See What You Come Up With Next! read more

Today was a heart breaker. I would never recommend this place to any friend or family member. After shopping for two special huichol bracelets on Pearl St. in Boulder, I went into Nomad Bead Merchants to have slip knots tied where there were 4 loose long strings to work with on each bracelet. A man by the name of Jake assisted me and acted as if my request was simple. He tied slip knots into my bracelets, however they were so tight that no one could have tightened or loosened them without assistance. I asked Jake politely how I was suppose to take my bracelets off with one hand. His reply was "That's a good question.. I can fix this." He then cut out the slip knots, which completely destroyed the length of the original band of each bracelet. He grabbed 2 ugly copper button type beads and tied a basic knot to create a "clasp" around the copper. Jake never asked me if I would like to put a clasp on the bracelets let alone if I would like to pick beads or "clasps" out from the bead store that I liked. I was charged more than $25 although he ruined the bracelets that I had just purchased and the copper couldn't have been more than .25 cents each. Knowing of my saddened heart of my now ruined bracelets, Jake did not care to resolve the situation when I communicated my disappointment. This was the worst experience I've had since moving to Colorado over 6 months ago. It was heart breaking after coming into Boulder specifically for these bracelets that I spent around $100 on. I highly suggest going elsewhere for work needed on bracelets, necklaces, etc unless your jewelry is not important to you. I will never step foot in this store again. read more

What an incredible store!!! Both for the amazing array of merchandise as well as the exceptional staff and expertise they offer! Jake is wonderful, always so attentive, funny, and excellent in design, repair, and overall knowledge of beads- especially rare and antique beads, he is an expert! read more

I shop here when I go to boulder to see my doctor. This store has the best items! Unusual findings, cool beads, awesome staff and just the right thing for a cool project. Rarely do they not have what I need. New things fill the store and prices to fit everyone. I could spend hours there. read more

This is my second time in this shop. The first time I was there, the staff seemed very helpful. The second time I went with my son who wanted to make some seed bead bracelets for a friend and he had never done anything like this before. The person working the store, a taller, heavier set woman in about her 30's or 40's with hair pulled back seemed bothered that we even wasted her time to ask her for help. We had to spend twice the amount of time in the store trying to figure out what to buy. She even rolled her eyes when I asked what kind of cord to buy. We were initially going to go with elastic, but my son really wanted to do a clasp, so we had to change directions. This sales clerk was short, rude and was helpful only reluctantly. We were nervous about this whole idea and were hoping someone could show us some basics to help my son go home and finish the bracelets on his own. She was clearly not willing to help at all. It made the entire experience, one I was looking forward to with my son, somewhat miserable. I couldn't wait to get out of the store and I will never return. I will look for a bead shop somewhere else where the staff is more pleasant to work with. Only go to this shop if you are a master beader and don't need any help or advise. read more

A great selection of beads and other accessories, as well as stringing materials. Classes, information, and assistance abound. Everyone in the shop was super helpful. Although I know nothing about stringing, they took the time to string and tie three necklaces for me at no charge. Beautiful items, very well priced, and great people. read more