Jenny from Lost Cities Beads recommended that I stop at Oskadusa Beads, and I'm so glad she did! I'm brand new to the jewelry world and just started doing permanent jewelry, so walking into a bead store can be a little overwhelming. Oskadusa had a great selection with lots of gold-filled and sterling silver options, plus some copper chains on sale. Lauren, the owner, was SO sweet and friendly. I never felt rushed and was able to take my time, look around, and ask all my newbie questions She was really knowledgeable and, more importantly, honest about the different materials and what I was buying. Loved her! I ended up spending under $200 on about 10 feet of chain total. Two gold-filled chains and one copper. I left really happy with what I bought and the whole experience. And bonus points because parking was EASY and FREE!! After paying $5 to park for an hour at my previous stop, that was very much appreciated Such a great find for someone just starting to build their permanent jewelry inventory. I would absolutely come back next time I'm in the area! read more

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The owner is what you hope you'll get when doing a "ingredients" run for beads or components. She is generous with advice and insights and a delight to exchange with. Prices are fair, some items a bit steep. But, I will definitely return. It's a great spot to get quality items and the customer service makes you happy to send your money toward this shop. Many classes available and I intend to take some. Inventory is diverse, not heavy handed on any specialty. Seed beads are available in vials vs strands. There are many gemstones to buy per piece and variety in metals for fixings. read more

Lauren is very nice and has a great stock of all types of beads. I love this place. You can probably spend whatever you want here.

The store owner was amazing and helped me so much I lived my experience !!! Thanks to her I was able to get everything I needed !!! read more

I love Oskadusa! It's my favorite bead store. Lauren and Sarah are incredibly helpful and upbeat, always willing to show different techniques and combinations of beads. It's a joy to shop there. They also do repairs!!! They are so much fun. read more

Outstanding selection, so many unique and high quality beads, charms, and findings!! I am so happy I found this place

One of the best bead stores ever! If you want quality, beautiful beads and the best customer service Oskasusa is the place. The owner is super nice and friendly and helpful whether you are buying multiple expensive strands of beads or a few findings for a project. Only top quality beads with the most stunning opals and more pricey gems in the case. They also carry all the silk thread, tools and unique vintage beads by the piece. This is one of two stores in San Diego that I will go to that I know will always have what I need and tons of things I don't but will buy anyway because of the selection and quality! read more

I love shopping at Oskadusa Beads. they have a great selection and always have some very juicy stuff that isn't available elsewhere. Lauren is so helpful and funny, plus she plays great music in the shop. read more

Oskadusa - Jewelry Near Me - Solana Beach, California

This place has the most knowalgable employees, my East Coast sister was sooooo impressed with the help we received, years later she's still talking about it! read more

I love this place! The staff is so friendly and they have a beautiful selection of reasonably priced beads and jewelry making supplies!

Awesome bead shop! They have the best selection of single beads in San Diego. Great offering Of charms and findings as well. I've also found many great deals in their sale section! A must for any San Diego jewelry maker! read more

Was driving down the coast and happened upon their bead store! I never pass up a bead store if I can help it. But this one is worth stopping for! Lauren has a lovely selection and she is also a jewelry designer and has some beautiful pre made items like malas etc! Oh and did I mention Lauren is super sweet!? Great stop, awesome vibe and found some beautiful and very unique items here!!! Love that! I will treasure my tile shard from Italy that you found and had for sale!!! I already have a piece of jewelry in mind that I will be creating from my tile shard! Namaste read more

A wonderful place to lose yourself or spend time with a loved one. I went in wanting to get beads to make a necklace with my daughter at home. I left with a killer necklace that my daughter has worn multiple times, handmade by an artisan after warm curation. A unique experience in the bead world. read more

Lauren is wonderful! Not only was she able to quickly and affordably help me with my necklace tonight, she had me cracking up laughing. I appreciate her friendly and fun personality, as well as her kindness and expertise! read more

Beautiful store! Kindest owner. So grateful for her help, kindness and amazing customer service

A gem of a store a few blocks from the beach. They offer one-day classes for necklaces, bracelets, earrings using techniques you build upon. The class sizes are small and the instructors are knowledgeable and patient. I've taken several classes here and highly recommend them. read more

While in town for business I happened upon this bead store with a lovely variety of beautiful beads. Lauren was helpful in offering suggestions and supplies for me to take home! This would be a great place to bring my gal pal's for a ladies night out! Thanks!! read more

Shopping at Oskadusa is always a lovely experience. They have a good variety of beautiful and unique beads to chose from. They have some exquisite pieces of premade jewelry for sale as well. Lauren is always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend stopping by this store for a very pleasant shopping experience. read more

Super friendly lady behind the counter. Great atmosphere and prices!! Unique little beads. Lots of choices! read more

Oskadusa - All these for around $20 - Jewelry Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Excitedly I drive 45 minutes with $150 in my pocket to celebrate a milestone in my life by making something wonderful purchased in your store yesterday. I walk in, and the woman behind the counter just stares at me without a greeting or even a head nod. I start looking around at the lovely selection of high end products when the sales woman brings a customer around to shop near where I am browsing. Her first words to me were "sorry, I don't mean to crowd you" (as she is crowding me). I walked out empty handed without even a good bye from you! Some training or even basic courtesy would have given you a very good customer as the stock is beautiful. My first and last visit. read more

Great location and very nice stuff. Very good quality bead , very nice experience wonderful trunk show.

I must say this is the most beautiful bead store I have ever been to it's a place to go when you are happy a place to go when you are sad you will cheer up right away to Listen to start your own business in jewelry to learn or just be a part of I have no connection with this store I truly enjoy it there read more

Yes this is a tiny store BUT everything we found in it we loved! In our search of beads stores during the 2010 Bead Shop Hop, we did find larger stores with less to pick from. This is one store that "size does not matter." The owner and her employee were both very friendly and helpful. And we saw several items we will come back to take classes or make in the future. I told the other gal I was Bead Shop Hopping with that it was time to leave, when I found myself hanging around the edible "treats". read more

I have had nothing but great experiences at Oskadusa for my jewelry making needs. The staff is so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend coming here for supplies, or if you need a necklace restrung or jewelry fixed. read more

If you are looking for a great bead store with quality product look no further! You can search all over San Diego but nothing compares. The quality of beads and stones at this location is exceeds expectation. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely worth the drive if you are not a Solana Beach local. read more

BEST SHOP EVER! What a find! I hadn't planned to feed obsession with purchasing beads/stringing materials/jewelry findings, etc. when on vacation in Del Mar, but at the car rental joint, there was a pamphlet for a bead super store. I was close to going to the wholesale (but sells to the public) bead warehouse, but decided to scan through Yelp reviews before having the long-suffering husband drive to a beading expedition. In truth, HE ended up choosing this wonderful shop. AND he encouraged me to visit twice during our short (five night) trip. Not only does Oskadusa win bead shop of the century, but the husband gets mega gold stars on his chart. :o) Sure, the store is a bit small, but why would it need to be any bigger? It is chockablock full of gorgeous beads, findings, clasps, pendants, leather cording (buttery soft - even the metallics!), and so much more. The proprietor, Lauren, was uber-helpful, and spent a good deal of her time helping me pair beads to match/contrast for bracelet and necklace making. I also watched her help a couple of young women make a bracelet right on the spot. One of the women was over the moon with the results. Who could blame her? Lauren has impeccable taste - everything in the store is of the highest quality, plus there is fantastic variety. I will most definitely be calling Lauren up in the future in hopes she will be willing to ship her goods to KC, MO. read more

So Happy I decided to stop by Oskadusa beads yesterday, not knowing exactly what I wanted, but kind of had an idea, the staff at Okadussa showed great patience with me and took the time to help me select the exact bracelet I wanted. I will be returning with my wife and daughter for sure.. Thank you Oskadusa read more

A quick Google search lead me to Oskadusa, which is fairly close to my son's school, working out perfectly considering my desperate need for a clasp to finish off a bracelet. What I didn't realize was that Google led me to my new FAVORITE PLACE EVER! This is very small 'bead boutique' - with very unique 'finds'. Now that I've discovered this 'gem' (get it... gem... irony folks!) - I'll be back (with Henry and crew!) . PS- Thanks for the 'sewing' advice!!! read more

I love this store! The owner, Lauren, is fabulous and very helpful. I've only visited a couple of times so far, and each time that I do, I feel right at home. This is the only bead store in town for me. I look forward to visiting more for all of my crafty-jewelry needs. read more

Best bead store EVER!! I am always so excited to go to Oskadusa. Lauren's selection is gorgeous and almost to good, as I can't seem to leave without spending more than I plan on each time. Her semiprecious stone choices are rare and endless. The vintage glass bead selection makes me drool. And as for the amount of chains she stocks, well, don't get me started. She carries a wide variety of pendants, high quality clasps and toggles, and lots of great tools that us beaders need. I love this store and have for 20 years. Thank you Lauren for your exquisite taste! read more

I don't know if the sales person was intentionally rude or clueless, but there was one other person in the shop and she had me wait for 20 minutes before she would even speak to me. I left. read more

Okay, here is the straight scoop! I don't do Michaels, or JoAnns or places like that. My stuff is high end and I will pay for it. I stumbled on Oskadusa a few years ago, have no idea how, but BOY AM I GLAD I DID. First of all, walking in there is like going into a friend's house. The owner is almost always there, but if not, she usually strolls in while I'm drooling over hr stock, with a cheery "hi, how are ya girls today". She offers you a cool drink if it's hot (like today) or just shoots the crap with you if it's not. She loves to share her new stuff, but doesn't pressure, push or try and up-sell you. She treats her gems as I do mine. Adores them, fondles over them and is quite frankly proud of them. The store is quaint (some say small, I say QUAINT) and she carries Vintage and Seed Beads which are of no interest to me, BUT she has amazing gems, both strands and loose. rare stuff, I can't find anywhere and chain and findings in 14K Gold Filled. I'll be honest though I have to temper myself, because a trip to Oskadusa always finds me running home to double check my card balance. I can NEVER get out of there without finding a special something or ten, I didn't know I wanted, but could not leave without. I don't care though, because I cherish all my buys from her and my heart weeps just a bit when I eventually allow myself to sell them. I only do quality and for that Oskadusa is my stop! So, check your balance and go there...now. Her stock is rare and limited at that. If you hem and haw over something, it won't be there when you go back...cuz I BOUGHT IT and that's THAT! read more

The owner is lovely and very helpful. She comes from an artisan family so she knows her stuff. Great location right off the beach. Fantastic array of beads and tools for beading. read more

Cute little bead store with a decent selection of beads and semi-precious stones. The store is TEENY TINY though, so obviously the reason why you're not going to find the largest selection of beads. They offer classes, although rather sporadically. I always seem to miss the one I want! Staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable - I never feel like I'm getting ripped off. read more

This is a real gem of a bead shop! If you are looking for sterling...this is your store. Now if you are looking for "cheap", look elsewhere. The beads here are of a very high quality and of limited supply. If you see something you like, grab it because if you come back a week later for it, chances are, it will be gone! The shop owner is always very friendly and helpful but not pushy at all. She's got some really great items that you aren't going to find in any other store in San Diego county. I have attended one class at this store and ended up making a beautiful bracelet with plenty of help from the instructor even though I am all thumbs! I love this store! read more

I have often walked by this store in my neighborhood, but finally took the plunge and went in to get inspired for an art project idea. The owner Lauren is fabulous! She showed me the basics of picking out the right type of beads and all the accessories for my project and even helped assemble it. She has great taste coupled with a warm vibe and has inspired me to create more projects. The high quality, beautiful beads are very reasonably priced as well. I will be back! read more

LoVe, LoVe, LOVE this place!!!!! The shop gals are so nice, super helpful to beginner beaders like me;-) Lauren saved me when I needed last minute gifts for not one, not two, not three... But 14 people in my office.... And when I say last minute I mean the night before!!!! She helped me pick out supplies to make 14 beautiful necklaces, and put them together for me! Everything was ready the next day, I couldnt believe it!! Needless to say I'm a forever customer now.... I love their selection, I'm eager to take some classes! read more

Best bead store EVER. The owner has exquisite taste and stocks amazing goods that I don't see anywhere else. Though it is a tiny space, there's a lot packed in here: GREAT pendants and charms, seed beads (including vintage), good findings, buttons, plus some (really luscious) felted textile items. The best and most unique rocks are behind the register. I've been coming here for 10+ years. read more

I love jewelry and beads but never seem to make my own. Just today I bought their already made pieces, getting it from the source! Ive also picked out beads I like and they've made a customized necklace for me. Fun place! You can get lost in beads and bling in here. read more

Oskadusa - Love my new pieces! I bought these already made here. High quality and craftsmanship! - Jewelry Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Great bead store! Such fun and beautiful options and for most of the store reasonably priced! The lady running it was extremely nice and helped out my sister and I a lot! It was a little frustrating to find that the bead store was relocated a few miles down but yelp hasn't fixed that, totaling to be about a 4 mile walk for me. I loved the whole aesthetic of the store until I saw satan idols hung everywhere, I'm typically pretty tolerable of Buddha's and other religions, but Satan is where I draw the line. read more