It's extremely unfortunate that this bead store is nice . Me and my family are new to this area and decided to explore downtown , and we found this shop & decided to go in & pick something for my daughter to make (mind you we know nothing about making jewelry).So the fact that I was treated as if I was stupid or I didn't make any sense when I was talking was completely disgusting. Their customer service was terrible and the slam to the recipe & pen was completely uncalled for . I didn't wanna ruin this experience for my daughter so I kept my cool. If i was alone I would have walked out the store and spended my money somewhere else . I definitely wouldn't ever come back or recommend this place to anyone . Do better read more

Only been in store once, travelled 2.5 hours just to buy from their brick and mortar. I have made multiple online purchases and each time they have been amazing as I had saved several gift cards from Xmas. I called and they processed multiple transactions so that I could use my gift cards as I wasn't able to input multiples online. I also received a credit back as I ordered a few items from their fb page and paid my invoice on Sunday and then they decided to have a cyber Monday sale and offered me the discount. Amazing service!! read more

Best bead store in Humboldt! Been going here for 18 years, I always find what i need, and if i don't, I get great help from our lovely helpful ladies! They're all smiles, truly helpful and a lot of fun. I never buy online, I love it that I can just drive to Old Town, walk in, get what I need then go home and make jewelry. Much Love Talisman! ‍ read more

Talisman - Infinity ring - Jewelry Near Me - Eureka, California

Eclectic and hip old town store that's been there for close to a quarter of a century. This cool bead shop is loaded with pretty much any and every thing that's related to the industry. Supplies, tools and materials in a variety of price points. From mass produced seed beads to one of a kind hand blown glass pieces, stones, crystals, bones and semi precious stones. Jewelers tools and equipment, storage containers. Again pretty much every thing related to the industry can be found here. I was actually looking for small gauge metal chain and was able to find not one but three options to work with for my project. A really cool shop with a good selection of product in a multitude of styles, materials and finishes, with color palettes that run the spectrum. 4 Stars another hip store in old town. 605 read more

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I have loved the window displays of Talisman Beads for years I finally went inside today and was blown away by the level of service, knowhow and enthusiasm, the owner is a darling who's kind, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful she is encouraging and sweet she is going way above and beyond for me. I came in with an extremely specific and challenging project and she is going so far as to drill bigger holes in the beads I picked out to make them work for me total angel sweetheart cannot recommend enough!!! one million stars read more

I really liked how friendly they were while assisting me in the store. I actually found some really nice red garnet that Was made in a necklace by a employee there and my niece made a pair of earrings. Thank you for making a necklace for me and your wonderful assistance read more

Rarely do I ever give five stars to anything but I absolutely love this bead store in Eureka. I made a special trip there just to go back there this year and purchase a very wide variety of beads. I visit Bead Stores all over California and there are only a small handful that I consider great bead stores. This is one of them. Talisman has a lot of the specialty glass beads I never find anywhere else. Keep up the great work Talisman! read more

I LoVe this place!!!' This is my fave go to store when I need a bead, clasp, key ring, earring hook or some AWESOME local treasures like earrings and necklaces... The store is super organized and if you don't see it, ask! Can't say enough about the staff...they're just wonderful...super helpful and friendly, not to mention knowledgeable! Thanks Talisman! read more

These guys are really awesome! They have always helped with unique beading and unusual situations with which I needed help. They've helped create, modify and repair items for me! They created beaded straps for a special occasion dress I have and have done repairs that local jewelers have been unable or unwilling to tackle! I love coming here and always feel welcome. No job is too big or small. Bring them chocolates and show you care! read more

Talisman - Beautiful doors! - Jewelry Near Me - Eureka, California

Went in yesterday to get a hook for my favorite pair of earring. I wish I could remember the name of the nice girl that helped me, she took a look at my earrings found the perfect hooks and we noticed that one of the little stones was out so she helped me pick out a color that matched perfectly. Then she put in new hooks for the pair of earrings and the new stone. She was very quick and efficient. I'm a person that really loves my jewelry and I don't often have issues with my jewelry but when I do I have always had excellent care here. I don't know if it's something other people do but I have always tipped the jewelry technicians because I am so happy with the attention & professional care I get. read more

I have often referred other students to this store for precious metal and other necessary materials for projects. NEVER AGAIN! Last week I called the store TWICE to verify that I could use a local check there with valid ID. The clerk told me of course. I got there and the other clerk told me she would absolutely not take my check. Why? Because she did not "know me" and would not make an exception, even though I had been told they would take my check and made the trip out to Eureka specifically to pick up metal. I walked right out and will never again go there for my supplies. Instead of encouraging students to shop there, I will now warn them to instead shop elsewhere or order online. My distaste for this store was only increased when another student told me in tears that they had charged her $60 an ounce for silver!!!!!!!! The price of silver has not exceeded 32$ all semester! Unfortunately the student was desperate to complete her project and had to buy the metal that day. How sad that they are taking advantage of being one of the only jewelry supply store in the area. Shame on you, Talisman. I don't know if ownership or employees have changed in the past couple of months but I am saddened that I will no longer be shopping here. read more

This is a great bead store! I was particularly impressed with their selection of brass beads and competitive prices. My husband and I stopped in here a while ago on our vacation looking for treasures and the girls who worked here were so polite and helpful. They told us where the beads we were interested in came from, how they could be used, and even gave us advice about what to do in town while we were visiting. We will definitely come back when we're in Eureka again. read more

Beautiful bead store, fun to visit when traveling. Friendly and spacious

Love this space! Traveling and stopped in with my mom and daughter for something fun and creative to do! Made two bracelets- everyone was super helpful and very friendly- will def be back! read more

Me and my husband stumbled upon this place while we were in Eureka recently. We spent almost 2hrs in the store picking beads and making jewelry. Had so much fun making stuff here and it feels so great telling everyone that I am wearing what I made!! The ladies in the store were so helpful and polite. Definitely coming back here again!! read more

Talisman - I made these for myself.... not the chocolate dipped cherries. That is from the store opposite to Talisman. - Jewelry Near Me - Eureka, California

Very cool little bead store in Old Town Eureka. Very good selection, customer service is always good, the staff is knowledgable and helpful.

Talisman is a treat! It's a beautiful little shop and their bead selection is amazing. The folks who work there are all artists, and they are uncommonly friendly and helpful. They will help you design and make beaded jewelry. Their taste and expertise makes it easy, even for novices. They also carry some Balinese imports, which makes it a good place to shop for gifts. I also love the advent calendar they make each holiday season, which features ornaments (beaded and otherwise) made be different local artists. One is revealed each day and you can buy tickets to win the whole lot! They money raised goes to different good causes each year. All in all a creative and thoughtfully run shop. read more

My favorite bead shop around, hands down! The staff are very friendly, talented jewelry-makers, and knowledgeable. The bead selection is outta sight and I love how they are all displayed so beautifully by color. Reasonable prices, great location, wonderful selection. All in all, a highly recommend stop for all of you beading addicts out there. read more

If you don't like people why are you operating a business? The owner is rude and she acts like you're out to rob her. I do like the products but every time I go there I have to deal with rude service. read more

Incredible selection of unique beads and jewelry making essentials. One customer had come in while I was shopping who was looking for a hard to find hand carved bone owl. She had looked for it for 3 years and found it here! Stunning colors and materials! read more

This is one of my favorite bead stores on the west coast. It is always an adventure and there are many treasures to be found (the wall of Czech glass is very impressive). The staff is WONDERFUL and the selection is diverse. Be sure and look up ... the entire ceiling is covered with exotic, brightly painted, flying creatures from Southeast Asia. read more

I love Talisman!!! yay! They have a wonderful selection of interesting beads, fixings, and whatnots, and best of all are the ladies who work there! They are all so nice and helpful and have assisted me in making some really really beautiful jewelry! They have everything I need whether I just want to make something cheap and fun or something elegant and fancy. Five stars for the best bead shop around! read more

What an experience! A great shop with unusual beads and 2 wonderful people working in it. Wish we lived closer.

One of two of my favorite bead stores in the whole world. Can't go wrong with these helpful folks.

Talisman is a bead store with a big heart. I've known all the ladies for years going from a young age making bracelets to making my wedding necklace. Always friendly, always helpful and such a great selection. There is always new beads coming in and the staff will help customers with any problem. These gals are great crafters but no task is too simple or too beneath them. You can really see they love to help! The store is inviting, quirky and clean! Truly a treasure of Old Town and the community. It is hard to find people as nice as this anywhere else and on top of that they are always participating in some community building activity wether it is raising money for animal shelters or other great causes. read more

I have only been to two bead stores. Talisman has wonderful selection, the best. Very nice people.

What a great and creative shop, I love their selection and friendly staff! I will definitely come in every time I'm visiting in the area, thank you! read more

So helpful. Helped me find every natural stone bead I was looking for and even walked my friend through crafting some earrings she wanted to make. read more

Talisman is the absolute best place to get great beads and supplies! They have variety, high quality products, and excellent customer service. This is a great store for all levels of beading enthusiasts. read more

This is a cozy little shop. The prices are decent, the selection is pretty good. I love that they have the strings on the wall arranged by color and that they have so many different kinds of beads available by the strand (rather than having to count out a bunch of something one at a time, since i tend to buy large quantities). They sell some tools and other supplies which is nice. I don't know what it is, but something about the way they have the shop set up makes it seem sort of magical to me. I've only been in there a couple times in the past year but the staff has always been helpful. read more

All the employees at Talisman have taken care of all my bead stringing needs in a professional manner.

Love the selection, service, and value you get from this store. They have a great selection of beads native to different countries like africa, bali, and china. I like to use natural gemstones and sterling silver findings to create jewelry pieces. I moved away and have not found a store like this one ever! read more