I'd definitely recommend beadwholesaler! The website is www.beadwholesaler.com and it has free shipping. They focus on swarovski, sterling silver & gold filled findings, tierra cast, and tons of gemstones!
Thanks for the recommendation for Beadwholesaler. I've added them to the list. :)
I must have been browsing the internet with my eyes closed not to have seen this amazing beading resource!
I own Big Bead Little Bead - an online bead and jewellery making supplies shop based in the UK and I like to think we have put together a few guides worthy of note ( /guides_and_information/index.php ) but just not to this degree!
I'm off camping this weekend and rain is forecast so plenty of time to have a good look around with the iPad! Expect a link exchange request when I get back as I am sure our customers would be interested in following this wiki.
All the best Anna
Hi Anna,
Thank you so much for your nice comments! I have wanted to update this resource for a while with new things I've come across, but just have not had the time. Between making jewelry, trying to sell jewelry and working a full-time job (and an addiction to Pinterest) at the same time, making jewelry usually wins out over anything else so I never get around to maintaining this like I had hoped.
I hope the rain stopped and you had a great time camping. But if not, I hope you found a lot of great beading info here or just on the web. :)
And I've added your shop to the list!
Thanks again,
Karen
I love this, so much information and great advise. Please have a look at www.contempbeads.com Contemporary Beads and Castings. Wholesale and manufacturer of pewter beads, charms and components. Factory in USA and also offer custom made items including personalized tags for jewelry.
If you like good quality beads and not the cheap ones, you can try Fine Gems Canada in Montreal Canada.
They have a large selection of semi-precious beads and the customer service is pretty good. I don't know if they ship to the united states or not but you can take a look at their website by making a search on Fine Gems Canada
This is a great resource. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. Another great online store for high quality gold-filled and silver beads, crimps, connectors, clasps, and chains is Plazko.com. Another great thing about Plazko is the free worldwide shipping! Happy beading.
I can't find your list of online bead sellers. It looks like it should be on the page named "Buying Beads Online," but the section where they should be listed states "To help protect the security of information you enter into this website, the publisher of this content does not allow it to be displayed in a frame." Is there a way that I can actually see the list? I have joined, but will probably delete my membership if I can't read any of your content. Thanks for your help.
Hi. I'm sorry. I rarely ever update this resource guide anymore but didn't want to remove it in case I wanted to reference something I have out here. When I came out here a year or so ago to move the lists into a facebook group, I noticed it was gone. I have no clue why, how or when that happened. Unfortunately I didn't have a backup either. It's gone. And it was a good list, too. :(