UK based suppliers A-D
Here you will find a wealth of UK suppliers both online, mail order, and retail shops. Wholesalers are also included.
Please read members reviews and recommendations remembering this is just an individual's experience.
Info on shipping prices, if the company offers wholesale and types of supplies will be added where possible.
Please read members reviews and recommendations remembering this is just an individual's experience.
Info on shipping prices, if the company offers wholesale and types of supplies will be added where possible.
www.africantradebeads.com
Review: A great site for inspiration for those of us who can't afford to own these beautiful collectible beads.
www.allthatjazz-crafts.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member Rob_s. Offers a great selection of beads, pendants and more. Recommendation: Stocks a good selection of glass bead mixes.
www.amysurman.com
Online ordering is not available at present, but you can find details of the shops opening hours and much more. The website is rapidly developing so check back regularly.
www.argentice.com
Stockist of PMC, tools and jewellery making supplies.
www.bababeads.com
Review: An interesting selection of unusual Indian beads, not just the common Indian glass beads.
www.bagsbags.biz/bagsbags
Review: A great selection of packaging supplies (wholesale) at very reasonable prices.
www.beadaddict.com
Recommendation Smaller company that I use from time to time. Offers very quick service and a good selection. Good if you need smallish quantities of something quick. Good prices on Swarovskis if you aren't buying in bulk.
www.beadaholics.co.uk
Review: This site might be a little challanging to navigate, but is worth it as you will find some hidden gems at great prices. Recommendation: The lady that runs it is really friendly and her products are really good. She regularly gets new and interesting beads etc in. I personally think the prices are very reasonable and delivery is quick.
www.beadaura.co.uk
Bead Aura is a family business that opened in March 2005 in Neal's Yard, London. Specialise in beads and components for making jewellery and accessories.
www.bead-exclusive.co.uk
Review A nice selection of beads and findings including hair accessories". Visitors welcome by appointment only (see site for details).
www.beadgarden.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders www.beadgarden.co.uk Offers a variety of beads, findings, tools and accessories.
www.beadinguk.com eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Gilcos-Beads-Direct
Gilcos stock a wide selection of glass, gemstone, and lampwork beads as well as seed beads and pearls. They have a great range of bead mixes and findings, including some unusal watch faces. They also have a good range of tools with some that can can be hard to find in the UK.
www.beadmaster.com
21st Century Beads caters to retail and wholesale customers via their website and direct through their shop/showroom in Ellesmere Port (between Liverpool and Chester).
www.beadmerchant.co.uk
A wide range of seed beads, delicas, bugles and more.
www.beadmonster.co.uk
This company has a wide selection of project packs for people interested in working with seed beads. Each pack includes clear instructions and postage is included in the price. Recommendation: I bought the Garland Project Pack and a catalogue. I got my stuff 4 days later and have already made the neckace & bracelet. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The beads and findings in the catalogue are very reasonably priced in small or large quantities too.
www.beads.co.uk
PJ Minerals sell a wide range of beads and findings both retail and wholesale. Visitors welcome by appointment only (see site for details). Review: The slow delivery times (unless you pay for fast shipping) and lack of communication about out of stock products is very frustrating, however they do stock a number of products at much cheaper prices than other suppliers.
www.beadsandcrystals.co.uk formerly www.diamantedesigns.com
A wide range of Swarovski beads (in all shapes), buttons, and rhinestones. www.beadsandgemstones.com Review A good selection of beads, and also stocks watch faces, but prices seem a little higher than many other sellers
www.beadsbydesign.co.uk
A range beads, kits & findings are available online to view by appointment. Beads & jewellery are available on a partyplan basis or at shows & events around East Yorkshire. Childrens & adults beading parties & lessons also available.
www.beadsbyyvonne.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Beads-By-Yvonne
Offers a really good selection of findings. Recommendation: Good for Swarovski.
www.beadsdirect.co.uk
See their website for details of their bimonthly open days. Recommendation: They have really nice bead mixes and the service is really quick.
www.beadservice.com
Offers an interesting selection of glass, pearl, shell and semi precious gemstone beads. Recommendation: Good value for Toho beads, and glass bead mixes, prompt delivery and great customer service.
www.beadsforbeaders.com
Recommendation: Find a wide range of beads, findings, tools, accessories, lights, storage and more on this easy to navigate site.
www.beadshophaddington.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member beadshophaddington. Runs workshops and children's parties, as well as supplying a wide range of jewellery making supplies and tools.
www.beadshopuk.com
Specialising in semi precious stone beads, freshwater pearls and sterling silver Bali beads & findings you will find a wide range of beatiful beads for your jewellery projects.
www.beadsinabundance.co.uk
A basic website - orders taken by email.
www.beadsisters.co.uk
Beadsisters is a family business selling a wide variety of Czech, dichroic and Murano glass beads. Bali silver, crystal rondels, plated findings and beading accessories.
www.beadsite.co.uk
Specialises in metallised (in copper, fine silver and 24K gold) ceramic beads, international, artisan lampwork beads, polymer clay beads and Bali silver beads.
www.beadsneeds.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Beads-Needs-UK
Recommendation: A wonderful range of goods and the service is excellent. She delivers fast and if ever there is a problem (rare) it gets sorted out pronto. A very pleasant experience all round.
www.beadsolutions.co.uk
Review: This easy to navigate site has clear pictures and good descriptions even down to the amount of seed beads per cm. It offers a wide range of glass beads and Swarovski crystal.
www.beadspider.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member miss muffet. You will find a wide range of beads and findings with clear pictures on this easy to navigate site.
www.beadsunlimited.co.uk
Sells both retail and wholesale via their website and shop.
www.beadtree.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member Clare. Offers a nice range of beads and findings including bridal jewellery supplies.
www.beadvoodoo.com
A large range of beads in natural materials including wood, bone, coral, nuts, shell etc.
www.beadworks.co.uk and www.beadshop.co.uk
Recommendation A good all round selection. Good on delivery unless you are ordering semi precious stones when it can be a bit slow. Will do wholesale terms on application.
www.beadykate.com
Site run by UK Beaders member beadykate. Online supplier of gemstone beads, freshwater pearls and more.
www.beadysamglass.com
Site fun by UK Beaders member beadysam. Offers a great selection of frit and other lampworking supplies.
www.bedecked.co.uk
Review: This online haberdashery may not have a wide stock of beads, but it has a great range of items that you might find really interesting to use in your jewellery making and other crafts.
www.beejewelled.com
Suppliers of a range of glass, ceramic, plastic, bone, wood and metal beads in various shapes, sizes and colours. Also stocks suede and leather thongs, nylon, tiger tail, Beadalon & Stretch Magic.
www.bellysbride.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BellysbrideGemz
Stocks a wide range of beads in various different materials.
www.b-for-beads.co.uk
Stocks a wide range of some of the more unusual beads including gemstone beads and pendants, Tibetan silver, shell and pearls. Free postage on orders over £25. New items are added regularly.
www.bijouxbeads.co.uk
A range of glass beads, findings and more available in their online store. The also run beading classes in Bath and have a store in Shaftesbury too.
www.boxesandbusts.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Boxes-Busts
An extensive range of display and packaging products, and a range of jewellery sundries such as labels, U pins, ring sizers etc. Recommendation: A superb company, simply cannot fault them.
www.buffysbeads.com
Offers a huge selection of freshwater pearls, gemstone beads, Czech crystal beads Mother of Pearl beads & pendants, sterling silver & gold filled findings, tools, threads and storage. Buffy's bead shop in central London is open 7 days a week.
www.bunyipbeads.com
The website showcases the company's large range of beads, buttons and much more available in store. Mail order/online ordering is not available.
www.burhouse.com
Recommendation: Stocks a fantastic range of gemstone beads and findings as well as raw crystals, fossils and a ton of other great stuff. No prices on the site as they are wholesale only but the very extensive catalogue is free!
www.carmenjeancrafts.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member CarmenJean Crafts. Offers a great selectrion of beads, pendants, findings and more.
www.chapelcrafts.co.uk
This shop sells a range of beads along side many other craft items. You may email them to place an order.
www.charismabeads.co.uk
Orders taken via catalogue only. The catalogue costs £2.50 (refunded on orders over £15). Current ranges include Delicas, Cut Delicas, Rocailles, Bugles, Miyuki cubes and triangles, Miniatures, Czech glass - fire polished facets and seed beads, Charlottes and beading sundries. (checked Sept. 06)
www.CJBeadworks.com
Site run by UK Beaders member CJ-Beadworks. Specialises in selling Beadalon brand tools, beading wires and findings. With a wide stock of products including many hard to find in other shops in the UK.
www.constellationbeads.co.uk
A wide range of beads and findings available wholesale and retail, online only. A nice clear site that's easy to navigate.
www.coralstone.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member coralstone. Stocks a great range of glass beads and some lovely copper beads and findings.
www.cooksongold.com/indexgb.html
Recommendation: A superb company for sterling silver findings (and gold & platinum!) is Cookson Gold. They are a 'proper' jewellers' company but their prices are very reasonable and they have a very wide stock. They have about a dozen different sterling silver earwires alone! They have no minimum order on their website.
www.craftdepot.co.uk
Review: I found this website a little frustrating as they only display a small selection of beads among many other craft products, and the site looks like it is aimed at craft groups. But you can get their full catalogue by paying £4 which will give you a 5-10% discount on your first order. (checked Sept. 06)
www.creativebeadcraft.co.uk
Find a wide range of beads, pendants findings and more available to see and purchase over the counter and online. Wholesale and retail available.
www.crystal-beads.co.uk
The site offers an absolutely huge selection of Swarovski crystal beads, pendants, pearls and Swarovski rhinestone roundelles.
www.crystals-and-ice.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member bande179. Offers a wide selection of beads findings, tools and more. Take advantage of free shipping on orders over £50.
www.cyfrin.co.uk
Offers a selection of lead free pewter beads in a range of Celtic knotwork designs.
www.czechbeads.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member Czechbeads. Offers a nice range of firepolished and pressed glass Czech beads, lampwork beads, and findings. Review: A nice feature of the site is that you can search by colour.
www.deedswithbeads.co.uk
This site is being updated. It currently has a range of crystal beads and Bali silver available online.
www.designercabochons.co.uk
Offers a sellection of beautiful unique Semi-Precious stone cabochons for jewellers, craftspeople and collectors.
Review: A great site for inspiration for those of us who can't afford to own these beautiful collectible beads.
www.allthatjazz-crafts.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member Rob_s. Offers a great selection of beads, pendants and more. Recommendation: Stocks a good selection of glass bead mixes.
www.amysurman.com
Online ordering is not available at present, but you can find details of the shops opening hours and much more. The website is rapidly developing so check back regularly.
www.argentice.com
Stockist of PMC, tools and jewellery making supplies.
www.bababeads.com
Review: An interesting selection of unusual Indian beads, not just the common Indian glass beads.
www.bagsbags.biz/bagsbags
Review: A great selection of packaging supplies (wholesale) at very reasonable prices.
www.beadaddict.com
Recommendation Smaller company that I use from time to time. Offers very quick service and a good selection. Good if you need smallish quantities of something quick. Good prices on Swarovskis if you aren't buying in bulk.
www.beadaholics.co.uk
Review: This site might be a little challanging to navigate, but is worth it as you will find some hidden gems at great prices. Recommendation: The lady that runs it is really friendly and her products are really good. She regularly gets new and interesting beads etc in. I personally think the prices are very reasonable and delivery is quick.
www.beadaura.co.uk
Bead Aura is a family business that opened in March 2005 in Neal's Yard, London. Specialise in beads and components for making jewellery and accessories.
www.bead-exclusive.co.uk
Review A nice selection of beads and findings including hair accessories". Visitors welcome by appointment only (see site for details).
www.beadgarden.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders www.beadgarden.co.uk Offers a variety of beads, findings, tools and accessories.
www.beadinguk.com eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Gilcos-Beads-Direct
Gilcos stock a wide selection of glass, gemstone, and lampwork beads as well as seed beads and pearls. They have a great range of bead mixes and findings, including some unusal watch faces. They also have a good range of tools with some that can can be hard to find in the UK.
www.beadmaster.com
21st Century Beads caters to retail and wholesale customers via their website and direct through their shop/showroom in Ellesmere Port (between Liverpool and Chester).
www.beadmerchant.co.uk
A wide range of seed beads, delicas, bugles and more.
www.beadmonster.co.uk
This company has a wide selection of project packs for people interested in working with seed beads. Each pack includes clear instructions and postage is included in the price. Recommendation: I bought the Garland Project Pack and a catalogue. I got my stuff 4 days later and have already made the neckace & bracelet. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The beads and findings in the catalogue are very reasonably priced in small or large quantities too.
www.beads.co.uk
PJ Minerals sell a wide range of beads and findings both retail and wholesale. Visitors welcome by appointment only (see site for details). Review: The slow delivery times (unless you pay for fast shipping) and lack of communication about out of stock products is very frustrating, however they do stock a number of products at much cheaper prices than other suppliers.
www.beadsandcrystals.co.uk formerly www.diamantedesigns.com
A wide range of Swarovski beads (in all shapes), buttons, and rhinestones. www.beadsandgemstones.com Review A good selection of beads, and also stocks watch faces, but prices seem a little higher than many other sellers
www.beadsbydesign.co.uk
A range beads, kits & findings are available online to view by appointment. Beads & jewellery are available on a partyplan basis or at shows & events around East Yorkshire. Childrens & adults beading parties & lessons also available.
www.beadsbyyvonne.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Beads-By-Yvonne
Offers a really good selection of findings. Recommendation: Good for Swarovski.
www.beadsdirect.co.uk
See their website for details of their bimonthly open days. Recommendation: They have really nice bead mixes and the service is really quick.
www.beadservice.com
Offers an interesting selection of glass, pearl, shell and semi precious gemstone beads. Recommendation: Good value for Toho beads, and glass bead mixes, prompt delivery and great customer service.
www.beadsforbeaders.com
Recommendation: Find a wide range of beads, findings, tools, accessories, lights, storage and more on this easy to navigate site.
www.beadshophaddington.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member beadshophaddington. Runs workshops and children's parties, as well as supplying a wide range of jewellery making supplies and tools.
www.beadshopuk.com
Specialising in semi precious stone beads, freshwater pearls and sterling silver Bali beads & findings you will find a wide range of beatiful beads for your jewellery projects.
www.beadsinabundance.co.uk
A basic website - orders taken by email.
www.beadsisters.co.uk
Beadsisters is a family business selling a wide variety of Czech, dichroic and Murano glass beads. Bali silver, crystal rondels, plated findings and beading accessories.
www.beadsite.co.uk
Specialises in metallised (in copper, fine silver and 24K gold) ceramic beads, international, artisan lampwork beads, polymer clay beads and Bali silver beads.
www.beadsneeds.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Beads-Needs-UK
Recommendation: A wonderful range of goods and the service is excellent. She delivers fast and if ever there is a problem (rare) it gets sorted out pronto. A very pleasant experience all round.
www.beadsolutions.co.uk
Review: This easy to navigate site has clear pictures and good descriptions even down to the amount of seed beads per cm. It offers a wide range of glass beads and Swarovski crystal.
www.beadspider.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member miss muffet. You will find a wide range of beads and findings with clear pictures on this easy to navigate site.
www.beadsunlimited.co.uk
Sells both retail and wholesale via their website and shop.
www.beadtree.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member Clare. Offers a nice range of beads and findings including bridal jewellery supplies.
www.beadvoodoo.com
A large range of beads in natural materials including wood, bone, coral, nuts, shell etc.
www.beadworks.co.uk and www.beadshop.co.uk
Recommendation A good all round selection. Good on delivery unless you are ordering semi precious stones when it can be a bit slow. Will do wholesale terms on application.
www.beadykate.com
Site run by UK Beaders member beadykate. Online supplier of gemstone beads, freshwater pearls and more.
www.beadysamglass.com
Site fun by UK Beaders member beadysam. Offers a great selection of frit and other lampworking supplies.
www.bedecked.co.uk
Review: This online haberdashery may not have a wide stock of beads, but it has a great range of items that you might find really interesting to use in your jewellery making and other crafts.
www.beejewelled.com
Suppliers of a range of glass, ceramic, plastic, bone, wood and metal beads in various shapes, sizes and colours. Also stocks suede and leather thongs, nylon, tiger tail, Beadalon & Stretch Magic.
www.bellysbride.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BellysbrideGemz
Stocks a wide range of beads in various different materials.
www.b-for-beads.co.uk
Stocks a wide range of some of the more unusual beads including gemstone beads and pendants, Tibetan silver, shell and pearls. Free postage on orders over £25. New items are added regularly.
www.bijouxbeads.co.uk
A range of glass beads, findings and more available in their online store. The also run beading classes in Bath and have a store in Shaftesbury too.
www.boxesandbusts.co.uk eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Boxes-Busts
An extensive range of display and packaging products, and a range of jewellery sundries such as labels, U pins, ring sizers etc. Recommendation: A superb company, simply cannot fault them.
www.buffysbeads.com
Offers a huge selection of freshwater pearls, gemstone beads, Czech crystal beads Mother of Pearl beads & pendants, sterling silver & gold filled findings, tools, threads and storage. Buffy's bead shop in central London is open 7 days a week.
www.bunyipbeads.com
The website showcases the company's large range of beads, buttons and much more available in store. Mail order/online ordering is not available.
www.burhouse.com
Recommendation: Stocks a fantastic range of gemstone beads and findings as well as raw crystals, fossils and a ton of other great stuff. No prices on the site as they are wholesale only but the very extensive catalogue is free!
www.carmenjeancrafts.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member CarmenJean Crafts. Offers a great selectrion of beads, pendants, findings and more.
www.chapelcrafts.co.uk
This shop sells a range of beads along side many other craft items. You may email them to place an order.
www.charismabeads.co.uk
Orders taken via catalogue only. The catalogue costs £2.50 (refunded on orders over £15). Current ranges include Delicas, Cut Delicas, Rocailles, Bugles, Miyuki cubes and triangles, Miniatures, Czech glass - fire polished facets and seed beads, Charlottes and beading sundries. (checked Sept. 06)
www.CJBeadworks.com
Site run by UK Beaders member CJ-Beadworks. Specialises in selling Beadalon brand tools, beading wires and findings. With a wide stock of products including many hard to find in other shops in the UK.
www.constellationbeads.co.uk
A wide range of beads and findings available wholesale and retail, online only. A nice clear site that's easy to navigate.
www.coralstone.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member coralstone. Stocks a great range of glass beads and some lovely copper beads and findings.
www.cooksongold.com/indexgb.html
Recommendation: A superb company for sterling silver findings (and gold & platinum!) is Cookson Gold. They are a 'proper' jewellers' company but their prices are very reasonable and they have a very wide stock. They have about a dozen different sterling silver earwires alone! They have no minimum order on their website.
www.craftdepot.co.uk
Review: I found this website a little frustrating as they only display a small selection of beads among many other craft products, and the site looks like it is aimed at craft groups. But you can get their full catalogue by paying £4 which will give you a 5-10% discount on your first order. (checked Sept. 06)
www.creativebeadcraft.co.uk
Find a wide range of beads, pendants findings and more available to see and purchase over the counter and online. Wholesale and retail available.
www.crystal-beads.co.uk
The site offers an absolutely huge selection of Swarovski crystal beads, pendants, pearls and Swarovski rhinestone roundelles.
www.crystals-and-ice.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member bande179. Offers a wide selection of beads findings, tools and more. Take advantage of free shipping on orders over £50.
www.cyfrin.co.uk
Offers a selection of lead free pewter beads in a range of Celtic knotwork designs.
www.czechbeads.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member Czechbeads. Offers a nice range of firepolished and pressed glass Czech beads, lampwork beads, and findings. Review: A nice feature of the site is that you can search by colour.
www.deedswithbeads.co.uk
This site is being updated. It currently has a range of crystal beads and Bali silver available online.
www.designercabochons.co.uk
Offers a sellection of beautiful unique Semi-Precious stone cabochons for jewellers, craftspeople and collectors.
