The Bead Gallery has been part of the heart and soul of downtown Ann Arbor for over twenty years. Located in a charming Victorian house, the store's appeal and personality are apparent in many ways, from the details of displays to the adorable fairy doors on each floor.
The artists who work at The Bead Gallery come from diverse backgrounds but have one thing in common: a passion for creating beautiful jewelry and sharing that passion with others. The staff's talent and friendliness helps make the store a center of creativity, where customers are inspired to learn new techniques and share design ideas. Our clean, well organized store offers an amazing selection of beads and findings of all kinds, as well as a huge variety of classes.
What's New
- Come on in and play with STAXX RINGS!! These consist of a FOUNDATION RING or FOUNDATION PENDANT made of stainless steel or gold plated stainless steel, which is then used as the base for stacking any number of components to create a never-ending supply of jewelry looks. Not sure where to start? We have some great sets and kits already made up or we will help you build your own.
- We are proud to now be offering another creative way to make your own jewelry: TROLL BEADS!! Trollbeads were developed in Denmark over the past 30 years by a group of internationally renowned jewelry designers. The collection has more than 200 different beads which can be worn on a silver or gold chain, as a bracelet or as a necklace. Select the chain you desire, choose a lock (clasp), then add the beads of your choosing. Whether you wear one bead or a collection, the many different symbols, flowers, animals, zodiac signs, colors and materials offer endless variations and combinations, making this jewelry both unique and personal.
Each Trollbead is made from the highest quality raw materials, including sterling silver, 18 karat gold, Italian Murano glass, natural pearls and precious stones. Trollbeads have won international artistic recognition and have been exhibited at SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art) in Chicago and New York. Learn more about Trollbeads at trollbeadus.com - Two Trollbeads Trunk Shows are coming up! The first will be during the weekend of October 18 - 19th during regular business hours. The second will be during Ann Arbor's Midnight Madness event on Friday, December 5th, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. A trunk show is a special sale directly to you from the vendor. A Trollbeads representative will be here to explain the Trollbeads line and answer any of your questions.