Great selection of product, helpful staff. I have been very happy with the selection and prices are fair. I have taken one class and the instructor was great, they have lots of classes to chose from and lots of examples in the shop, If you are looking for crystals they have a great selection.<br />
Stop by and check them out - tell them I sent you.<br />

I walked in one day and discovered this little treasure on Mira Mesa Blvd. Once I was in I was hooked for life. The customer service there was great. I can not understand anyone witting a bad review on this store. I love family owned stores. ...

Prices lower than coastal area, and a large selection of silver findings. The staff was friendly and helpful, not breathing down your neck the whole time, which I found refreshing. They had a lot of crystal colors....the store was not small! It wasn&#39;t the cold warehouse feeling thank goodness. I can&#39;t wait to try some of their classes! Many choices. I will be back. HipJewelryGal‎

I&#39;ve been to this beadshop a couple of different times and each time, I&#39;ve felt their customer service was pretty lacking. I would be in the shop for a good 20 minutes and they didn&#39;t address me until it was time for me to ask for something in a glass case. I think their prices are fair to expensive. The selection is fairly small and they have unimpressive semi-precious gemstones. Lots of glass, plastic, base metal findings, some brass findings and a small selection of chain and tools. Overall, I&#39;m not that impressed by it.‎

A friend of mine visiting from Hawaii wanted me to take her to a bead store so after looking for the nearest one, I found the Bead Gallery. My first impression was that they were so busy following me around the store, I felt uncomfortable. Now to be fair, I'll tell you they have some beautiful pieces and while there I signed up for a "silver fusion class" and paid $50. A couple of weeks went by and I received a telephone call about how they had to change the date of the class. I told the woman who called that there was no problem and that when she had enough people for the class to call me back. She did. The day of the class, a Sunday, I left my home an hour before because of all the construction and the 2 lane roads. I hit traffic, so I called the store and explained that I probably would be too late and if it was possible to apply my $50 towards store credit and i would sign up for the next class, the girl who answered the phone said no problem. 5 minutes later I got a call from the woman who teaches the class about how unfair it was to the others and about her waiting list and she went on and on. I don't have $50 to throw away but, finally, I told her to keep the money. This was the same person who told me it was difficult to find people or schedule them into the class. So not only did they get to keep my $50, but I will never spend a penny in their store again. A word to the wise, find another bead store, I have found plenty with very courteous owners/employees who not only are nice but you actually gain discounts with your purchases. Look in Oceanside on Mission Street it's worth the drive.