The black has the neatest gifts and novelty items, as well as things like incense, candles, and pipes. They have funny t-shirts in the back and even baby clothes. Prices are high but you get what you pay for, and awesome store to window shop or buy at.

The Black Bead is a bead lover's paradise. They have something for every bead lover's taste in this store. You will find normal plastic beads, fancy glass beads, shaped beads, and just about everything in between. Whether you need a large, fancy bead for a special chandelier project, a bag of beads for a very large project, or you want to get our son or daughter interested in beading, then this is the place to shop! Their prices are very competitive, and while they cost more than Wal Mart, their wonderful selection, and their outstanding, knowledgeable staff really makes up for their slightly higher prices. Their staff has a lot of knowledge about beads, and they are able to recommend everything from the proper tools, to the proper closures, to the right kind of wiring, and how to manuals to meet your needs. They sell lots of instruction products that can help any wannabe bead crafter get started, and they really have a unique selection that you won't find anywhere else. If you are into making beaded jewelry, then The Black Bead is the place to go for all of your jewelry making needs. They sell everything from tools to get you started, to beads that will make your projects look like they just came off the runway. If you have a beading business, and need a great place to find unique beads, then this is the place to come. If you are a regular beading enthusiast, then give this place a try instead of heading to your local discount store the next time you make a bead run. There is ample parking and the store is warm and welcoming. You will wonder why all bead stores are not like this one. Don't see what you are looking for in stock? They can tell you where to get it, or help you special order it.

PROS: Everything you need for all of your beading and jewelry making projects.
CONS: None that I can think of.

The Black Bead has a great selection of beads. You get a basket to take around to pick out what you want from 1 bead to 100. You just list it down on your tally sheet. They have lots of tools to help you out, too, pliars, leather cords. It's everything that you'll need, not just the beads.

i love making things with beads and this place has the largest collection of beads i know of. their staff is willing to help you and find all the right beads you want . their prices are always great and they always have great quality. they also special order any items you might want.

Great selection of beads and beadwork supplies. Friendly and helpful staff will get the novice on track quickly. I like to bring my nieces here to pick out bead for projects that we work on when they visit. Parking is fairly easy on Newport, except in the middle of summer.