Beads of Paradise NYC

For over 34 years Beads of Paradise NYC has been dedicated to the art of designing and crafting handmade jewelry, in addition to collecting, showcasing and selling art, antiques and handicrafts from Africa, South East Asia and Mexico. Many of the crafts we buy and resell depend on hand finishing, repairing and refining existing handiwork, all of which we do in-house. We also work directly with clients to design and make custom one-of-a-kind jewelry made from gemstones and other materials that will become gifts and pieces of great sentimental value. Our great love is to cross a diverse array of cultural interests by bringing beads, objects, raw materials, and antique items to New York City, so our clients can explore to the possibilities of connecting with other cultures and history in a significant and relatable way. We have made presentations at the Rubin Museum and the Metropolitan Museum on beadwork and sourcing Culturally Significant Arts, Crafts and Jewelry. In our workplace in the easy to access Union Square / Flatiron district, we hold classes weekly as outreach to people wanting to understand jewelry making. These classes include Elders as well as Students of all different ages and circumstances. Classes have also been given in Local Schools to encourage creativity and openness to other cultures.
We have a wealth of clients that began coming to Beads of Paradise as children with their parents, and have continued to come as they grow into teens, as they become adults and parents themselves, and with their own children and grandparents they start a new generation of the Beads of Paradise family. We serve designers and artists, costume departments and museums, casual beaders to professional jewelry makers, to those just looking to see and experience something new, beautiful and interesting. We are here for the Community — a colorful, friendly, inclusive little world of its own inside New York City.