This business has been around almost 20 years! I took my daughter here over 10 years ago for a birthday party and am glad to know she is still thriving in this business. Great place to pick up a unique piece of jewelry for a gift or a night out. You can even make your own jewelry with the thousands of beads found here. What a great place to make or get something special for yourself or someone you love!
A wonderful place every time we visit! A wide variety of bright and fun beads thoughtfully picked out by the legendary Bead Lady herself! She is a kind soul who always asks about how we are doing when we arrive! We always spend up to an hour digging through the big bead bucket in the back! Highly recommend for your visit to Concord!
I cannot say enough good things about my experience! I received my package today and all ten pieces I ordered were perfect! Well worth the wait! Great experience and highly highly recommended! Thank you!!
I love shopping here. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The owner is is the reason I return. Her prices are reasonable. She offers an awesome selection and her warm vibes are welcoming!
This place is a wonderland for crafters. I got lost in there for a couple hours. There are so many unique beads, charms, and jewelry ideas that you can spend a fortune or just a little change, its up to you. Prices range between $0.10-12.00/bead depending on uniqueness. Most beads are under $1 and you can buy strings of beads for $4-20.
Kathleen was so helpful in helping me with my family’s jewelry order with my father in laws flowers from his funeral. She was very responsive with emails, text messages, and sending pictures of our pieces as they were being made. Each special piece turned out beautiful and we couldn’t be happier and now we all have something to keep forever!
She is fantastic. Helped us so much with making memory beads from my moms funeral houses.
Kathleen has made several pieces for my family. I visited her shop right before Christmas and found some beautiful red coral and speckled jasper beads. She made two lovely necklaces for my daughters on the spot. The girls loved them!! Great customer service from a very talented artist!
Super cute shop, the owner was extremely kind and offered help with any questions we had. Definitely worth checking out.
Beautiful selections and warm owner!
Kathleen is always helpful and such a pleasure! She has such a variety of things for everyday and special occasions!
Had a great time.Was accommodating in every way possible. Will go back again to make more jewelry.
Great selection and helpful knowledgeable staff. We will be back!
I Love Kathleen!! Shes an Amazing lady who is very talented. I love her memory beads! Ive had wedding and funeral flowers made into beautiful pendants, rings, necklaces and more by her and prayed over as beautiful and meaningful gifts to several family members. I cant recommend her enough!!
WONDERFUL owner with a huge selection of beads and other supplies for your creations. Prices are great as well, and the owner was very helpful in her recommendations. Definitely stop by when youre near!
The Bead Lady is always a delight. Kathleen is always so cheerful and warm and so, so eager to help you find everything you need. Ive been going to this place for well over ten years and it just gets better and better. Great selection of beads and plenty of ideas to inspire you.
My absolute favorite store in Concord! Kathleen is the sweetest and so welcoming. I love all of the local jewelry that is already made. But the Bead Lady also has anything your little heart desires, if youre feeling creative!
Wow! Im truly shocked to see the negative reviews on here! I have NEVER received anything but EXCELLENT service every time I have come to The Bead Lady!From the time you step in the door until the time that you leave, Kathleen and Amanda go above and beyond to help and make sure youre completely satisfied with your purchases. There are tons of fabulous pieces available and if I cant find exactly what I am looking for (which is very rare!!) they will help me design and create a custom piece! This shop is definitely my go-to place for a great gift! And my husband always knows that if he needs a gift for me, he can stop in and Amanda and Kathleen will help him find something perfect!! I am always complimented on my jewelry from The Bead Lady, whether it is a simple piece or a much more extravagant one.As far as the comments on prices, as the saying goes You get what you pay for! I have numerous pieces of Bead Lady jewelry that I have owned for 5+ years, which I think speaks volumes about the quality! The prices are extremely reasonable and I would MUCH rather purchase quality jewelry that is unique and one of a kind....its nice to know that Im not going to see my necklace on 20 other women, unlike mass produced jewelry you find at other stores!The Bead Lady and its staff are a wonderful asset to the downtown area and I always make it a point to stop in every time I am in the area!
The Bead Lady is a very nice lady in real life. Love the wall that she has outside. It has a piece of chalk ready for you to write what are you looking forward to? Here is a picture of it. It is always great to show personal interest in your costumers, and this is a very nice detail. Very interesting store!
Great folks, and a huge selection of beads and findings. They have a selection of wild and wonderful necklaces, earrings and bracelets, in addition to loose beads, bulk (string) beads and wonderful stuff.
This is the one place in downtown Concord I can not resist! By far the best selection in beads and, even better than regular chain stores, the most unique finds. I love the newer addition of gemstones/crystals! Even if you dont bead, stop in for their one of a kind hand made jewelry, or to grab some gorgeous crystals! My favourite local store!!
So friendly & talented designer - amazing merchandise
I adore this store! I have bought several statement necklaces (which I am complimented on each time I wear them) from this store, as well as numerous earrings and bracelets. I have had several pieces of jewelry for 7 or 8 years, which speaks to the craftsmanship of the pieces. Kathleen, The Bead Lady, is a class act and the customer service is outstanding! I have never been disappointed with the service or quality of the products I buy here, and shopping local is great for our community! Highly recommend The Bead Lady!
This is the best bead shop in the general Charlotte area! Ive gone to several stores all over Charlotte and outside of the city, and this one definitely has the best selection Ive seen. I was mesmerized by all the beautiful colors and different types of beads. Im pretty sure I literally found everything I was looking for there! I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is into the beading scene. The owner is super friendly and helpful!
Kathleen was wonderful to work with! 6 of us ordered memory bead jewelry after a death in our family. Kathleen was very helpful in answering all of my questions. We are so pleased with our pieces - they are just lovely! And they arrived in the less time than a anticipated. Thank you Kathleen!
I love this place! So much to make… The owner is very personable and helpful in making beautiful jewelry! A must go.
Lovely store and incredibly lovely proprietress. A mix of loose beads, strands, and pre-made pieces. I had a wonderful time perusing, chatting, and buying a unique sparkly necklace I’m looking forward to wearing soon! A must-visit, a very warm and friendly atmosphere with kind and curious staff.
While visiting NC I took a trip to the Bead Lady in Concord.. Excellent selection of beads - natural stones, pearls, glass, crystals. Dont let the size of the store front confuse you. The ads are true she has 5 rooms full of beads. If I lived closer I would definitely schedule a Ladies Night Out with my friends with her. Give her a call about a fun night with the bridesmaids and mothers if you are getting married anytime soon. She is a fun person to work with. Her customer service was excellent! Wonder if she would consider moving to Alaska?
My wife and daughter love their jewelry. Kathleen does beautiful work or you can make your own. I love the locally made soaps. This place is a jewel for downtown Concord. Please support your local businesses.
I LOVE the Bead Lady! Kathleen and Manda make the most unique pieces of jewelry I have seen. They are my go to place when I need a gift for family or friends, or myself!! I also sneak into the back from time to time and check out POSH as well. HIGHLY recommend the store, I think it is a hidden treasure!!!
I absolutely love this store. This is definitely the go to place for jewelry for any occasion. The store is a friendly energetic environment that provides an array of beads, chains, ad stones to appeal to your needs. The staff is always more than willing to assist when you enter the store; whether you are shopping for an occasion or trying to find beads for your personal design. I love that the staff will work with you to assist you in making your design completely awesome. Additionally, every time you visit the store there are always new jewelry designs available for purchase or inspiration. I love that the staff is always willing to make or get anything that you need. If you are looking to make or buy fabulous jewelry this is definitely the go to place. EVERYONE SHOULD VISIT THE BEAD LADY IT IS TRULY AN AWESOME PLACE.
Such a cool and creative shop! Awesome supplies and assistance. Kathleen, helped my friend and I who are new to jewelry making and was so understanding and nice! She made us feel comfortable and made our experience great. I didnt get the other ladies name that was working but she was equally helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back and look forward to visiting in the future.
I love going to The Bead Lady! Kathleen and her staff are so nice and helpful. They have a great selection of bead and supplies. I would highly recommend this shop for anyone interested in beading or just a gift for a girlfriend. Love, Love!!!
Someone told me about this amazing service when I was planning my wedding and I couldnt be more grateful. I had my bouquet from my wedding made into a beautiful rosary and individual bead drop necklaces for each of my bridesmaids and mother of the bride/groom as a thank you for eveything they did for my wedding. I got such wonderful feedback and see them wearing them all the time. I believe the objects carry energy and I know the beads carry the love from our wedding day :) Very accommodating and easy to work with and coordinate with!
A fabulous selection of reasonably priced beads and supplies. The proprietress is beautiful inside and out, very helpful and gracious, I highly recommend this business for beaders.
Its rare for me to post a review but Ive realized over the past two years how much easier my holidays have been since my wife found The Bead Lady. The women that work there know my wife and pay attention to the things she likes when she is in the store - at gift time, I swing by and they give me many cool choices to give my wife...and she is NEVER disappointed. Saves me time, stress and money spent on things she didnt really want. The Bead Lady has made this husband the best gift giver ever!
Kathleen is wonderful to work with and has creative ideas. She not only designed my daughters wedding jewelry but took my veil from over 33 years ago and updated it with jewels to match my daughters gown perfectly. Very affordable prices also. Can not tell you how great our experience was, will definitely go back and recommend her to everyone.
Im always greeted with cheerfully warm hospitality with each visit . Local charm, whimsical gifts & trinkets. Wanna make some of your Pinterest dreams come true? Then come inside & create your own treasure. Anytime I am in need of creative inspiration I pay this little shop a visit . The have beautiful jewelry, one of a kind pieces and much more. The Bead Lady is the best Union St has to offer.
The Bead Lady is absolutely wonderful!!! She is so incredibly kind and her work is amazing!! She made beads from my wedding bouquet and put them on to a gorgeous bracelet!! It is such a treasured item to have from our wedding day and I can not thank her enough for her work and awesome customer service skills.
Wonderful shop filled with beautiful things at reasonable prices. Cant beat the service or atmosphere. One of my favorite shops!
I was surprised to see such positive reviews. Every time I have been in the store the staff have been dismissive and have seemed bothered by my being there. Maybe they are only interested in clients who have large orders like wedding parties. My husband took my daughter there to get her a little prize, and he also felt uncomfortable there. He did purchase an extremely overpriced necklace from them though. In addition, I was offended by one of the staff one day when I was walking past the store with my child and her 3-yr-old friend. The young child climbed up on the small window ledge outside the store (as young children sometimes do), and as I was having him climb back down the lady started knocking on the window and yelling through the glass to have him climb back down. It had honestly been about 2 seconds between his climbing up and my efforts to have him climb back down. Really, lady? Maybe next time dont jump the gun. Whatever. I wont go in. Its too bad because I love to shop locally, and I often do shop at the other stores along Union Street. I just skip right over The Bead Lady. By the way, Angelas Gifts and Garden is awesome, always warm and welcoming. Thats someone who understands customer service!
Absolutely loved the shop. The owner was in the shop and offered me a tour since it was my first visit. They have a large variety of beads, shells and small gifts! The consignment section is great, very neat and lots of choices. Make sure you have time to look around, the shop is very big. Will be bringing my niece and her friends back for a bead class❤️ Shop locally🛍
I love going into the Bead Ladys shop. She has more beads than anywhere I have ever seen. She and her employees are so helpful and kind. She has personally crafted jewelry for everyone in our family. Always a pleasure going to her shop!
I love this store! Fabulous beads and designs. Im always able to run in and get a gift for someone without having to go from store to store or into a mall. The few times that I didnt find just what I needed in the first few minutes, they designed something for me. Love the Bead Lady!
The Bead Lady is the best place to go to get your custom jewelry done for any occasion! Kathleen and Amanda do their best to make each customer feel at home and welcome in the store. Come in once and Im sure you will be back again and again for that charm and small town feel while shopping local! I LOVE THE STORE AND DESIGNERS!!!
Love and miss Kathleen and Manda ♡ thank you ladies for being awesome!
I traveled about 40/45 minutes to visit The Bead Lady! I was very impressed with her selection and the prices were great! Not to mention she was very friendly and very helpful! I will definitely be going back!
I LOVE this store! I live in Charlotte and decided to stop by when I was in the area. I was blown away by the selection of beads and findings, especially the strung beads. The service was great and everyone was beyond friendly and helpful. I was so impressed that I am making another trip to Concord today just to go to the Bead Lady! Highly recommended!
My mother in law brought me here while I was visiting Concord, NC. We were welcomed at the door with a big smile by the owner. She offered my mother in law a chair while I perused the great selection of beads and findings. She also offered to ship me some items when they became available again which was a super nice touch. I will absolutely be back to this fantastic shop when Im back in town!
For those who bead or anyone who simply loves jewelry, this is heaven! And the lady who owns the store is a true angel. The store is much larger than it appears from its storefront. There are rooms and rooms of beautiful beads in every shape, color, size, theme, and material. The owner (Kathleen) could not be more helpful, supportive of your project, and generous with her wisdom and considerable expertise. Her award-winning art is breathtakingly gorgeous. I highly recommend a visit here no matter what your level of experience with jewelry making (classes are offered for beginners through advanced), or if you just love shopping for one of a kind finished jewelry pieces in a warm and welcoming boutique atmosphere.
Cool shop but can buy same items a lot cheaper online.. prices too high.. I guess this os good for convenience
The bead lady is my new favorite store. It was my first time going in and everybody who worked there was so helpful. Especially the owner, she knew exactly what I was looking for and new a lot of crystals. There are so many beads from wood, metal, crystals, etc. so many unique, cool, beautiful beads. There are also premise jewlery which the owner made herself and her work is phenomenal. Everybody is so sweet there, the best part is that you can make your own jewlery there too. I am definitely and always coming back here! ^-^
Very nice merchandise. Very nice owner. Great selection
During the past many years that I have known the ladies at this store, they have won many awards in customer service by local supported customers and by county business organizations. Their integrity is second to none and their attention to detail is superb. They have many a fan base and those of you that shop and know the Bead Lady will support our shop because they know the truth. We are a local family owned business with strong connections in the educational field and ties to local charities and givers thereof. This store has earned a valuable reputation of being one of the best in this county with past accolades to prove it. I myself will always give a business a second chance before I spout off any ignorance on my part. I find one of the latest reviews on here to be of a libel nature and of hateful perception. I will seek council on defamation of character if need be because the review is way off base and unfair. Character witnesses were present to attest to this said review. People need to realize that their perceptions and opinions should not be heard sometimes because they are senseless and wrong.
Very cute shop with adorable jewelry!! Super friendly staff, too! :)
Two thumbs up...WAY UP...for The Bead Lady!! From the moment you walk in the store, you feel as if you stepped into a virtual fantasy land of beautiful beads, gems and all sorts of sparkly. The atmosphere and decor is warm and inviting, and a treat to shop casually in or work one-on-one with the owner to create your own piece of pretty. The store is large which lends itself to offer a beyond amazing selection, and the prices are right in line for the high quality of merchandise offered. The Bead Ladys awesome energy and passion for this craft is bar none and it shows through her impeccable customer service! Im lucky to live in Concord, but if I didnt, I certainly would make the trip to shop here. Simply put...The Bead Lady is a true GEM!
I visit the Bead Lady every 6 months and she makes me a fabulous, statement piece! She really gets to know you, your style AND works within your budget! Such a great store, a gem in the heart of Downtown Concord! The possibilities are endless!
Great shop, beautiful selections, charming knowledgeable staff! Great prices too!
Only if you are looking for a bead store with an abundance of well priced, and great quality beads should you try this place. Between the clearance room and discounted items (that people actually want to buy vs. the not so great stuff most stores mark down to move) and the exceptional customer service provided by both Amanda and Kathleen, The Bead Lady is the absolute #1 place for all of your beads and beading tools needs. Its like a candy store for beaders! Im hooked!
The Bead Lady has everything from beads, supplies, tools, and findings to one of a kind statement pieces. This store is unique, affordable, and stands out because of the extensive selection of individual pieces. Worth the drive from Charlotte. Looking forward to my next visit!
Beautiful shop! Great selection of quality merchandise! Kathleen is an absolute doll! Thank you so much for the encouragement and support! Definitely a must visit!
Loved it! I was like a kid in a candy store.
The Bead Lady is such an amazing shop and Kathleen and Manda are so helpful. There are so many beads it is hard to look at all of them in one visit. It is a fun way to spend an afternoon.
I love this store... Every Lady who loves jewelry and accessories, this is your dream store! Every piece I have purchased, I recieve tons of compliments when I wear them! The customer service is amazing! When in Concord, you MUST visit the Bead Lady!
Love, love,love this store!!! Definitely will make this a regular shopping spot. Tons of inventory to choose from and exceptional service!!
The custom designed pieces are gorgeous. The special beads made from flowers are breat-taking!! A delightful experience every visit 😄
A group of us drove down from Winston to visit the shop. Great selection and Kathleen, the owner, went out of her way to help us. We had a great time in her store..highly recommend.
This place is amazing. They have so many beads to choose from. Great prices.
The owner is awesome! She did my bridal jewelry and her customer service is amazing! They are very helpful and made my wedding process so much easier! Def will be back to this sweet lady!
Love finding my beads in box very relaxing..nice people friendly
This is one of my all-time favorite shops to spoil myself in. I can always find something unique and high-end (without the high-end price). When Im searching for a perfect statement piece the owner or one of the designers, creates a custom piece--just for me. After the bead lady (s) got to know me and my taste, I can always expect a message with You are going to love this, and I always do. The main reason I keep coming back is the love and attention they put into every piece. Its not just about a necklace--sometimes its a sentimental piece that Ill cherish forever. My husband also knows he can go in the shop to buy me a surprise and the ladies can help him deliver. Its more than a bead shop. Its a get a hug, receive a prayer and ohhh..look at this pretty sparkly-stuff shop.
As always love the bead store! They are very helpful and friendly.
I am a Red Hatter, and we call our meetings hoots. When it was my turn to be the hootess, I decided I wanted to do something completely different. We live in a small town, and there are just so many restaurants and theaters you can visit when youve been a Red Hatter for almost a decade--meeting practically every month of the year![Well, I had heard about the Bead Lady from a friend who had her make memory beads from the flowers which were used for the friends dads funeral. She and her siblings had the Bead Lady, Kathleen, make several beads and fashion them into a necklace to give to her mom in memory of their dad. Each of the children kept a bead for themselves to use on a keychain. The creations were truly special memorial gifts.]Well, Concord, N.C. is close by so I decided to schedule a meal with the Union Street Bistro followed by a beading session with the Bead Lady who is just up the street from the Bistro. It was a wonderful evening! Each Red Hatter made a bracelet, and the Rowdy Rosebuds had such a great time. The Bead Lady was so accommodating and had another staff member to help her, too. The Red Hatters felt like they discovered a whole new world with the Bead Ladys store, the Bistro and the town of Concord!We, also, bought a Bead Lady gift card to give to a Red Hatter who couldnt attend. We thought she would like to bring her daughter, who is getting married in December, to make something special the bride could wear to the wedding!I, also, am a wedding planner and will suggest to brides that they may want to have a Bridal Luncheon in Concord and visit the Bead Lady to make something to wear in the weddings! What a great way to blend and bond a wedding party!!!
Love these ladies...they were so helpful and knowledgable. Enjoyed shopping there and got a few odds and ends that will make for a some cool/different gifts!
Seriously the best shop and ladies around. Not only is there so many options to choose from, Kathleen and Manda are simply the best! If you havent gone- dont wait, go check them out today!!
This place is a joke, I cant believe bead stores are an actual thing. The owner told me they charge $15 labor + the cost of whatever necklace you pick out. I picked out an $8 necklace and she said it would be $8+ $15 labor so youre going to charge $24 for a beaded necklace?? LOL.The owner was very rude talking loudly and laughing with other employees, she also apparently got VERY offended when I said that $15 labor fee was a lot of money to put some beads on a string especially when the labor cost more than the supplies. Its no wonder that place was empty, who in their right mind is going to pay $25-30 for this? They sell some nasty looking clothes and shoes too, all used. Sorry, wont be coming back if youre going to be rude and obnoxious to me. I was mid sentence telling the owner something and a customer walked in and she literally walked away from me to say hello to customer. Its very rare that an owner is this rude to a new customer. Your social skills and manners are pretty rough, how in the world has your business even stayed opened this long? Bye Felicia with your ratchet store.Shortly after I wrote this the owner of the store wrote me a nasty message on Facebook. Wow, what a psycho!
Ive shopped the bead lady for MANY years, long before I ever had personal tie. I have called her at the last minute, needing an incredible pair of knock-em-dead earrings or a killer necklace for an event that I was attending... always, always, ALWAYS she comes through for me. there is never an exasperated sigh nor a frustrated comment - she always steps up to the plate and blows me out of the water. I almost always have an item on - sometimes its a simple pair of Zodiac earrings, more often its a fabulous bracelet or my junk necklace that Ive built over time, and I am ALWAYS stopped and complimented on what Im wearing. This is the place to go whether you want a ready-made piece or want to try your hand at designing your own goods.on another note, Ive been in there when people were letting their children run WILD and watched both ladies ask them to please be careful so they didnt get hurt, without ever losing their cool... when I as a customer was about to lose MINE!love this place.
The staff is so friendly! I get compliments on my jewelry from here all of the time and the prices are affordable.
Had some unique beads not found at our local bead store.
Every time we go to Downtown Concord my daughters love stopping in a making a necklace or bracelet at the Bead Lady. Great business run by great people! Thank You, Bead Lady!
Love her shop, thus was my second time visiting.. I gave 4 stars cause she doesnt accept Amex, she stated the fees are to High..I didnt want to argue, but that simply isnt true any more Amex used to have that reputation but they dont anymore, they have lowered their fees because of this reputation they had.she is NOT cheap either,. Stones and bead quality is exceptional and beautiful so if your doing a statement piece shes the place to go locally and not have to wait for shipping on the internet. She also does special orders and if u cant find it in the shop she will try to find it for you from other places. Its clean they are super nice!! Would have done 5 stars if not for the Amex issue.. if your going to be pricey then you should accept ALL cards now a days, in my personal opinion.
Wonderful selection. Friendly and helpful staff.
I was first introduced to The Bead Lady a year and a half ago with no knowledge of beading whatsoever all of the employees were so helpful in helping by guiding me on how to set up my planned creation. I was still to nervous to make it myself afraid I would ruin it and The Bead Lady herself made it for me and she did it with a smile and this uplifting personality and blissful personality so I didnt not feel like a burden at all by me being afraid to do it. Over time I have brought my 2 older boys ages 7 and 4 at the time of their first and the employees were so helpful in guiding not only me towards my ideal creation but helping them set their ideal creations up also and they were so patient with them and super kid friendly which says a lot for my hyperactive boys. It is such an uplifting and bubbly place with colors and sparkles all over! There is not a piece of jewelry that I have made at The Bead Lady that I have not loved and worn everyday, and even if they snagged on my clothing and broke...The Bead Lady welcomed me with open arms and helped me to restring them so I can wear them daily again. It is WELL worth the drive from Mooresville/ Lake Norman. This is truly a womans (and little boys) paradise...who wants designer when you can design your own designer glitzy glam yourself. Even better as a law student I need a sanity break and need to be around fun people and this is top notch for me. As a regular of The Bead Lady WE
Awesome bead shop!!! filled with gorgeous beads and trinkets! Atmosphere is so warm and inviting, i didnt want to leave! Kathleeen is the sweetest ever!!!! I will be a longterm client!
Terrific!! Got exactly what I wanted, when I wanted it. So many options and friendly people! Who knew how much variety was available in beads?
WOW on some of these reviews it amazes me of peoples perception.I found out about The Bead Lady over 1 year ago & will say I go in this store A LOT as I love all the selections & prices are set very well not to mention all the fantastic help the owner gives. I have been in this store at all hours & am amazed how caring the owners are, they always great everyone the same with a smile & let them know if they need ANYTHING they are there to help. They stay late when people call to come in that is service and always with a smile. As for the signs around it is not creepy they have 6 rooms to cover there store is full of LOVE & creativity.Ok I probably shouldnt go here but the coffee comment REALLLLY I find it nice to actually step place in a buisness that shows they are awake & ready to take on the world, good energy is better than none . LOVE THIS SHOP & WILL BEAD HERE ALWAYS
The store was really unorganized and disappointing after a 25+ minute ride. Nothing is labeled and the space is cramped. Certainly nothing I would drive back for.
Great selection and they were very helpful
They have EVERY kind of bead you could imagine here! They have great prices and lots of great deals.
Staff seems to not really care for business, I have been trying to get an answer about how much something would cost for 4-5 days. Disappointed cause I really did love the product.
Very interesting and inviting.
Awesome huge shop great selection !
Very nice atmosphere, lots of goodies
Good selection
Lots and lots beads