S & A Beads
Whether you're an artist, a jewelry maker, or someone drawn to crystals and their properties, S & A Beads offers plenty to explore. Reviewers highlight a beautiful, high-quality selection of beads and trade beads at affordable prices, and staff who are eager to help you find what you're looking for—including matching crystals to the specific qualities you have in mind. Several customers single out owner Emily and team members like Regan and Johanna, noting how kind, knowledgeable, and skilled they are at their craft.
With a 4.1 rating across more than 60 reviews, the shop earns devoted fans, some of whom have shopped here for decades. A few visitors mention less welcoming encounters, so experiences can vary—but many leave feeling well taken care of and pleased with their purchase. If you appreciate a knowledgeable local source for jewelry supplies and crystals, it's worth a stop.
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012
- Sunday: 12–6 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12–6 PM
- Wednesday: 12–6 PM
- Thursday: 12–6 PM
- Friday: 12–6 PM
- Saturday: Closed
Description written from public review evidence; verify details directly with the business.