UPDATED: 11/2010
I’ve compiled a list of handmade jewelry suppliers, as recommended by the handmade jewelry makers themselves. These are tried and true vendors that provide beads, gemstones, metal and findings, along with some favorite mailing supply and packaging vendors. Happy shopping!
Note: I’ve had personal experience and can recommend the ones that are italicized.
Beads and Gemstones
abetterbead.com
anybeads.com – great variety & prices
AprishaSparkles
artbeads.com - free shipping on all sales, regardless of size
beadaholique.com – they have some items no one else does
BeadAllAboutIt
beadbead.etsy.com/ – (used to be bluewater studio)
Beading Hearts Co
beads2String
beadsupplies.artfire.com - for metal bead caps, toggle clasps, metal beads up to 45 mm
beadwright.etsy.com – seed beady supplies and tutorials
beadznmore.etsy.com
Bellbohemian.Etsy.com
Blue Mud
BubbasGemstones
CJDestashForCash
CrysallisGEMS– really super quality and great service.
CrystalVitality
DerondaDesign – fabulous lampwork goodness. Great customer service.
DestashNotTrash
Eavesdrop.etsy.com
FindingLand
firemountaingems.com - well, really, what can’t you get at FMG?
FreshStringBeads
fusionbeads.com – very much like Artbeads, a little different selection, with free shipping
gahooletreesupplies.etsy.com
gemshow-online.com/ – sign up for sales newsletters, free ship over $25.
GreatSupplies
halsteadbead.com - great prices, $100 minimum order
inmcrystal.com/ - GREAT prices on Swarovskis, plus Bali
jewelweaver.com – gemstones, Bali silver
JuliesTreasureChest
JustWire
lampwork.net/ – Gorgeous Lampworks by Kandice Seeber
lillysbeadbox.etsy.com
luxbeads – ( lux gems in small numbers 2-6 pieces)
MadeOfMetal
Magpiegemstones.com
MegaBeadStore
MyFathersGifts
nilecorp.com – packaging, displays, jewelry trays
Pure Beads – great variety of mostly Czech glass beads, fire-polished and pressed glass.
ratnasagarjewels.com/ – GORGEOUS gemstones. $300 minimum purchase
Rio Grande – equipment and metal, lots of cool cabs too
Rings N things
rockinbeads.com
RoyalMetals
rtsy.etsy.com
serenasbeadery.com/
ShipWreck Beads
Somerset Silver – Great Hill Tribe Silver
Stoned.Etsy.com
Stones In Motion – Gorgeous cabochons and a great reputation for service and quality
StudioMarcy.etsy.com – SRA lampwork artist with fabulous and cute works of lampwork art
studiorent.etsy.com
tammystreasures.etsy.com
the earthbazaar.com – great gemstones
TheSupplyFactor.etsy.com
Unkamen Gifts
whimbeads.com – flip tops in different sizes, plus seed beads and czech glass
znetshows.com/ – Wholesale beads and gemstones tins
Findings, Wire, Chain
azur1.com/ – Finished snake chain
finedings.com- findings, Swarovskis, some Bali, all at competitive prices
mermaidsdowry.etsy.com – cool brass findings
monsterslayer.com – lots of cool metal, fine silver, etc, also some stones and other odds and ends
ninadesigns.com – wonderful silver charms
shiana.com/ – gorgeous Thai Karen Hill Tribes & Fair Trade silver
stores.channeladvisor.com/accessoriessusan/ – brass and silver beads, wraps, finding, and other vintage style and free shipping
The Ring Lord - Chainmail supplies, including jump rings in aluminum too
thunderbirdsupply.com – mostly metal
tierracast.com – lots of really cool jewelry findings and charms
Shipping and Packing Supplies
Royalmailers – Bubble Mailers *Free Shipping* Great service!!
Store Supply – kraft boxes, lots of other jewelry packaging supplies. Great prices.
Fetpak - great bulk rates for gift packaging & free shipping
Papermart
Specialtybottle – Supplier of bottles, jars and tin containers.
Nashvillewraps – I can no longer recommend NashvilleWraps following a REALLY poor customer service experience with them. Buyer beware. 
If you are a jewelry artist, I’d love to add your favorite suppliers to my list. What others can you recommend?
If you are a supplier, don’t ask. I won’t add you unless your venue has been recommended to me by a jewelry designer.
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Great resources! Thanks for sharing. Found your blog through Posh Mama.
This is a very useful list, Kristy! My contribution to the list is the Ring Lord which sells chain maille stuff.
Oh, Ring Lord. Good addition!
My lampwork beads for all of you jewelry designers!
Afew others that I have used are Stoned.Etsy.com,Bellbohemian.Etsy.com,Brightlings Beads.com,Beads2String.etsy.com,Eavesdrop.etsy.com, and DuetSupplies.etsy.com
I have had excellent products and service from all these suppliers.
Here are a few more for your list:
http://RJBeads.etsy.com (that’s me!) Offers opaque czech beads, glass, shells, stone, findings, chain and more!
http://BlackStarBeads.etsy.com – a great variety of vintage beads
http://CarDonCreativeDesign.etsy.com – a wide variety of unique beads, stones & more
I have a couple more:
http://serenasbeadery.com/
http://www.studiorent.etsy.com
Great list!
Great list! I have a couple of additions for you:
http://www.beadbead.etsy.com (used to be bluewater studio)
http://www.lillysbeadbox.etsy.com
http://www.rtsy.etsy.com
http://www.beadznmore.etsy.com
I’ve updated all the sites listed by other jewelry designers.
thanks!
Here is some more…
Lima is addicting!!! You will recognize a lot from my site. Also Jatayu is the cheapest to get wire
Beads – http://www.limabeads.com/ (where I get everything gemstone, addicted to bead machine)
http://www.beadsandpieces.com/
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/home.php
http://beadsrfun.com/
Wire and metals – http://www.jatayu.com/Default.htm
http://www.timewellcorp.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT (requires tax id but very worth it)
http://www.bali-handmade.com/ (all things Bali)
http://www.sfjssantafe.com/
Tools
http://www.harborfreight.com/
Great list of resources!
I also like using http://www.shipwreckbeads.com
They have a great selection of czech glass beads!
Awesome Resource List!
Thank you so much for including my jewelry supply shop -
http://TammysTreasures.etsy.com
Excellent List!
Thanks for this great list. I just make jewelery for fun but this is a great resource.
How about
http://www.magpiegemstones.com/home.html
She has great stones. Great service.
Do you know where I can get those cute plastic charms. Also I am looking for plastic skull with pink bow charms.
Great list here is my contribution:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5614068
My favourite in the UK is
http://yumyumbeads.co.uk/
Oh my! This list could end up costing me money.
thanks for an amazing list!
Off to shop!!
I love the list; I use a few of the suppliers myself. Here is another one that sells small quantities of fine gemstone beads and other supplies at great prices:
http://gahooletreesupplies.etsy.com
Smiles,
Carlotta
I buy most of my stuff from A Better Beads & Crafts in Brevard, NC but they ship anywhere, even internationally. They have an on-line catalog and will discount for quantity purchases. Great selection and if there is something you need they don’t stock, they will special order it for you if they can.
The web link is: http://www.abetterbead.com
Shelley, the NCTeddyBearLady
catranchdancing.artfire.com or catranchdancing.etsy.com………she has great sales
TheSupplyFactor.etsy.com
loads of vintage jewels, settings for them & Czech glass beads
Great links, thanks!
Another favorite that I didn’t see listed is http://www.inmcrystal.com.
They sell in small quantities and have a great range of Swarovski colors, shapes and sizes. Also, if you keep “backordered” items added to your cart, you’ll get free shipping. I just make sure I’ve added an item that’s out of stock to my cart. And next time I order, I add that item in my cart and it ships for free.
Happy Beading,
Michele
http://www.moonfairyglass.com
I would like to recommend one of my vendors who is located in Aurora, Colorado.
http://www.rockinbeads.com.
JoAnn, the owner is very helpful. their prices are pretty reasonable. When you get a chance, check out her website.
This listing is a great idea.
Thanks,
Cris ***jewelsbypenny (for handcrafted jewelry) and jewelsbypennyetc (for supplies)
I use many of these fine people, but see a few I need to try! Thanks Lee
This supplier is located near my home. They have an unbelievably huge selection of fire polish in every size and color imaginable. Other beads as well, with discounts for ordering in quantity.
http://www.shipwreckbeads.com
PLEASE PLEASE! You must add beadallaboutit to your list!!! Dawn is amazing!! Her quality–I’m tellin’ ya’—FANTASTIC! Her prices too are incredible
Here are some more I don’t see on your list!
Orientpearls.net beautiful pearls
Brightlingsbeads.com they email discount coupons all the time
FireandFibers.com beautiful lampwork beads for reasonable prices
Beadingheartco.etsy.com great sterling silver bead caps
BeadwareIL.artfire.com best prices on Swarovski crystals
BlueSageBeads.com
GemMall.com
Nice list..I’m saving it!
Great list! Def. bookmarking this one, and have one to add as well!
Gemalicious Beads on Etsy
http://www.gemaliciousbeads.etsy.com
Delicious Gems for Luxurious Designs
High quality gemstone beads
xoxo,
Amber
Without a doubt Beyond Beadery.com They have been atound over 20 years, have thr largest selection of seed beads I have ever seen, plus so many unusual materials, leather, stones, quills, a great place.
Few more suggestions that I have tried and happy with:
http://suaygems.etsy.com
http://bohoboutique.artfire.com
http://bohoboutique.etsy.com
That was an exceptional list – I think every supplier I’ve ever used is on there and a lot I haven’t and intend to try!
A favorite of mine for findings is:
http://BeadNeeds.etsy.com
Sapphire Garden (www.sapphiregarden.com) has excellent quality gemstones, and their customer service is exceptional!
Kristy,
I know you have Monsterslayer listed under wire & metal, but I’ve recently been buying my Swarovski crystals from John. He has increased his selection and his prices are cheaper than the competition.
These guys seem to be THE place to go for bulk chain:
http://www.ohiobeads.com/
Their selection of beads isn’t great, but I’ve not seen anyone with more chain than these folks (though I haven’t looked at all of the links you posted yet).
Some of my most recent suppliers with a great inventory and service –
Saw someone mention Stoned.etsy.com — I love her, and her shop! Great lady!
Gemmetresor.etsy.com
srsupplies.etsy.com
glamourgirlbeads.etsy.com
hannahsSupplies.etsy.com
abeadedaffair.etsy.com
mintdestash.etsy.com — great selection and service. very nice lady!
208GOLD.etsy.com
sorry. that last comment was mine. hit the enter key before I was ready.
NewYorkbead.etsy.com
annabeads.etsy.com
paintedpinochle.etsy.com
lostbutnowfound.etsy.com
crescentmooncreation.etsy.com
CaladoniaMarch.etsy.com – great selection of czech glass beads
Those are just a few that have participated in my bead habit.
Excellent list, thanks for all the hard work putting it together.
I do have one addition. For chainmaille supplies (jump rings) I HIGHLY recommend CandTDesigns on Etsy. Great selection, prices and excellent customer service.
http://CandTDesigns.etsy.com
Here are three Etsy suppliers with amazing prices on Swarovski, and great customer service too:
marmades
krouth
zadygirlbeads
Thank you so much for the great resources!
Fabulous list but I might have some additions (as I did not see these suppliers here). I sometimes use Caravan Beads for wholesale sized larger seed beads (6/0 and 5/0 Japanese triangle beads) and I have used efavormart.com for my silver satin gift bags as they had the best prices (even though they are known for bridal favors).
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I just love Blue Marble Beads on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluemarblebeads