Beads of Paradise NYC

{est. 1986}

Hands of the Ancestors

Hands of the Ancestors: Rare Hamsa Amulets from Morocco

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Star of David Overlay $ 685.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Salamander and Scimitars Overlay $ 950.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Mihrab and Calligraphy $ 395.00

Moroccan Louha Amulet w/ Arabic Inscription $ 395.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Mihrab and Calligraphy $ 395.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Throne Verse $ 625.00

Moroccan Louha Amulet w/ Star of David and Leopard $ 625.00

Old Berber Ceremonial Knife Koummya Louha Amulet $ 785.00

Moroccan Hamsas w/ Snake and Egg, Salamander and Hand $ 385.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Engraved Hand and Fish $ 1,250.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Fish and Star of David $ 425.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Koummya or Jambiya Dagger Overlay $ 195.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Eagle Overlay $ 485.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Hebrew Overlay $ 148.00

Moroccan Louha Amulets from $ 325.00

Moroccan Louha Amulet w/ Arabic Inscription $ 425.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Star of David Inscription and Salamander Overlay $ 425.00

Moroccan Louha Amulet w/ Engraved Star of David $ 625.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Hebrew Inscription $ 425.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Star of David and Eagle Overlay $ 425.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Salamander and Egg Overlay $ 365.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Cross and Star of David Design $ 1,200.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Red Glass Gem and Engraving $ 685.00

Moroccan Hamsa w/ Red Glass Bead and Engraving $ 385.00

Hamsa Heirloom Grande Necklace From Tiznit, Morocco $ 1,500.00

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Beads of Paradise NYC isn't just a shop -- it's an experience treasured by locals and travelers alike. In-shop or online, we delight in engaging your senses and helping you find just the right thing - even if you didn't know you were looking for it in the first place. That's the magic of Paradise.

Gift Cards for All

When you can't choose a gift why not choose a gift card? It's like a multipass but for beads and other beautiful things!

Take a Class

Interested in designing and making your own jewelry? Or just wanting to learn how to repair your broken pieces? Take our famous Findings Crash Course, or give one as a gift!

Custom Design & Repairs

Your broken jewelry shouldn't languish in the back of your drawer - we'd love to repair or redesign your jewelry so that it can be worn. Have a one-of-a-kind design in mind? We can do that, too!

Pre-Columbian Wonders

Pre-Columbian Greenstone 5 $ 1,260.00

Pre-Columbian Spiny Oyster Necklace, B $ 1,850.00

Pre-Columbian Greenstone 4 $ 2,450.00

Pre-Columbian Spiny Oyster Necklace, A $ 1,200.00

Pre-Columbian Greenstone Sold Out

Pre-Columbian Spiny Oyster and Crinoid Necklace, B $ 950.00

Pre-Columbian Diorite/Greenstone 2 $ 2,400.00

Pre-Columbian Spiny Oyster and Crinoid Necklace, A $ 685.00

Pre-Columbian Greenstone and Spiny Oyster Necklace $ 950.00

Pre-Columbian Diorite/Greenstone $ 1,200.00

Pre-Columbian Spiny Oyster Necklace, C $ 2,250.00

Pre-Columbian Greenstone 6 $ 2,400.00

Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

Sapphire
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

Green amethyst
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

pyrite
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

ruby
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

emerald
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

citrine
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

amazonite
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

sunstone
Delicate Elegance

Sumptuous Gemstones Paired with Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Chain

labradorite

Mexican Art & Artifacts

African Art & Artifacts

Asian Art & Artifacts

Talismanic Art & Artifacts

Semi- Precious Beads

Metal Beads

Malas & Prayer Beads

Rare & Ancient Beads

Love Stones

Gemstones for love of all kinds

fall in love

From the Collection of Lois Sherr Dubin

Lois Sherr Dubin wrote The History of Beads: From 30,000 B.C. to the Present (Abrams, 1987; reissued in paperback in 2004 and updated in 2009 as The History of Beads: From 100,000 to the Present), a beloved classic study and reference on the subject that has been published in five languages. Scholar, Researcher and Collector, Lois Sherr Dubin is also the world renowned author of several authoritative books on Native American jewelry and beadwork, and co-curator of numerous museum exhibitions including Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest; Glittering World: Navajo Jewelry of the Yazzie Family and Floral Journey: Native North American Beadwork.

On a personal note, Ms. Dubin's magnificent book The History of Beads: From 30,000 B.C. to the Present was one of the most important inspirations in the early days of Beads of Paradise NYC. When we first opened in the East Village 3 decades ago, Ms. Dubin's book was always on our sales counter as the authoritative guide to understanding the vast array and complexities of Cultural Beads and Adornments. To many bead lovers and admirers, this was our "Bible", and Ms. Dubin's Bead Timeline Map was hung prominently in the shop. Customers would line up in front of the Timeline, trace the origins of beads they were buying, beads they would like to order, or just plain beads they were dreaming of having someday.

To this day, whenever a customer asks for a reference guide, or just a book dealing with beads, Ms. Dubin's book is still the top of our recommendations.