Since the beginning of 2025,our business has been affected by a significant drop in income. The uncertainty of these times, and a substantial drop in day to day business has forced us to consider if being one of the last brick and mortar Cultural Bead Stores in Manhattan is still sustainable.We have taken Loans to help pay our Rent and reduce our Debts, but despite the generosity of our Landlords and trying to get the best terms on any borrowed funds, we have fallen very far behind.After 39 Years in Business, any donations or purchases in-store or online would be very deeply and gratefully appreciated to keep this landmark business open and continuing to thrive.
The alternative of us closing our doors at 16 East 17th Street forever is unfathomable and will have a devastating effect on our neighborhood culture and quality of life. Even past our Flatiron Neighborhood, on the value of visiting New York City as a Capital of Cultural Expression and Awareness.After much thought and many of our regulars reaching out to us about how they can help keep Beads of Paradise NYC alive flourishing, we have decided to set up Go-Fund-Me page. Please donate whatever amount you can feel you can spare. Please help us stay alive and serving our Community of 39 years worth of Friends, Patrons, Saints, and Family.
Since the beginning of 2025,our business has been affected by a significant drop in income. The uncertainty of these times, and a substantial drop in day to day business has forced us to consider if being one of the last brick and mortar Cultural Bead Stores in Manhattan is still sustainable.We have taken Loans to help pay our Rent and reduce our Debts, but despite the generosity of our Landlords and trying to get the best terms on any borrowed funds, we have fallen very far behind.After 39 Years in Business, any donations or purchases in-store or online would be very deeply and gratefully appreciated to keep this landmark business open and continuing to thrive.
The alternative of us closing our doors at 16 East 17th Street forever is unfathomable and will have a devastating effect on our neighborhood culture and quality of life. Even past our Flatiron Neighborhood, on the value of visiting New York City as a Capital of Cultural Expression and Awareness.After much thought and many of our regulars reaching out to us about how they can help keep Beads of Paradise NYC alive flourishing, we have decided to set up Go-Fund-Me page. Please donate whatever amount you can feel you can spare. Please help us stay alive and serving our Community of 39 years worth of Friends, Patrons, Saints, and Family.
Pickup available at 16 East 17th Street
Usually ready in 24 hours
We truly love that you're making things, but unfortunately we do not buy things consignment or purchase outside work.
We have a reliable network of suppliers and are not currently in the position to purchase your collections. But we're thrilled that you thought of us.
Unfortunately no, we cannot create custom designs or sizes for our customers. However, you may be able to shorten them / decrease the width of the designs we offer slightly by manipulating the wires that connect the beads together.
A: It depends on a variety of factors. Get in touch with us to let us know what you're interested in learning, and we'll let you know if it's a possibility.
A: We do indeed sell at wholesale prices to those who meet our requirements. We have a general policy and a Wholesale Plus+ program for larger companies than would truly like to purchase in bulk. To learn about our wholesale policies, please see here.
A: Beads of Paradise does not, at anytime, give loans (pulls), secured or unsecured. We do however do rentals for stylists. Please see here for more info.
A: We love working with you when possible. Please send us a picture and or a description of what you're interested in and we'll be in touch.
It is our policy that NO Labor is done “on the spot”/”while you wait”. Any exceptions to this are at the discretion of the management and only at the discretion of the management. All items at Beads of Paradise are sold “As Is” with no warranty implied or expressed. If you have a problem with one of your purchases, please ask to see a manager. Thank you for your understanding.
For most pieces of jewelry on our site, we should be able to accommodate a request such as this, with some exceptions. You can purchase and leave a note when you purchase, or get in touch with us to inquire (please include a link to the product in question).
Beads Of Paradise began in the late 1980’s as a small store in the East Village. We originally specialized in African antiquities, textiles, beads and jewelry – but as interest in world art and beads grew throughout the 1990s, we underwent a major expansion and moved to our current location in the historic Flatiron district of New York City. Read More; A Visual History
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
16 East 17th Street
Ground Floor
New York NY 10003
United States
