alexander's bead bazaar on roosevelt way northeast is the best bead store ever!!!!!!!!! i have been going there on a regular basis for the past four years, and there is almost always something new! the owners are always traveling to other countries for the greatest finds. there are rows and rows of gorgeous semi-precious stones; garnets, carnelian, turquoise, and amethyst, etc... glass beads, clay beads, sterling silver findings, tools, etc etc... the more expensive items are kept behind the counters, but the are all hanging on the walls, so that you can clearly see them. prices are wonderful! for example, a strand of garnets that i would find on sale some place else for, say $38.00, will be at alexanders for about $12!!!!!!!!! if you make your own jewelry, or sell your creations, or just love beads, this is the place for you!
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