Ornamentea

03/17/06

Custom Jewelry...By You by Emily P. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Ornamentea is a store in Glenwood South that sells beads. When you think bead store you usually think a cheezy craft store. Ornamentea actually sells high quality glass beads, expensive glass beads in some cases. This is a great place to go if you want to make a piece of custom jewelry. They have classes fairly reguarly teaching people how to make their own earrings and necklaces. The staff here is VERY helpful, and if you just stop in will often show you on the spot how to make something fantastic. This is a great store, for the trendy and the craft oriented.

PROS: Tons of high quality beads

CONS: Closes early (6-7) so its difficult for people with 9-5 jobs to visit

04/03/08

Best bead shop!

by barleysue at Citysearch

This is the best bead shop I've ever been in! and I've been in a lot of them. I travel to Raleigh three or four times a year and I always plan to visit the shop and if time allows, take a class. I love it!

• Pros: great selection of beads and findings, friendly and knowledgeable staff
• Cons: kind of hard to find

12/11/06

Best in Beading

by supacute at Citysearch

Ornamentea is THE place to go in Raleigh when you are looking for beading materials. The friendly and very knowledgeable staff is always available for customers to ask questions, and assist with any project that comes to mind. The store provides a place for customers to work on projects, and they will even allow you to use their tools - free of charge! They have an amazing assortment of glass beads, crystals, and semi precious stones. If you are an avid beader - look no further... Ornamentea is your new crafting hot spot!