BeadHoliday

The absolute BEST bead store in Tucson!!!

Fun store. I like to go when I need something specific. I got a couple of jack-​o-​lantern beads for a Halloween bracelet yesterday. The guy and girl working were very friendly.

Great selection of stone and vintage beads, in addition to the usual bead store stock. Friendly and helpful staff, decent layout of the store. Fair warning, this is not a quick trip shop on your first time in– there is a mandatory 5 minute orientation speech to listen to on the way in, and the store itself has so much inventory it’s overwhelming. Add to that the Arizona heat and some patchy air conditioning, and you get a dizzying sensory overload. If you can, I’d recommend coming on a cool day and /​or breaking your visit into two trips. Definitely worth a leisurely browse.

Tucson’s biggest retail selection of beads, hands down. The staff can be a bit absent, but that’s usually okay with me as I can wander around or stare at a single corner bead for as long as I want without feeling like I’m being stalked.
If you do have a question, you’ll likely have to seek out help– but they’re happy to direct you or answer as long as you’re not being vague.
Also– be prepared to check your large bag (even if it’s a purse) at the counter when you enter, I’ve seen some people protest this, but remember that it’s actually pretty nice to not have to haul it around the store.
Also– for parking, don’t try to park on the gravel it’s a mess trying to get out just park on the side street and walk a few feet over to the store.

Beyond impressed with the selection of beads and the staff here! I brought in a broken earring and wanted to recreate them. Without skipping a beat, Nikki was walking me around the store helping me get everything I needed. She then set me up in the back room with tools and toys for my kids. They were entertained and Nikki sat and helped me make my earrings. She even brought candy in for my kids when they started getting restless do I could finish. I bought enough to make another pair and cannot wait to go back! It was so fun! I’m taking my girlfriends here too! Thank you bead holiday for an awesome experience! I will be back!

I love this place… I have added so many unique beads to my collection thanks to Bead Holiday (used to be A Beaucoup Conge). The first time I went in I was very overwhelmed (this place has LOTS of beads & such), but that was taken care of thanks to a quick store tour and friendly staff.
This place has basically everything you need to make wonderful jewelry (sterling silver, gold filled, copper, silk, Swarovski crystals, semi-​precious gems, glass, etc.). I like that everything is QUALITY too. Most of the beads have a history too, as the owner may tell you about ;)

wow. thank you so much not only for the history of the beads we purchased this past Monday but also for steering us to one of the best sunsets i’ve seen. we stayed until the sky was nearly black and absolutely adored every second of it’s transition to night. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. The burritos were good too :)

I don’t usually engage in Unilocal drama, but I have to say something. Midnight C.‘s reviews (both of them) are bogus. First of all, 6 months between responses is peculiar. But the content is really what bugs me, if the prices are the ONLY thing that bothers you and you otherwise like the place, selection and service, how does that merit at 2 star rating?
Onto the good stuff: this place could not be any better in my opinion. I find their prices reasonable when you consider all that you are getting for your money. I don’t usually ask for help, but it is offered to me at least twice while I am in there. I also see the staff working with individual customers on their projects for large chunks of time. I always stay way too long in this store, keep up the great work. :)

I want to apologize to the Unilocaler’s out there for taking so long in updating this, but sometimes time just seems to not be enough (I need 36 hour days!).
As many of you know, David from Beaucoup Conge sent a reply to my post regarding my original review.
David kindly told us that the metal components/​beads they sell are made in the US and hence cost a bit more since the quality is better and they are safe from harmful toxic materials.
To his reply I want to add that I will agree and say that he is right about the harmful content of toxic agents found in many metal components made outside the US.
However, if you read my full review you will see that I talked about not only metal components, but beads (glass, plastic, and wood) and tools, as well as other items.
In this aspect I stand by my previous words and continue to believe that those items that were outside of the metal components/​beads, etc remain valued at a much higher price than those same exact items when purchased in other places.
This applies not only to those items mentioned above, but to original Swarovski crystals and some of the tools and wire that I have purchased before.
As both me and David agree, there is a high incidence of beading items that contain harmful/​toxic levels of dangerous components, but this does not mean that every single one of the items I have purchased from sellers online or locally are tainted. I take my safety and the safety of those who use my jewelry very serious, as many of them are friends or family members, so I would not jeopardize their health for any amount of money. But also, I would not deprive them by purchasing items at prices that are above that which I could find anywhere else.
Beaucoup Conge continues to be one of the stores where I search for items not found anywhere else, and as I said before, I will continue to visit from time to time, but price comparison will always be present whenever I feel like buying something there.
Happy beading!

Im in here for pretty basic bead needs so I’m more than satisfied with the selection. I really like the gems natural stone pieces they have, there are even Jewelry making workshops every week if your having trouble getting inspired or just starting.
The staff is really nice and helpful. The store is well lit and has an openness about itself that make for comfortable bead shopping. Im glad the little beads baskets have a little hand sanitizer because i went somewhere else that didn’t have it and its just nice to have clean hands on beads.
The glass case has a ton of lovely jade, minerals, trinkets, and other pieces for making some one of a kind pieces.
Definitely a place to come back to.

They have two locations although I’ve only ever been to the Ft. Lowell location.
My wife loves their selection of beads for embroidery. They have a broad selection including tons of antique beads from Germany and Eastern Europe. Animal beads, metal, stone, glass, plastic, etc. They also have a ton of buttons, antique and new. Reasonable prices as well.
They have in-​store beading sessions on Thursday evenings with demonstrations of various techniques as well.
Oh yeah, and if you need, there is also a «guy’s room» in the back with chairs and a tv. Nice thinking although I actually was pretty intrigued looking at all the beads.
Great staff. Very friendly and helpful. Open Sundays as well.