The Bead Strand

03/29/2026

02/19/2026

Gem & Mineral Show
When: Sun, Feb 22nd
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center
2384 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages

The Bead Strand will be offering lots os show specials on gemstones, seed beads, czech glass and more!

01/18/2026

Last Day of Our Expanded Closeout Sale!
Where: Jasmine Boutique, Jasmine Plaza Ocala- 6132 SW Hwy 200
When: Sunday, 1/18 11:30-4:00
2 for $5 Czech metallic firepolish stands
2 for $10 Select Gemstone Strands
40% off closeot beads and findings
50% off etched seed beads
40% off new color Miyuki duracoat seed
Plus more sale specials on the sidewalk sale
We've expanded our selection this weekend, see the beads you love in person!

04/15/2025

The Bead Strand & T Beads will be hosting a Bead Show at the Hampton Inn in The Villages on Sun, April 27th from 11am to 4pm.
We will be featuring a huge selection of unique handmade beads, focals, gemstones, seed beads, glass, findings, supplies and more. Show specials will be available with many items at 50% off. Free goody bag & patterns with any purchase. Call (352)219-7024 for special requests or questions.

04/26/2024

The Bead Strand has new hours starting 4/28/2024. We are open to the public Mon, Wed, Fri (11AM- 5PM) & Sat (11AM - 4PM). Tuesday & Thursdays by appointment only. Due to staffing shortages we will need advanced notice to staff the store on Tuesdays & Thursdays. We are closed on Sundays. Thank you.

02/24/2024

We will be at The Gem & Mineral Show tomorrow!

The Villages Gem & Mineral Show
Seabreeze Recreational Center
2384 Buena Vista Blvd.
The Villages, FL 32162
Sunday, Feb 25th

10:00AM - 4:00PM

05/25/2023

We are adding many new gemstone focals and cabs this week. Come in to see all the beautiful new beads!

04/13/2022

💐 April/May Classes- Inventory Reduction Sale 💐 -

We are reducing our seed beads & crystals by over 30%, so get the colors you love before they are gone!   NEW REDUCTIONS- 25%  NOW 40% OFF

03/30/2022

🌈Featured Bead Embroidery Classes🌈 -

03/25/2022

💎 Orlando Intergalactic Bead Show This Weekend💎 -