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885 Queen Street, Suite DMapFri-Sun: 3pm-6pm(808) 436-4930Contact
Since 1997

A Creative Haven in the Heart of Honolulu

Where people slow down, make something with their hands, and reconnect with themselves.

Jamie Yoshida, co-founder of The Bead Gallery Honolulu
Our Story

Meet Jamie & Jason

We're the best-friend duo behind The Bead Gallery. What began as one table in a tiny Honolulu storefront has grown into a global 'ohana spanning nearly three decades.

Our shop grew from Jamie's lifelong love of culture, craft, and understanding where things come from, combined with a childhood spent watching her mom make absolutely everything with her hands. Today, that same curiosity guides our approach — from sourcing honest, well-made gemstones and beads from around the world to teaching practical techniques that lift you up rather than overwhelm you.

Jason keeps everything running with his calm, practical "we can fix this" know-how, while Jamie brings the sparks, ideas, and design energy that fuel the fire. Together, we've spent nearly three decades helping makers of all ages find their creative confidence.

What We Believe

Making is a form of meditation

01

Slow Down

In a world that moves too fast, we believe in the power of taking your time. Each bead you string, each knot you tie, is a moment of presence.

02

Make Something

There's magic in creating with your hands. We source honest, well-made materials from around the world so your work can be as meaningful as the process.

03

Reconnect

With yourself, with tradition, with our global 'ohana. Every piece you make carries the story of where it came from and who you're becoming.

Visit Us

Come See Us in Honolulu

Location

885 Queen Street, Suite D
Honolulu, HI 96813

Store Hours

Friday – Sunday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Phone & Text

(808) 436-4930
Connect

Join Our Global 'Ohana

Follow along as we share new arrivals, behind-the-scenes moments, tutorials, and inspiration from our community of makers around the world.

From our 'ohana to yours

Thank you for being part of our story

After all these years, we're still doing this because of you. Every maker who walks through our doors, every order we ship around the world — you're the reason we keep going.

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