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Your Trusted Jewelry Store in Palatine, IL
Since 1994, Bead World Beads has been a trusted destination in Palatine, Illinois, for high-quality beads, jewelry repair, and piercing services. Our extensive inventory includes semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, and handmade Indonesian glass beads, alongside sterling silver and gold findings. We specialize in custom jewelry creation, full-service repairs, and body piercings using premium materials.

With decades of experience, our team prioritizes customer satisfaction through personalized service, competitive pricing, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Our online store provides convenient access to our unique collection, while our physical location serves the Northwest Chicago Suburbs and Chicagoland region with expertise in both traditional and ethnic jewelry pieces.
Services
Bead Sales Jewelry Repair Body Piercing Watch Repair Custom Jewelry Wholesale Beads Online Store Collectibles Piercing Services Stringing Supplies
Details
  • Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 30 years of expertise in beads and jewelry craftsmanship.
  • Our store provides custom jewelry creation tailored to individual preferences.
  • We use implant-grade materials for safe and professional piercing services.
  • Our team delivers precise watch and jewelry repairs with attention to detail.
  • We serve Chicagoland with a curated selection of ethnic and traditional pieces.
Services
Jewelry Repair
We provide comprehensive jewelry repair services including bead restringing, pearl knotting, rhinestone replacement, and metal soldering. Our experts handle silver, gold, and costume jewelry with precision. Customers receive detailed estimates before work begins.
Body Piercing
Professional piercing services using implant-grade steel, titanium, and niobium jewelry. We offer ear, facial, and body piercings with strict hygiene protocols. Prices include starter jewelry, and aftercare instructions are provided.
Watch Repair
Our watch repair covers mechanical and quartz movements, battery replacement, band resizing, and crystal replacement. We specialize in vintage timepieces and provide free estimates for all repairs.
Bead Sales
We offer a vast selection of beads including gemstone strands, Indonesian glass, recycled glass, and trade beads. Our inventory features both modern and ancient designs for jewelry making.
Custom Jewelry
Create unique pieces with our custom jewelry service. We craft wire-wrapped rings, pendants, and personalized designs using high-quality materials and traditional techniques.
Questions
What services does Bead World Beads Beads offer?
We provide jewelry repair, body piercing, watch repair, bead sales, and custom jewelry creation.
Do you offer jewelry repair estimates?
Yes, we provide free estimates for all jewelry repair services before starting work.
Are piercing appointments required?
We recommend booking appointments as Fridays and Saturdays fill quickly.
What are your store hours?
We are open Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-6 PM, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM, closed Sunday and Monday.
Do you sell beads online?
Yes, our online store offers a wide selection of beads and jewelry supplies for purchase.
Reviews (6)
Sandi Yokoyama
Jun 15, 2022 Report
I really liked this place as a whole until I had my nose pierced. At the time, we had a very positive experience getting pierced, but it was like night and day afterwards. The piercer was friendly, funny, patient and addressed our concerns. I was told to feel free to call or come in with any questions. I was worried when I found a bump growing inside my nose filling up the post, and the piercer didn't even look at it.

Just told me it was infected and I should put tea tree oil on it and do a sea salt soak. Told me not to worry. Seemed very disengaged and uninterested. Distraught, I went to Atmosphere Tattoo to see if another piercer could actually look at my piercing and help me figure out what was going on - seeking the help I had hoped to get from the original piercer. They were so kind and helpful, and replaced the nose bone with a flat back stud more conducive to healing. I wish I had gone to them first! On a separate note, we do like the place alot as a bead shop. There really isn't anything else like it in the area in that respect.
Claire Allen
Jun 15, 2022 Report
I got my helix piercing here today and it looks awesome. The service was great. I'll be getting any future piercings done here.
Deer Chimera
May 26, 2022 Report
I love bead world. The family who owns it is so friendly and will help you find what you are looking for. I've taken so many friends with me to come to bead world for unique jewelry that I can't find elsewhere.
Sarah H.
May 18, 2022 Report
Would absolutely never get pierced here again. Piercer is unlicensed w/o regard for safety or customer health which I did not realize at the time when I came in to get my bellybutton pierced. Everything was fine the piercer was a little unnecessarily creepy, told me I was "tense" and asked what my boyfriend thought of that (which I wrote off at the time as his eccentricity). He instructed me to just keep cleaning my piercing with soap and water. I've never had a bad reaction to a piercing before as I have several (even the ones I have done myself), and I developed a keloid the size of a jellybean.

Extremely tender and painful. I came back in to ask for help or advice and the piercer was extremely rude and aggressive towards me, very defensive basically told me to get out. I ended up actually having to go to the doctor and take antibiotics to prevent infection. I don't often leave reviews and it is unfortunate that I have such a poor one for this establishment but in the interest of public safety DO NOT GET PIERCED HERE.
Vicki P.
Apr 26, 2022 Report
Horrible and very rude people. Do NOT support this business or these people! Horrible experience in their store. Found better selection and prices at Michaels for what I was looking for!
Denna C.
Apr 11, 2022 Report
What an awesome place, Phil is so professional and nice, he helps me with all my watches, he knows what he's doing and I trust him every time, (even with stuff I didn't get from here ) I've purchased 2 watches, did my helix piercing, and purchased a ring, all very good quality materials and name brands -- About 6months ago I walked in wanting my helix pierced I was nervous, but Bob made me comfortable because he's a perfectionist in these things, I love my earrings, I love the way it looks, I was referred to them by a very good tattoo artist in the north shore area.

He sent me to bead world because he doesn't do piercings, and he only will recommend the best. No one is walking in here without wanting only the best proper way of piercings done, never with a gun, only with the needle. I didn't feel much pain. I'm really happy and satisfied I found this place.