B & B is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. I had read some othe rreviews and waspreparred to dislike the store but I have to wonder if they were talking about the same store or if they were written by someone with a grudge. I've been to bead stores in Asheville NC, Knoxville & Nashville Tn , San Francisco , Montpelier & Brattelboro Vt ...
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Go Here For Pleasure & Value
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/09/05
We went to Aiken today for Aiken's Makin' festival and stopped in this shop. My husband was happy since there was a place for him to sit. So then I could shop. The folks there were helpful but the best thing was the value for the jewelry. First I got some of their fashion jewelry and then I looked at the Artist's Jewelry. There ...
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Beader from Charlotte gives Beads and Baubles 2 Thumbs Up
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/21/05
First of all, I'd like to say that I find it odd that all of the reviews are either extremely negative or extremely positive. I'd like to think that it's usually possible to find a little good in everything, but it seems as though those who have rated Beads and Baubles so poorly fail to recognize this. I am from Charlotte, NC and ...
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Great choice! Great Prices!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/12/05
Friendly place to shop in a great building. The staff is helpful and the selection is great. The most unique beads I know of. Plus I always get a couple pieces of fashion jewelry. WOW!!! I like it so well I make a day trip about once a month.
This is more of a costume jewelry store than a bead store. Very little selection of good quality stones. Lots of coated beads that aren't identified as such which could have caused me difficulty if I hadn't noticed it myself. Staff not helpful, totally ignored until I was ready to pay. I have asked for three months about classes and ...
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Beautiful Beads, Wonderful Service!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/04/05
This store is by far the best bead store in Aiken or the surrounding area. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and service oriented (although they do not smother or try to over-sell you). The store itself is a pleasing retreat, the stock is phenomenal, and it is an overall delight to visit.
I took a wire working class at this store and it was amazing and fun. All classes are held during the store's regular business hours so I can only assume the previous reviewer got their time mixed up. I recently found out that private lessons are also available at your convenience if there is something specific you want to learn. They are ...
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the worst bead store in the world
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/14/05
I was signed up to take a class i showed up 10 minutes early and shop was locked up with no note on window as to why. will not be back again.
It was quite by chance I stumbled across this little jewel of a store. Having been dissapointed with a previous store, I was somewhat dejected when I entered. Within a few moments all my trepidations were dispelled by the warm, relaxed and freindly atmosphere and the genuiness of the proprietor. Though I may not be back for some time (I live in Australia), if and when I do go back, I will be re-visiting it for sure.
Wow!! Beads & Baubles is a delite in every way!! The selection is wonderful and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
This lovely full service bead store also sells gifts including beautiful jewelry from several local artists. They also offer interesting classes that are very affordable, all within walking distance of the quaint restaurants and antique shops in Aiken.