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  • The ultimate one-stop-shop for all your beading projects

    NZ’s largest range of hand selected beads, findings, wires, kitsets and more.

  • The ultimate one-stop-shop for all your beading projects

    NZ’s largest range of hand selected beads, findings, wires, kitsets and more.

100% NZ Owned and Operated

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Projects and Inspiration

Meet the Founder of The Bead Hold

Meet the Founder of The Bead Hold

Queen Bead, Nia Chesswas

The Bead Hold is Nia's dream job. From opening the store in 2004, managing it, and then buying the business outright, Nia has been there every step of the way.

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Top Selling Threads and Wires

New Zealands largest selection of Seed Beads

New Zealands largest selection of Seed Beads

(over 1,700 last count)

Miyuki - Toho - Matsuno - Matubo - Chinese - Czech

Sizes 15 - 2, delica, round, Superduo, Rulla, Tila, O Beads and more!

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Browse Our Favourite Beads!

$6 flat rate shipping throughout New Zealand!

$6 flat rate shipping throughout New Zealand!

Tracked with CourierPost or Post Haste

We ship on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week

Choose a compostable bag, or a cardboad satchel

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Popular Findings

New Zealand’s Premier Beading Supply Store

New Zealand’s Premier Beading Supply Store

Beads, tools & findings to create beautiful jewellery and more!

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