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June 2024 by ANISSA WARREN
I miss our Fb sales.but do you have an actual site .
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March 2024 by Jade Never
Nice variety of beads and supplies. Even does live sales on Facebook.
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December 2023 by Morgan Rue
Best little shop for beads and findings!!! Plus, it's a fantastic place to buy all your Christmas gifts!!!
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November 2023 by Judi S.
Ayla's jewelry repair is the best! They repair everything from earrings to pearls and necklaces. Pretty amazing! Thank you!
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November 2023 by Joseph Pizzo
Best bead store in Chicagoland! Friendly and helpful staff. Have had custom made jewelry as well as repairs done here. Great value for the money. Have taken private lessons and a party here. A “gem” of a store ??
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October 2023 by Janice Hasegawa
I love this store. An impressive choice of beads, but they also sell unique jewelry pieces and other gift items. The people who run the store are lovely people. Such a good shopping experience.
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July 2022 by Kim Brandt
I’m thrilled that I found Ayla’s Originals. The store is beautiful. The supply of quality beads are gorgeous-lots to choose from for any kind of jewelry making. My 10 year old granddaughter just started her own jewelry business; she is really making some fun age appropriate creative designs. I wanted to support our little entrepreneur. I went to Ayla’s to increase her inventory so she could make more jewelry. Joe and Alyla greet everyone warmly, and offer help and ideas. I enjoyed having like-minded conversation while I shopped. I bought lots of quality charms and beads (even mood beads). How cool is that? I’ll look forward to going back. A girl can never have too many beads. ✌??
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May 2022 by Ryan Lardner
I visited the shop with my grandmother to pick up some jewelry making supplies. As we were walking around I felt as if we were being watched. My grandma asked for help finding something and the woman was rude in her reply. I was appalled at the way we were spoken to. They avoided helping us, but kept milling around us watching our every move, and interjecting into our conversation. Later I was talking with another person about my experience at the shop, and it turns out that they also had a similar encounter. I can’t help but feel like it had to do with our skin color as we are African American.I recommend shopping at Nice Leena’s for any handmade Jewelry, and Dave’s Rock Shop for any beads. They are much more welcoming and affordable.
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May 2022 by Rustic Wick Candle Bar
I travel a lot & always make a point to stop at bead stores at all destinations I’m at… This is one of them. This store has a great variety of beads & has a very helpful staff. I’ll definitely come back again! ?
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May 2022 by Becky Guzman
I've enjoyed Ayla's products for years and absolutely appreciate some of the unique beads that I can't find anywhere else! Ayla and Joe are always super kind and helpful and their positive creative energy is inspiring. Their regular Facebook Live Shows make it easy to shop from anywhere in the country. I've sent many friends their way to check out the lovely shop and the great selection--worth the short trip from Wisconsin to Illinois!
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May 2022 by Valerie Carter
I am sad to hear about the profiling that occurred at this store. Even more, I am saddened that the owner seems to discredit these experiences rather than take time to learn about how to improve behaviors or biases. Shameful for an Evanston store.
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May 2022 by Gretchen Schueller
What a gem of a store! I make large necklaces with a wide variety of different beads, and this shop was a great find!
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May 2022 by Beki Haley
You don't survive this many years in retail without having your heart in the right place!Thank you, Ayla, for your generous support of Planet Bead!
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May 2022 by Kellie Sutton
Ayla and her team always provide the highest level of customer service. Make sure to stop by this gem of a store.
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May 2022 by Liz R.
One of my favorite places to shop is this store near Chicago. A delight for all my senses and I was happy to be visiting again. Met the owner, Ayla and spent time talking beads, jewelry and more. If you are looking for an original piece of jewelry or beads, like I was, a must see!
