Beads On Cannon in Charleston, SC

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Telephone:	+1 843-723-5648
Website:	www.beadsoncannon.com
Address:	87 Cannon St, Charleston, SC, 29403 Cannonborough
Categories:	Arts & Crafts

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Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Parking	Street

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Today

Today	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Closed now
Local time (Charleston)	07:39 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday	12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday	12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday	12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday	12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday	11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday	11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We specialize in everything to do with beading. From emeralds and rubies to common jasper and everything in between we carry about 100 different stones from all over the world. Our inventory contains all Czech glass cuts and colors including all 2-hole beads for bead weaving and all sizes in Japanese seed beads. Leather, chain, tools, looms, Swarovski crystal, vintage glass buttons, wood, pearls, sea glass, sterling silver and gold-filled, marcasite, wire in all metals and gauges, rhinestones for repairing jewelry, silk, cording…

History

Established in 2006.

We have 10 years of experience, traveling to Hong Kong and China, to major trade shows and to all of our suppliers’ warehouses. We have won Best Bead Store for 5 years and counting. We attend the Hong Kong Gemstone Manufacturer’s New Year’s Dinner every year. We have suppliers from India and Tibet as well as China and other countries. Beads on Cannon has 2 floors of beads. The walls are covered in beads. The racks are covered in beads and every spot is taken with beading supplies. The store is located in a c1850 watch shop in the upcoming and trendy Cannonborough neighborhood just off I 26 and blocks from King. Parking is one-hour free on the streets around the store.

Meet the Business Owner

Jo C.

Business Owner

Jo Cannon bought her store’s building on Cannon Street so it was only natural to call it Beads on Cannon. Jo has a master’s degree in art and also is a retired librarian. She took Mandarin Chinese after opening her store to help develop her relationship with her suppliers from China where the vast majority of stones are cut. Jo handpicks all items in her store by traveling to suppliers, trade shows, and out of the country.

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9 reviews of Beads On Cannon

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Margueritte C.

Place rating: 5
Largo, FL

This is a fantastic bead store! It may be small but it has two floors FULL of beads. The staff was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, they even told me of some wonderful places to see while I was in the area. There is plenty of street parking right out front so there is no problem visiting this shop. I definitely will go back next time I am in town!

Vicky D.

Place rating: 5
Fort Lauderdale, FL

I went to this store today and it was awesome. The space is small, but the way they have it set up is great. All of the beads upstairs are in alphabetical order which is awesome. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. I was like a kid in a candy store. A neat little place full of AWESOMENESS. Loved it!

Erika R.

Place rating: 3
Charleston, SC

Tiny and a little stressful because the workers are watching you/asking you questions the whole time. I even had one lady follow close behind like she thought I might steal something! It’s also in an inconvenient location so make sure you have quarters and hopefully you can find parking on the street somewhere. Large selection though for the space. I’d recommend Beads and Brushstrokes in Mount Pleasant.

Anna F.

Place rating: 5
Charleston, WV

This store is a bead lovers’ dream! They have just about any kind of bead you could want. And the friendliest, most helpful staff you could ask for.

Lynn G.

Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA

I travel to Charleston from Washington D.C. every year to visit family, and I ALWAYS allot at least a few hours to visit this shop. This is one of the very best bead shops I have ever been in – many beads I have never seen before, and beautiful and unique focal beads and spacers. The upstairs is sheer heaven – it is a small space but packed with extraordinary items. And the best part, being from D.C., is that the prices are very reasonable. The customer service was excellent. As always, the only regret I had from my visit last week is that I wish I had bought more. Wish they had mail order.

Jessica A.

Place rating: 4
Honolulu, HI

Great store. I wish they sold more individual beads. You don’t always need a whole strand of beads … thats what makes beading very expensive. Very helpful staff.

Frances C.

Place rating: 5
Atlanta, GA

I drive here from Atlanta. In Atlanta, we have a great Merchandise Mart and tons of bead stores. The wholesale shows are numerous and accessible. My easy favorite is BEADS ON CANNON in Charleston!

Lissa B.

Place rating: 5
Charleston, SC

I’ve been to a lot of bead stores up and down the east coast, including New York City (the mecca for notions, beads, and all things for fashion design). Beads on Cannon is right up there with some of the best. On Cannon Street in Charleston, sits this old Charleston home which is packed with the most extensive selection of glass, chezch glass, shells, stones by the strand, and focal pieces I’ve ever seen in one place. Truly a candy shop for a beader! The selection of charms and findings is unbelievable! This is one of the few stores in town which also carries a wide range of leather and Chinese knotting cord in a variety of colors and sizes, as well as silk, stringing cord in all sizes and colors.
The downstairs is fun… but upstairs! Upstairs was heaven for me! Agate, jade, carnelian, jasper, JET (what is jet?), garnets that I could afford! Pearls, quartz, tourmaline, and the list goes on. Sizes, shapes, colors. Basically, if you can’t find it here, good luck going to another store.
With competitive prices, knowledgeable sales people, and a selection unlike any other, it’s easy to recommend this store. So — if you are a beader, interested in learning about beading, or just want an incredible experience with rock and stones, textures and color, check this place out.
Kudos to the buyer — a great eye for design!

Leahman p.

Place rating: 4
Orange County, CA

Great selection, reasonable prices. No complaints.

Beads On Cannon

Charleston, United States