We are a full-service bead shop in the heart of Silicon Valley, California featuring...

  • The largest selection of Swarovski crystal including up-to-the-minute colors and shapes.
  • Lots of seed beads, including Delicas, triangles, cubes, hexes, hard-to-find size 15s,and a unique vintage section.
  • A vast array of glass, including fancy, Czech, India and vintage glass.
  • Metal beads in sterling silver, Bali, gold-filled, pewter, copper, and base metals in a multitude of shapes and sizes for the perfect accent.
  • A beautiful assortment of semi-precious stones, including centerpieces to fall in love with.
  • Sample projects and classes to inspire and teach new techniques.
  • We have a vintage button collection featuring buttons for fashion, home decor and button collectors!

Certified Public Accountants Toni Yamamoto and Beth McGuire worked together and became friends at the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen years ago. They vowed to go into business together some day. In 1994, 3 Beads & A Button opened in the Cupertino Village Shopping Center.

Since then 3 Beads & A Button has become a relaxed haven for Silicon Valley's business professionals, harried homemakers and stressed out students. Beginners and novices feel welcomed by the friendly and helpful staff. The large selection of beads and unusual selection of buttons keep them returning. Even professional jewelry designers stop by regularly to shop and inspect the new samples on display at the store.

At 3 Beads & A Button there's always something new. And it takes space to store and display all those goodies. In February of 2004, Toni and Beth moved the store to its current, larger location. There's plenty of elbow room and bright light to make shopping easier. And there's an abundance of free parking, restaurant choices and freeway access nearby.

Stop by soon!


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