Alaska Bead Company

06/01/2026

Exciting News!

I am so excited to announce that we can officially market our Austrian crystals for what they are...... Swarovski. You heard that right. We have (and have had) Swarovski crystals in store.

We will also continue to carry Previosa crystals, but any of our crystals currently marked as "Austrian" are in fact Swarovski.

05/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome everyone back starting Monday, May 11th! 💜

Over the past week, Alaska Bead Company has been getting a fresh new look with updated flooring, reorganized spaces, and exciting changes throughout the store. We can’t wait for you to see it!

Along with the refresh, we’ll also be featuring:
✨ New ceramic beads (see photo)
✨ Special surprises and giveaways with Spin-the-Wheel (one week only)
✨ Sian Ashcraft jewelry and items for sale (proceeds to benefit ovarian cancer research)
✨ Mystery grab bags for sale
✨ A more open and welcoming classroom/community space
✨ And more!

Thank you all for your patience, encouragement, and support during the closure week. This store has always been about creativity and community, and we’re excited for this next chapter with all of you.

We’ll see you next week! 💜

05/05/2026

Things are moving along. Half of the new carpet installed! Stay tuned this week for updates and sneak peeks of next week's refresh re-opening.

05/04/2026

And it begins! Fresh carpet and a fresh store coming to you soon.

01/16/2026

So many new cabochons! Available now!

Keeping watching out for new pendants and gemstone donuts.

10/20/2025

If you or someone you know is an artist impacted by the floods, there’s help available. Grant applications are open now, with the next deadline on November 10th.

The Yéego Action Grant provides support for the growing landscape of Native artists and culture bearers who need financial assistance with a professional development opportunity or towards a hardship that is hindering their creative practice.