Talisman

Beautiful bead store, fun to visit when traveling. Friendly and spacious

If you don’t like people why are you operating a business? The owner is rude and she acts like you’re out to rob her. I do like the products but every time I go there I have to deal with rude service.

I LoVe this place!!!’ This is my fave go to store when I need a bead, clasp, key ring, earring hook or some AWESOME local treasures like earrings and necklaces…
The store is super organized and if you don’t see it, ask!
Can’t say enough about the staff… they’re just wonderful… super helpful and friendly, not to mention knowledgeable!
Thanks Talisman!

Me and my husband stumbled upon this place while we were in Eureka recently. We spent almost 2hrs in the store picking beads and making jewelry. Had so much fun making stuff here and it feels so great telling everyone that I am wearing what I made! The ladies in the store were so helpful and polite. Definitely coming back here again!

Love this space! Traveling and stopped in with my mom and daughter for something fun and creative to do! Made two bracelets– everyone was super helpful and very friendly– will def be back!

Incredible selection of unique beads and jewelry making essentials. One customer had come in while I was shopping who was looking for a hard to find hand carved bone owl. She had looked for it for 3 years and found it here! Stunning colors and materials!

These guys are really awesome! They have always helped with unique beading and unusual situations with which I needed help. They’ve helped create, modify and repair items for me! They created beaded straps for a special occasion dress I have and have done repairs that local jewelers have been unable or unwilling to tackle! I love coming here and always feel welcome. No job is too big or small. Bring them chocolates and show you care!

I have only been to two bead stores. Talisman has wonderful selection, the best. Very nice people.

I have often referred other students to this store for precious metal and other necessary materials for projects. NEVER AGAIN!
Last week I called the store TWICE to verify that I could use a local check there with valid ID. The clerk told me of course. I got there and the other clerk told me she would absolutely not take my check. Why? Because she did not «know me» and would not make an exception, even though I had been told they would take my check and made the trip out to Eureka specifically to pick up metal.
I walked right out and will never again go there for my supplies. Instead of encouraging students to shop there, I will now warn them to instead shop elsewhere or order online.
My distaste for this store was only increased when another student told me in tears that they had charged her $ 60 an ounce for silver!!! The price of silver has not exceeded 32 $ all semester! Unfortunately the student was desperate to complete her project and had to buy the metal that day. How sad that they are taking advantage of being one of the only jewelry supply store in the area. Shame on you, Talisman. I don’t know if ownership or employees have changed in the past couple of months but I am saddened that I will no longer be shopping here.

This is one of my favorite bead stores on the west coast. It is always an adventure and there are many treasures to be found (the wall of Czech glass is very impressive). The staff is WONDERFUL and the selection is diverse. Be sure and look up … the entire ceiling is covered with exotic, brightly painted, flying creatures from Southeast Asia.

My favorite bead shop around, hands down! The staff are very friendly, talented jewelry-​makers, and knowledgeable. The bead selection is outta sight and I love how they are all displayed so beautifully by color. Reasonable prices, great location, wonderful selection. All in all, a highly recommend stop for all of you beading addicts out there.

This is a great bead store! I was particularly impressed with their selection of brass beads and competitive prices. My husband and I stopped in here a while ago on our vacation looking for treasures and the girls who worked here were so polite and helpful. They told us where the beads we were interested in came from, how they could be used, and even gave us advice about what to do in town while we were visiting. We will definitely come back when we’re in Eureka again.

Very cool little bead store in Old Town Eureka. Very good selection, customer service is always good, the staff is knowledgable and helpful.

Talisman is a bead store with a big heart.
I’ve known all the ladies for years going from a young age making bracelets to making my wedding necklace.
Always friendly, always helpful and such a great selection.
There is always new beads coming in and the staff will help customers with any problem. These gals are great crafters but no task is too simple or too beneath them. You can really see they love to help!
The store is inviting, quirky and clean!
Truly a treasure of Old Town and the community.
It is hard to find people as nice as this anywhere else and on top of that they are always participating in some community building activity wether it is raising money for animal shelters or other great causes.

Talisman is a treat! It’s a beautiful little shop and their bead selection is amazing. The folks who work there are all artists, and they are uncommonly friendly and helpful. They will help you design and make beaded jewelry. Their taste and expertise makes it easy, even for novices. They also carry some Balinese imports, which makes it a good place to shop for gifts. I also love the advent calendar they make each holiday season, which features ornaments (beaded and otherwise) made be different local artists. One is revealed each day and you can buy tickets to win the whole lot! They money raised goes to different good causes each year. All in all a creative and thoughtfully run shop.

Talisman is the absolute best place to get great beads and supplies! They have variety, high quality products, and excellent customer service. This is a great store for all levels of beading enthusiasts.

One of two of my favorite bead stores in the whole world. Can’t go wrong with these helpful folks.

I love Talisman!!! yay! They have a wonderful selection of interesting beads, fixings, and whatnots, and best of all are the ladies who work there! They are all so nice and helpful and have assisted me in making some really really beautiful jewelry! They have everything I need whether I just want to make something cheap and fun or something elegant and fancy. Five stars for the best bead shop around!