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Beaded Lily  (GTB Sponsor)

Sdrucciolo Dei Pitti 13R - Directions (from any location)
50125 Florence (IT) - Exact store location map

(Five Minutes from Ponte Vecchio between Palazzo Pitti and Piazza Santo Spirito)

011-39-334-976-3949

Hours: Tue-Fri 2-7, Sat 11-1:30 and 3:30-7, second and third Sunday of the month 2-6, Mon Closed

An inspiring array of unique beading delectables and designer jewelry. Now offering glass bead making courses in our Florence, Italy glass studio!

Listed since May 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 10/27/07
(New when listed)

La Materia che Ride  (GTB Sponsor)

Via Antonio del Pollaiolo 168
Legnaia South West Florence
50142 Florence (IT)

+39055700578

Hours: phone in the afternoon, Visits by appointment

by APPOINTMENT ONLY - Original colorful lampwork beads, colorful beadwork, colorful art beaded jewels, patterns, tutorials. Books on sale on the website.

Listed since Aug 2007 (by the store).
Last update: 10/2/07

SAMEVA di R. Schiavon and C

F.ta Vetrai 39-40-41
????? Isle of Murano/Venice (IT)

041-5274507

This is a glass shop but sells beads too if you specifically ask for it. They have a great selection of murano glass beads. Ask for Georgia.

Listed since Nov 2003 (by a customer).
Last update: 3/24/07

Vigano Bijoux

Via Paolo da Cannobio, 39
20122 Milan (IT) - City Location Map

(between Piazza Diaz and Piazza Missori on a pedestrian-only street off of Porta Romana)

39-02-8901-0759

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-1 and 3-6, Sat 9-1

Findings and beads. The staff speak basic English and are very helpful. Their beads are stored in drawers. The catalogs are easier to look through.

Listed since Apr 2004 (by a customer).
Last update: 11/29/07

Happy Bead

Via Formentini 7
Brera Area
20100 Milano (IT) - City Location Map

0280582297
Fax: 0280581909

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-7, Sun-Mon Closed

Wide assortment of beads ranging from venetian, to silver and semiprecious. Everything for your beading needs. We also arrange courses. We sell online as well.

Listed since Sep 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 1/13/07
(New when listed)

Kilappa.com

(no address provided)
20089 Milano (IT)

(no phone # provided)

Stampings, Findings, Clasps, Beads, Rubber Mold, Enamels, Tools....etc.

Listed since Dec 2005 (by a customer).
Last update: 4/5/06

Luigi Cattelan

Fond. Vetrai, 115
30141 Murano - Venice (IT) - City Location Map

041-4871400
Fax: 041-736494

Hours: Call for an appointment.

Unusual and antique chevrons.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by the store).
Last update: 2/4/06

Franco Tagliamonte

Via Roma 15
P.O. Box 140
80059 Torre Del Greco (IT) - City Location Map

81-8819491
Fax: 8493299

Red coral beads, cabochons - Catalog $5.00, refundable.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Atmosfera Veneziana  (GTB Sponsor)

Calle Dei Fuseri
San Marco 4340
30124 Venice (IT)

041-2413256
Fax: same

Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun Closed

Exact store location map - Large selection of loose Venetian glass beads, blown and lamp work. Open since May 2001. (This is a beautiful shop. Pure eye-candy! A must-visit. --greg).

Listed since May 2003 (by the store).
Last update: 7/19/07

Francesca and Paolo Scarpa

Merceria San Salvador
????? Venice (IT)

(in the San Marco district)

041-5286881

Ancient and ethnic beaded jewelry.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 7/5/02

La Compagnia delle Perle

SS. Apostoli 5622
30131 Venice (IT) - City Location Map

041-5206969

All beads. Good selection of murano glass beads as well as others. Related to the Perle e dintorni bead stores also in Venice.

Listed since Nov 2003 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Paropamiso

Fresseria 1701
????? Venice (IT)

(in the San Marco district)

041-5227120

Semi-precious stones, Venetian millefiori, African trade beads, hou composite beads; other ancient, antique, and ethnic beads, necklaces and jewelry.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Perle e dintorni

Calle della Mandola 3740
and Calle della Bissa 5468
30124 Venice (IT) - City Location Map

041-5205068

Two locations. All beads. Good selection of murano glass beads as well as others.

Listed since Nov 2003 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Sponti Virginia

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store is closed.

2281 Via XXII Marzo
????? Venice (IT)

(across the street from the Hotel Saturnia)

041-5230531

Virginia and Gianni DeCarlo, Owners. - Contemporary and antique beads, kiln-fired glass jewelry made with millefiori slices.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 5/31/03