Interweave Beading & Jewelry Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 Winners
The votes are in!
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Interweave Readers’ Choice Awards. We asked you to weigh in on your favorite tools and materials, so the companies ranked here are suppliers that, according to you, are the best of the best. Dozens of companies were listed on the official ballot, and you had the option of writing in your own choices. Several companies received votes via write-in.
More than a thousand of you voted across more than 25 categories! Did your preferred brands rise above the rest? Read on for a full listing of our community’s favorites.
Thanks to everyone for your participation and congratulations to all the winners!

Lifestyle
Best Beading Project to Make with a Friend


Bracelet
Earrings, Necklace
Best Jewelry Making Trend


Goodybeads.com
https://www.goodybeads.comJulie Haymaker’s Shrinkets, Maggie T Designs

Retail Shopping
Best New Product of 2023

Best Online Bead Shop


The Bead Place
https://www.beadplace.netShipwreck Beads, Goodybeads.com
Best Locally Owned Bead Shop


The Bead Place
https://www.beadplace.netOwl Be Beading, Allegory Gallery, Sam’s Bead Shop
Best Online Bead & Jewelry Deals


Fire Mountain Bead & Gems
https://www.firemountaingems.comLima Beads, Panda Hall
Best Subscription Bead Box


Sam’s Bead Box
https://www.samsbeadshop.comPotomac Beads, Jesse James Beads

Supplies
Best Online Metalsmithing Supplier

Best Locally Owned Metalsmithing Supplier


Thunderbird Supply
https://www.thunderbirdsupply.comPotter USA, Monsterslayer
Best Beading Thread

Best Source for Sterling Silver Wire & Sheet


Rio Grande
https://www.riogrande.comThunderbird Supply Co, Halstead

Materials
Best Crystal Beads and Flat Backs


Fire Mountain Bead & Gems
https://www.firemountaingems.comArtbeads, Dreamtime Creations
Best Charms & Pendants


Tierra Cast, Inc
https://www.tierracast.comGreen Girl Studios, Shipwreck Beads
Best Ethically Sourced Gemstones


Dakota Stones
https://www.dakotastones.comFire Mountain Bead & Gems, Happy Mango Beads
Best Recycled Bead & Jewelry Supplies


TOHO Beads
https://www.tohobeads.netThe Bead Chest, Happy Mango Beads
Best Artisan Bead Maker


Green Girl Studios
https://www.greengirlstudios.comJulie Haymaker’s Shrinkets, Patty Lakinsmith
Best Gemstone Carver


John Dyer Gems
https://www.johndyergems.comAlex Horst, John Heusler

Tools
Best Jewelry Hammers


Impress Art
https://www.impressart.comFretz Design, Jewelry Tools
Best Tool on Your Bench

Best Magnifier for Bead & Jewelry


CraftOptics
https://www.craftoptics.comDaylight Company, John Bead
Best Storage & Organization


Beadsmith
https://www.beadsmith.comBead Storage Solutions, Best Craft Organizer

Tech/Social
Best App for Jewelry Photos

Best Instagram – Metalsmithing


Metalsmith Society
https://www.metalsmithsociety.comJulie Sanford Designs, Richard Salley
Best Instagram – Locally-Owned Shop


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