Reviews & Ratings

opheliajewellery Reviews: 1Badges: 0	Overall:	August 5, 2008
	0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. I do not recommend just one store in Queen West although you will not find those cheap prices anywhere else consider yourselves very lucky! Michael's crafts is the only place you can find beads in most places! Arton's is cheap and you're paying for the quality... but that also depends on what you're talking about. In regards to glass, wood, resin and shell they're the best place to buy. Unless you really know your gemstones Artons isn't ideal although they offer great deals they do not know enough to tell you what is glass and what is not, or what is dyed and what is real. So if you are just going for the look then definitely go there. I worked for the better part of a year at Fancy Gems until I couldn't stand it anymore. To select people the owner appears 'nice' but she is no more knowledgeable than any other bead store owner. She knows high quality gemstones but where she buys in China doesn't know their product and she continues to sell poor quality cause it sells. Not everything she has is top quality believe me I have bought a lot of it and a lot has broken or tarnished almost instantly despite her telling every customer that her product is the best and will NOT tarnish. The Beadery's product is no better or worse than any of the stores on that block they simply chose to go the publicity/media route to make more money. Their product is exactly the same as Arton's or the others they simply smack a big price tag to make you think its more expensive. Sassy Beads is one I would not recommend unless you are only buying a select amount of beads for a specific piece - as they sell mostly individual beads at a pretty steep price. Their strands are also not reasonable when you see that they are only half strands - whereas Queen West has full strands for half the price. I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

McCloud Reviews: 1Badges: 0	Overall:	April 28, 2008
	1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Anyone who's shopping for beads along Queen West has to expect that they'll only find poor quality. Arton Beads is great for cheap beads (ie. seed beads) and overpriced strings of pearls, but avoid Queen West if you want anything of decent quality. Arton's among the best of the worst, but that's not saying much. (P.S. Watch out for one of the stores across the street -- the guy running it changes his prices depending on the race and gender of the customer. Scary.) I do not recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

Stephanie Reviews: 3Badges: 0	Overall:	April 10, 2008
	0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Arton Beads is awesome, it's such a small store packed with lots of goodies. I absolutely love the sterling silver section they have. The staff do their best to help even though their knowledge is limited. From all the trips I've made.. everyone was nice & accommodating except for this annoying girl with long blondish hair as if asking any questions was a chore! Don't bother asking her, go to someone else. Checked out Fancy Gems - the owner seems really friendly, but is a bit upscale & the selection is limited. Overall Arton has a wide assortment of merchandise at affordable prices! I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

tawkiln Reviews: 1Badges: 0	Overall:	September 7, 2007
	3 out of 5 people found this review helpful. I love Arton Beads! I live in Montreal and travel to TO usually for the sole purpose of buyng some beautiful semi-precious strands and silver fittings! The selection is amazing and prices are as well!! (Often less than half the prices of that overrated Fancy Gems store just across the street). Over the years I have been extremely happy with my purchased turquoise, quartz (smoky and pink) onyx, amethyst, you name it!!! I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

LuckyBunny Reviews: 1Badges: 1	Overall:	July 23, 2007
	3 out of 11 people found this review helpful. I find Arton beads quality very poor. I mean they put glass in semi-precious section and sold them as natural stones! I found their blue topaz to be dyed quartz. Their findings is also of very poor quality. Although prices is good, you get what you pay for! Not to mention poor service. There is a new store across the street, I think is call Fancy Gems. They have much better quality, compatible pricing and very knowledgeable staff, owner Jill has years of experience and they are always happy to answer your questions and help you out. Sort of like The Beadary but at Arton's price. Check them out!!! I do not recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

Kristen	Overall:	June 10, 2007
	8 out of 8 people found this review helpful. Absolutely love Arton Beads! Can't beat their prices or selection. Look forward to my visits there, but always spend way too much time deciding what I want since selection is so big. If you make or want to make your own jewelry, than you must check this place out! Worth the 45-60 mins travel time for me. I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

Carole Milne	Overall:	March 25, 2007
	3 out of 5 people found this review helpful. 2 stores, next to each other, crammed with all manner of beads. The prices are excellent and they have small grab bags for under a dollar and large ones for $5.00 - its great fun to sort thru the treasures. I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

TrinityKickboxing Reviews: 43Badges: 2	Overall:	January 7, 2007
	4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Busy and crazy on weekends, but they have a great selection. Arton has the best prices on silver fittings, and they can help you put the right pieces together to make the jewellery piece you're wishing for! I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

natalie	Overall:	December 11, 2006
	4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. I love this place. great beads for cheap prices. i'm so much more popular since i've been here. You never know it could be a life altering experience!!! I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

Alex	Overall:	November 17, 2006
	3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. This is an excellent store in the middle of downtown. I would recommend this store to anyone who is interested in beading. They have everything from the cheap to the expensive depending on your taste and budget. I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

vickiso Reviews: 234Badges: 9	Overall:	April 10, 2006
	4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. As one of the fashion district's longest standing bead shops, Arton is tiny but jam packed with inventory to help you make necklaces, bracelets, and jewellery. They have semi-precious stones and are always on top of the hottest items. The storekeepers can help you figure out how to make whatever you need at the cheapest price possible. Beware: weekends are impossibly busy in this store. Don't bring baby strollers in. Don't bring small children in, for that matter - there are too many shiny objects they'll want to get their hands on! I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam

Melinda	Overall:	September 9, 2006
	2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. The store has great prices and the staff is very helpful, I travel from Bracebridge to get my findings to make my jewelery I recommend this place. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report as Spam