KK Gems and Beads Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD was established in 1990 by Khwaja and Reshma Ali and founded on the belief that customer service is of the utmost importance. Because our customers are consistently satisfied, we have expanded our stores throughout the region, and we strive to continue to grow. At KK Gems and Beads Inc., we offer a wide selection of beads, findings, beading supplies, Swarovski crystals and jewelry at the lowest possible prices. We carry Bali, Thai and Indian sterling silver, high quality pearls, gold, gold-filled and vermeil findings and all the jewelry-making tools you need!
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KK Gems and Beads Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD was established in 1990 by Khwaja and Reshma Ali and founded on the belief that customer service is of the utmost importance. Because our customers are consistently satisfied, we have expanded our stores throughout the region, and we continue to grow. Being in the jewelry business came naturally for Khwaja.
Reviews (12)
Paula M.
Sep 06, 2021
Vivlynn Pray
Jun 23, 2020
Shanti A.
Nov 07, 2019
I really like this place! They have a large selection of crystal beads, and an even bigger selection of sterling silver beads and components, as well as high quality tools and materials you would need to make jewelry. I have bought sterling silver and gold-filled wire and components here many time as well as crystal beads. It's not a fancy place, at first glance, it can seem messy and scattered. But if you're willing to browse, I'm pretty sure you could find a lot of things that call you here.
Angela Armes
May 02, 2019
Muddasir Uzair
Jan 10, 2019
Carol Foster Hall
Apr 17, 2018
Angela McCant
Apr 13, 2017
Shenita W.
May 23, 2016
Mary C.
Apr 17, 2015
I'm an occasional beader -- it's usually to add beads to an article of clothing such as a wedding veil or a shawl. This place has a lovely assortment of beads and findings (both silver and gold). From single beads to stringed beads, she likely has a color that I can use. Prices are reasonable and although online ordering can be cheaper, I prefer to be able to see how the beads look before I purchase them.
Michelle W.
Jun 14, 2014
This store has a great selection of silver beads and findings (and some gold and vermeil too), gemstone beads (from very affordable to only-in-my-dreams), and some other beads as well (pearls, Swarovski, Czech crystal, etc). It is a smaller, basic store, but the owner is such a gracious woman it was easy to see why she was so popular. While I was there, she helped several different people find very particular pieces for jewelry they were working on, and she also offered to search for and custom order pieces as well. She sells at the Bethesda Women's Coop on Wednesdays and Fridays, and will bring any inventory there if you ask her. Her husband is just as friendly and helpful.
Ana O.
Dec 23, 2013
Eva O.
Mar 16, 2011
I like that this place is not as commercial feeling as other spots in town. The shop's got a small dense feel to it which is always cozier to me than spacious stores with little inventory. Even though it was not what I was looking for, I liked that there were lots of Indian and Bali beads and a general ethnic flair to the store. If you're looking for more metals like sterling silver and gold, they definitely have a lot to choose from. I gave them a 3 only because they didn't have what I needed but I can see this place being a jewel for someone else
