Firefly Carrboro is a bead and jewelry making shop located near Raleigh and Durham, in the same mall as Mulberry Silks. It is a great place for avid jewelry makers to shop for a beautiful selection of products, including gemstone strands, focal beads, stone beads, accessories, closures, jewelry parts, and tools like a ring mandrel. The shop offers both 18 KT plated gold and gold filled items. There is a small workspace inside where customers can make jewelry, and the staff may help design custom pieces or hold workshops. The management and workers are consistently described as super nice, friendly, super helpful, kind, and patient. They provide amazing customer service, offering recommendations and graciously helping customers with projects, from fixing mistakes to assisting with hardware selection and allowing the use of tools on-site. While some note the beads can be a bit pricey, the hardware prices are reasonable. Customers appreciate the super fast shipping and find the shop to be a must-visit, with the only common challenge being that parking in the shared lots can be a toss up and get full.
Excellent selection of beads, perfect for my necklace project. Staff was helpful as well, pointing me in the direction of exactly what I was looking for.
May 2026
Excellent craftsmanship, service, and attention to detail!
April 2026
My 3rd grade daughter had a lovely time making herself a sweet little birthstone necklace here. The staff person was kind, patient, and taught her what she needed to know with just the right amount of help - giving her space to learn and try for herself. Reasonably priced for what she picked out! 5 stars will return.
