The Bead Box Rocks & Gemstone Gift Shop

Bead, rock, and gemstone shop on East Chicago Boulevard.

The Bead Box packs a serious selection of beads, rocks, crystals, and jewelry-making supplies into a downtown Tecumseh storefront. Regulars rave about the depth of inventory, prices that don't punish a casual hobby, and an atmosphere that pulls you in even if you came for one pendant.

Staff get called out repeatedly for being genuinely helpful, the kind who'll walk you through what stone does what without rushing the conversation. Good stop if a kid in your life is deep in the rock-collecting phase.

Also a smart call if you're hunting a specific gemstone for a project, or you just want to slow down and browse for an hour. The kind of place where coming in for one item turns into needing a small bag.

Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Call (517) 301-4040 if you're driving in for something specific.

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