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Our Bali Families

Meet our Artists

Bali beads are hand-made in BALI (Indonesia). They are made for us by families who are silversmiths. We are trying to give them as much business as possible to help the artists and their economy.

The family that makes the daisy beads are Wayan Sarja, his son Kadek, his daughter Wayan, and his Wife, Wayan. [Wayan means “first born”, Kadek means “second born”!] They have been making beads for 3 generations. Kadek is at university, with a little help from Trash City and his other American buyers. He is the first of his family in 11 generations, to go to University, and they have lived in the same family compound all that time. They are a mixture of classic (Malay) Balinese, plus the influx of Indians and Arabs, several hundred years ago.

Sarja and Family from Bali


They love their new TV.
They are learning to smile – the younger generation gets it!!!

The family who make our prayer boxes and other beads are Yanik and Min, who are Balinese and Javanese respectively, Hindu and Muslim, respectively. When Min was sixteen, she worked for a big company that paid her $20 a month!!!! Yanik was one of the silversmiths at that company. He’s a weightlifting champion, in Bali, but now that he’s married he’s paying more attention to Min and the business. They fell in love When Min was 20, and spent a fortune having 2 weddings, to keep all the parents happy . . .

Yanik’s Mom is a master genius with beads, but can’t see well enough to work now. His dad has a great sense of humor and likes to tease the Bule (white folks). . .they have a group of silversmiths that Min brought from Java, because Trash City has so many orders . . .They make our toggles and daisy earrings . . .Yanik has a pet Monkey who hisses at strangers, but loves to be fed by all the kids in the neighborhood . . .

Yanik and Min from Bali

What a lovely couple!

Back to our Bali Spacers page.

Rosaries: Gemstone and Wood

Rosary made with Natural Amethyst Chip Beads


Crucifix is double sided
Center accent is the Madonna
The shape of the beads are chips made of natural AMETHYST
Accent beads are 9mm Rose Beads
This is a STUNNING strand, unique and beautiful.
$12.00 per strand
Makes a wonderful gift. Rosary will be packed in a gold mesh bag.

Rosary made with Natural Rhodonite Chip Beads


Crucifix is double sided
Center accent is the Madonna
The shape of the beads are chips made of natural RHODONITE
Accent beads are 9mm Rose Beads
This is a STUNNING strand, unique and beautiful.
$12.00 per strand
Makes a wonderful gift. Rosary will be packed in a gold mesh bag.

Rosary made with Natural Rose Quartz


Crucifix is double sided
Center accent is the Madonna
The shape of the beads are chips made of natural ROSE QUARTZ
Accent beads are 9mm Rose Beads
This is a STUNNING strand, unique and beautiful.
$12.00 per strand
Makes a wonderful gift. Rosary will be packed in a gold mesh bag.

Wood Beads Rosary from the Holy Land


From the Holy Land – Bethlehem (Jerusalem)
Center accent is the Madonna
The shape of the beads is oval (8x10mm) – made of WOOD
This is a STUNNING strand, unique and beautiful.
$15.00 per strand
Makes a wonderful gift. Rosary will be packed in a gold mesh bag.

Bottle Pendants and Cremation Jewelry

Cremation Pendant – Silver Bullet with Cross

$25.00

Approximately 2″ in length – opens to insert ashes
Comes with 24″ Ball Chain Necklace (Silver Color)
Very Unique!
cremation bullet

Used for medicine and perfumes.
Also used as Cremation Jewelry (“Angel Pockets”), bottle pendants. From Nepal.

SCB23 Small Copper Bottle Pendant
Approx. 23mm x 30mm x 12mm
$6.00
SCB25 Medium Copper Bottle Pendant
Approx. 25mm x 32mm x 14mm
$8.00
SWB25 Small White Metal Bottle Pendant
Approx. 25mm x 32mm x 15mm.
$6.00
SWB30 Medium White Metal Bottle Pendant
Approx. 30mm x 38mm x 15mm
$8.00
SWB40 Large White Metal Bottle Pendant
Approx. 40mm x 48mm x 20mm
$10.00
SBI30 Medium Inlay Bottle Pendant
Approx. 30.5mm x 38mm x 17mm
$12.00
SBI36 Large Inlay Bottle Pendant
Approx. 36.5mm x 46mm x 19mm
$15.00

Gallery

We always love to see what people do with our beads, so if you have some pieces you’d like to see here, send us a picture. We’ll happily display them, together with your contact details if you like, as an inspiration to others.

Click on most pictures for a closer look!

wolf2 Amy Rose, makes the most gorgeous Wolf Design Earrings using Sterling Silver, Crystals and our Wolf Fetish beads. She donates 50% of her sales to the Wolf Conservation Center in New York State.
O Canada… Pierrette up in our northern neighbour took our sterling beads and daisies, amethysts, aquamarines, chalcedony, akoyas and our “awesome” blue calcite smooth drops and made this phenomenal set of “seafoam jewels”: necklace, bracelets and ear-rings. Check out her website too!
In Indiana, Debra of Jewelry from Heaven made this lovely necklace, featuring our hand carved shell “Fairy” and some very rare Red African Opal rectangle beads.
In Virginia, Cindy and Andrea are making cancer awareness bracelets – and they’re proving a big hit! They use a range of our colored cats-eyes (each color represents a different form of cancer), 4mm large hole sterling beads and plain awareness ribbons, and the proceeds all go to the Rusty Coffman Memorial Foundation, benefiting the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation.
Julie Hengel writes: “I saw your gallery and thought I would send you a picture of the Rosaries I make using your sterling silver alphabet beads, Swarovski crystal beads, etc.”
Here’s the first of two pieces from local customer, Leslie Lintner, who helps keep the post office busy between here and Tucson! Bali spacers and tubes, corrugated beads, letter blocks and a heart toggle – all from us, naturally! – went into this name bracelet. She calls it ‘Silver Hodgepodge’ – we call it very cute. 🙂 Leslie’s got a new site, The Beaded Name, so go check it out.
And Leslie also created this beautiful matching set of necklace and pair of ear-rings, with our garnets, gold-filled beads, chain, findings and wire from Trash City. Leslie runs Southwest Jewelry Designs too, where you can find lots more of her great designs.
Tobi Mattes used our silver tube beads and garnet to make this matching necklace and ear-rings set. For more examples of creations with our tube, check out Tobi’s website.
Becky Anders (email: anders98@bellsouth.net) used our rare astorite as the highlight in this lovely bracelet. Visit her website, www.braceletshoppe.com [site appears down at the moment], for more samples of her work.
Chris herself made this three-strand name bracelet for a relative, using round-edge letter blocks, Swarovski pastel chain, pink and blue crystals, and a fancy Bali clasp.
Joy Mott used one of our tiger brown lip pendants as the centrepiece of this elegant necklage, which also features pearls and gold-filled beads from Trash City. Visit her site for more examples of work by Joy using our treasures!
Leslie Lintner is a local customer, based right here in AZ. She used Bali cones, caps, silver findings, rhodonite, rose quartz and green aventurine, pearls and Swarovski crystals – plus much more – in this amazing piece of work, with roughly 32 beads/inch! Almost entirely bought from TC, too. 🙂 Visit her site, Southwest Jewelry Designs.
Becky Anders takes our spacers, letter blocks and gold and silver beads, and makes them into name bracelets, such as the beautiful example shown at left. Visit www.braceletshoppe.com [site appears down at the moment] for more samples, or email her at anders98@bellsouth.net
This new bracelet from Laura Ozog of Laughing Fish Designs used Turquoise, Garnets, Bali Spacers and our Sterling Silver Beads – definitely worth a closer look, so click on the picture. She now has a website where you can see more of her work.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making this bracelet by Carrie Rippa a very timely item. She uses round cats-eye and letter blocks. For more information, check out her website, and also see our breast cancer awareness ribbon.
Laura Ozog of Laughing Fish Designs specializes in Mothers’ and Name Bracelets. Based in Londonderry, New Hampshire, here’s one of her striking 2-strand bracelets, made using freshwater pearls and fluorite. Her email address is: laughfishdesigns@aol.com
Amber Rankin incorporated faceted cats-eye and gold-filled beads into this stunning set – click on the picture to get the full effect. It’s for sale through her website
The ever-busy Mickey Walter (email her) used our jade as the central feature on these elegant bracelets.
Mickey also made this colorful USA bracelet, from our spacers, alphabet blocks and Czech fire-polished rounds.
Melissa Bishop, of the charmingly-named Dunsellin Designs (Tel: 407 677-7073), used two sizes of our alphabet blocks, with Swarovski crystals for accent, to make these attractive name bracelets. Also, check out her website!
Donna Stanley (email her) took cats-eye beads and our NYC skyline charm, and used them in this lovely patriotic bracelet.
Two gorgeous bracelets made by Kim Storm (email her) of Kim’s Kreation, with our alphabet blocks.
Lauri Blaauboer (email her, or see her Ebay auctions under userid huminuh) used serpentine, amber and yellow jade to create this elegant necklace.
Mickey Walter (email her) makes these beautiful bracelets using our spacers and print beads.

Testimonials

You don’t have to say nice things about Trash City to order from us, but that doesn’t stop our customers from going right ahead! If you have any worries about ordering from us, here are some unsolicited comments from satisfied clients.

  • doda71
    I got my order today and you have gone above and beyond! These are the most beautiful beads! I was so happy to see them. You did me proud. Your products are wonderful. I was sooooo happy! Thank you Chris. I’ll be back, a lot.
  • jsully1
    I received my order today, thank you. The gold-filled beads look great and the bone skull beads are too cool. I’m very pleased with the quality of these items and definitely plan to order from you again. I love your website – good luck with the business!!!
  • mizmadame
    The skull bottles arrived and I am very, very pleased. Just beautiful, better than I expected! Thank you very much, I really appreciate your excellent service!
  • meggallagher
    Thank you for always providing fantastic, friendly service!! I love to buy my supplies from you guys!

  • gemsparkle
    My order arrived Saturday and I am SO impressed. I have been placing small orders with about 15 different companies, and doing comparisons as to price, quality, delivery time, customer service, etc. I have nothing but praise for the friendly & efficient service, absolutely spectacular beads, fast delivery and unbeatable price. You are a pleasure to do business with!

  • chris
    Thanks, as ever – beads et al arrived safely, are just what I wanted (your semi-precious chips are the nicest I’ve come across) and I’ve just spend a happy morning bagging them up for storage! Currently planning all sorts of designs….

  • juicikasummer
    My beads arrived today… They are just beautiful. A friend of mine, told me about your website and your business. She told me you would be great to work with, and she is absolutely right. Thank you so much for such a quick and smooth transaction. Thanks for special ordering the shiny bali spacers, also. They are even prettier than I imagined. This means a lot to me because the beads are for my bridal necklace to be worn on my wedding day… 🙂

  • the3kirbys
    Hi Chris and Jim, Order arrived today all intact.
    I am so impressed with the product and the promptness of my delivery.
    I look forward to my next order.

  • schwartz333
    I just received my order yesterday and once again I have to let you know how great I think your charms are. They are really terrific.
    I am very glad to have found you.

  • hamtmoose
    Just a quick note to let you know I received the fan pieces today, and they were awesome! Plus 2 fans on a card–we are so happy with all of them! Your customer service and super fast delivery will always keep us coming back!

  • anntyrrell
    My order has arrived safely today, 15th, (placed 9th) – well done. I’m so happy I found your site. The beads and prayer boxes are fantastic and I look forward to doing more business with you.

  • queenmastersuez
    Thank you so much for helping me out with the quick shipping! I’ll be placing another order today as your standards for customer service are among the highest! Great product too! Thanks again!!!

  • nnelson1
    Your site is the best I’ve found.

  • ajs-tas
    Love your beads. I found you on Ebay and I like your web page even better. Lower prices and no bid wars, more immediate gratification with items. Your prices are great.

  • chuckwagon
    This is the best site I have seen – so good prices. Fab site

  • susan.e.smith
    Thank you very much. I am really pleased with the beads, it is so difficult to get sterling silver ones at a reasonable price over here. I am sure I will buy more from you soon.

  • debbiemoyer2
    LOVE THIS WEB SITE!!!!

  • tiburon2
    After much surfing around, you definitely have by far the best prices on sterling beads that I’ve found.

  • cahslc
    I just wanted to say that I bought some stuff off your last flyer, and I was VERY favorably impressed!! I got my package of very well packaged, quality items in RECORD time, and really appreciated it. I will most definitely be back!!!

  • sherrint
    I bookmarked your website. GREAT PRICES!!!

  • pbeans
    You guys are awesome! I got the parcel today! I’ve left you great feedback on Ebay! Exactly what I wanted. Perfect! Bali spacers are shiny and solid, 2mm round holes are the right size, kidney wires are .022 and strong enough! I will recommend you to others who ask!

  • scarabia
    SHOP TRASH CITY! Chris and Jim are the best! THey carry a great line of beads and other goodies. I wish I was loaded so I could really stock up on all the great-priced items they carry. Check out their newly acquired stock as well. Beautiful!

  • paigar
    What can I say but that you have the greatest beads on earth!

  • hshimamoto
    I LOVE your place. This is my favorite bead site!

  • ddiaz
    I just have to tell you how impressed I am, and I will be ordering from you shortly. GREAT WEBSITE! GREAT PRODUCTS!!!!!!!!

  • gothicgoddesscreations
    You guys are just WONDERFUL!!!! What INCREDIBLE service!!! I’ll DEFINITELY be a repeat customer!

  • dustbunny1
    I received my order today and the stones are beautiful! I’ll definitely be ordering from you again.

  • p_e_mander
    Excellent suppliers – great service and value for money – very quick delivery. I can happily recommend them to everyone. Thanks for making the “jewellery-designing” part of my life easier.

  • rchurch
    Great transaction & beautiful chip strands! First crystals, now the chip strands…the addiction just keeps growing…You have the best products & prices! AAAA+++++

  • meow
    You make me enjoy spending my money, and thanks for shipping the most economical way.

  • coleen
    I love the quality of your beads, esp. the Moonstone! You are fantastic people to deal with!

  • dianataylor
    Wow! Really speedy delivery. Three days from ordering in the U.S. to the arrival of the goods in Eire!!! Outstanding! Excellent beads – really beautiful leopardskin jasper beads. Can’t waste time here – must go and look at the whole site a bit better!

  • mda98jer
    I love everything I ordered, it matched up to expectations and beyond! I have been recommending you to all my bead-using friends and have had your site added to the Dooyoo.co.uk database and am writing an opinion on your site so that more people may benefit from your friendly service, competitive prices, gorgeous products and total professionalism!

  • gothicgoddesscreations
    I’ve GOT to be on the Happy Customer page, cause I’m the happiest darn customer you’ve got!! If anyone viewing this page has ANY concerns about dealing with Chris & Jim, DON’T WORRY!! I’ve NEVER gotten the wonderful service that I CONTINUALLY receive from them from ANY other store, online or off!! This is the VERY best site for all of your beading needs!!

  • fheyd
    I’ve looked all over and no one can beat your prices, especially with such a variety! You’ve got an absolutely fabulous store 🙂

  • tweedle
    You guys are great and I will be a repeat customer…:o) Only wish you were closer to me so that I could “visit” your shop on a regular basis…much to my hubby’s “delight”. Thanks!! Look forward to much more business with you two.

  • nushugirl
    I just want to tell you guys that you are the fastest shipping bead company I use with the MOST AWESOME prices ever. I love your beads and the new stuff you get seems to be just what I was looking for. You keep me happy therefore my customers are happy. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

  • mdurel
    I love your site! Your selection of goodies and terrific prices never ceases to amaze me. You make it affordable for us craftspeople to do what we want to do! Keep up the great work.

  • sschoenborn
    I got my order in record time, in spite of slow airline service. Keep up the great work!!! I LOVE Trash City!

  • shirley353
    Absolutely love, love my order I received today (in perfect condition.) The glass beads held up remarkably well from Arizona to Georgia. Many thanks to you, I am another very satisfied customer. Looking forward to doing more business with you in the future.

  • LaurieZanotti
    In the last two days I’ve spent countless hours online shopping for various types of beads and I just wanted to pass along how WONDERFULLY EASY you web site is to use!!! (Your prices are also extremely competitive.) Thanks for making shopping with you easy and fun!

  • dianataylor
    Easy to order, efficient and fast for international orders. Always have what you need. Excellent place to purchase all your beads together. Thank you.

  • sherrint
    These folks know how to please!!! Fastest Delivery on the internet. I highly commend you for such great products & service!

  • sagegarden
    I just found this company and i could NOT resist buying some of the most beautiful NATURAL carnelian beads i’ve ever seen! This entire site is chock FULL of BEAUTIFUL and AFFORDABLE beads! I plan to be a regular customer!

  • mjkube
    Got my last order and loved everything! Your attitude and customer service is especially terrific! I’m telling all my bead addict friends about you!

  • nlatto
    I love ordering from Trash City. They are always extremely helpful and get my orders shipped out right away. Thanks for being so dependable!

  • janna
    Love working with you guys….You are very helpful and pleasant. I can always count on receiving my order when I need it!!!!

  • edge
    Just wanted to say a big thank you for the delivery of my first order from trashcity. I was MORE than happy with the items, your helpful service and the speed of the transaction. The beads & findings were beautiful for the price, not at all mediocre quality stuff like some low-priced inventories I’ve come across. I will definitely be back again and again 🙂

  • atcampbll
    You guys have the most fun site! And of course everything I’ve ordered from you has been great and arrived (pretty) timely. Thanks for keeping it fun.

  • cbrabham
    I just wanted to say that you have the best wholesale site around for beads! I’ve been able to find everything in one web-site.

  • greeneggsandhamby
    You guys are fricken awesome! I have made several orders from your company and you never cease to amaze me. You are so timely. Your service is top notch. Thank you very much!

  • silvertreecreations
    I love your selection and prices! It always takes me so long to shop because I can’t have it all. Thank You!

  • cablair
    Just wanted to thank you for the way that you take care of me and my orders. I appreciate the fact that you are quick to respond with every order I have placed. I have ordered from other sources before and have spent several days wondering if they ever got it. I enjoy your weekly updates, your website and the different things that you offer. Again, Great Job!!! Keep up the good work.

  • dolfynbead
    Thank you for such fast service!! I will ALWAYS use Trash City for all of my beading needs!!

  • shawiwose
    Got the whole bunch of unakite items I’d ordered. They are just lovely! Gonna have a lot of fun making some beautiful items. Thanks so much!!

  • Jamhin4
    LOVE your website! Glad I found it. You can count on me being one of your regular customers, thanks to your great selection of merchandise. Thanks!!

  • ajobe
    Your stuff is beautiful. I am a newcommer to your site, and have ordered lots after receiving my first shipment. My packages arrive quickly and well-packed. I’m glad I found you.

  • mistyi
    Thanks for great customer service and fast shipping! Trash City will be our main supplier from now on.

  • llemerson
    Thank you! You are the fastest supplier I have! I appreciate your prompt and speedy shipping of my orders. I brag about you to all my friends! Thanks again.

  • jpsak
    I placed my order Friday night and received it on Monday. Wow!!! Just wanted to thank you for being so quick and efficient. You’ve made my life a little easier!

  • frezbby
    I have been ordering from you off and on for a while, but you guys can’t be beat! Your service is lightning fast and you actually care about your customers, which is more than I can say for ******* *****!!!!!!! [Name deleted to avoid embarrassing them!] Thanks again! You have ALL my business now!

  • mmonahan
    WOW! Love your site- heard about it from a friend who sells charm bracelets and now I am in the process of doing the same – your prices are great, and the variety is unbelievable.

  • ejk1
    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! I’m new to jewelry making and your selection is astounding. I keep looking, making notes, and more looking and more notes… A very happy new customer

  • laura
    First, I looked all over the place and didn’t find what I was looking for until I found your site. Second, your prices are very good. Third, I placed my order no April 30 and received the stuff I ordered on May 4. Great turn-around time! Fourth, as if all of the above wasn’t cool enough, the beads are great quality! Thank you so much for offering such great service and product.

  • kstokes
    I ordered Friday or Saturday; you guys filled and mailed my order Saturday; it reached me in Kentucky on Monday. And they are GORGEOUS! WOW! Thanks!

  • starshooter555
    The quality of your merchandise is truly wonderful!! I think you have the best turquoise i have ever seen, and your prompt emails and super fast delivery is great! I would recommend anyone to your website, plus Trash City is the most honest place i have ever done business with. Thank you both so much.

  • lunmack
    Can’t say enough for the “Trash City” products, love everything from SS spacers to crystals, etc. your website is the best, quick response and fast delivery.

  • cbundy
    I wanted to thank you for your super fast shipping on the Cat Eye Fireballs I ordered from you! I ordered them on Tuesday and received them on Friday!!! They look great and I will order more in the future. Thanks again for outstanding service!

  • amoliassa
    Love your website! Placing orders is always easy and the items I order arrive in a short amount of time and always correct! If only all my bead suppliers could be this great!

  • tarajeb
    I have to say that I really enjoy working with your company. I receive my orders in a matter of days, you offer great customer service and you always return my emails:)

  • quijada
    I just received my order. Thank you –I am so happy it got to me so fast and I am pleased with the quality for the price. My jewelry is going to have a new source now.

  • beckyanderic
    Great products, speedy delivery, best prices I’ve seen, get it all right here! Thanks sooo much.

  • nlotz
    I ordered an alphabet bead set from *** ****** [Name deleted to avoid embarrassing them!] at the beginning of September… Unfortunately, my order was backordered and backordered and I was NEVER able to get through to them on the phone to check the status of the order. Finally, after waiting 20 minutes on hold, I did get through to someone who told me that not only were the beads unavailable with no estimated date of arrival from the manufacturer, but I was not even in the first “batch” of people who were going to receive an order! I promptly cancelled my order and searched for a new source. I was intrigued by your name and your website was fun and easy to navigate. When I called to talk to someone I left my number and my call was returned in an hour or two by a very friendly, informative woman who politely told me it would be best to place an order on-line rather than over the phone. I doubted the efficiency of this, but went along with it. That was Thursday night. Imagine my shock when I received my order today (MONDAY!!!). Everything was perfect…I am a loyal customer now and have recommended you to a fellow beadaholic. Thanks for doing such a great job!

  • dsksr
    I love your selection and your service is outstanding!

  • laurieeller
    Thank you so much, “Chris + Jim”…you = FABULOUS!!! I just got my order and I am thrilled. Thank you sooo much for the wonderful customer service. I look forward to working with you again and again…

  • lhenningsen
    You people are GREAT!!!! I am soooo pleased with my order!!! I am so lucky to have found your web-site anyways and certainly glad that I did! You filled my order quickly and got it to me just the way I requested! Thanks so much! 🙂 I will be ordering more from you in the near future! Thanks again!

  • Kathy_Didion
    Thank you very much for your efficient reponse to expediting this order. I received it yesterday in time to complete a couple of orders prior to a show this weekend. I love working with you guys!!

  • Kat
    I received my order today and just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the beads & rose pendants…wish I could leave you feedback! 🙂

  • boozelads
    I ordered charms earlier for my wedding favors and found out I was short …I made up some of my favors already using the charms from Trash City and they turned out beautiful. Thank you so for having a site that I was able to get exactly what I needed for my wedding in March.

  • janetp
    I received my order today, and I am very pleased with my items!! :~) Your shipping, first of all, is OUTSTANDING, and your quality is SUPER!! Look forward to more orders from me, and I will let all my friends and internet buddies in on your awesome service!!

  • grant
    I just love you guys, everything I get from you is always the best.

  • glorobin
    Thanks for my last order. I got it real fast and everything was great!!!

  • amspumpkin
    Awesome items!! I am really happy with the beads. Thanks for providing quality items and quality customer service in a world where that sometimes gets lost.

  • heidi
    Holy Cow!!! You guys are fast!!! I wanted to thank you for getting my order to me so fast, I really needed those 4 mm daisy spacers and I had no idea I would get them soooo fast. I appreciate your friendly fast service. Since I have been ordering from you guys I have had no complaints and have been very happy.

  • twheeler
    I just wanted to drop a line to let you know I appreciate your service. I never have to worry about my order being delivered. I love your prompt service and wanted to say “Thanks”

  • klindsay
    I just wanted to say how pleased I was with the quartz nuggets I ordered from your site. LOVELY! I’ve already referred some of my friends to your site, and I will continue to be a customer.

  • qbd
    Just got my order this morning and had to write and thank u. The time and care u take in wrapping the orders is VERY much appreciated (I’ve had some horror stories shipping from other U.S. companies…beads in a brown paperbag thrown in an express post envelope!). It’s great to know my beads will always arrive safe and sound 🙂 As always the beads themselves are fantastic! The carnelian faceted nuggets are more beautiful and bigger than i expected, as well as the clear quartz nuggets. the gem-quality briolettes are lovely…keep ’em coming! 😉 Thanks again! U guys really rock!

  • snicoll
    I’ve placed orders with you before and have been very happy with the quality of your products. I appreciate the quick delivery that I receive.

  • avckimberly
    Thank you so much!!! GREAT site!!! I will be ordering again and again!

  • alice_kertamus
    I just wanted to send you an email and let you know how awesome I think you guys are. Your products are always the highest quality and the best price. Thanks for being such a great company!

  • justjilldesigns
    Love your stuff! And your site! Thanks for the great service, I’ve started to order only from you guys – your quality is the best!

  • LDennstaedt
    I just wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the quality of the items I ordered. I’ll be a repeat customer for sure!

  • Did2020did
    I am so Happy! My beads got here today! The order was good. Everything was there. The beads are all in terrific shape! Thank you so much for the quick service!

  • marcellushome
    Just had to say a quick thank you for the gorgeous beads!! They arrived so fast too!! You guys are awesome! I will check your website out the next time I need to buy more!!

  • jodi
    You guys are the best. Really, your customer service beats the competition by such a long-shot. I’m so glad I found your site. I’ve sent other bead-maniacs your way too, and will continue to do so. Keep the cool stuff coming.

  • thecampbellfam
    I wanted to let y’all know how wonderful you are! I got my order the day after I paid for it and this is not the first time I have ordered from you and had such incredible service. It is great to know that when I need high quality products quickly I can always count on you! Thanks for being so dependable. Sincerely, your lifelong customers.

  • chibico
    Just wanted to let Chris and Jim know that I was very happy with the service on my very first order. So here is my second order and I plan to make many more in the future.

  • downbabylaneinc
    I recently received my second order of beads, and love them all. I am so impressed with your customer service, and very quick shipping. I have several suppliers I order from, but Trash City is the fastest and easiest to deal with by far.

  • Jeanne.M.Tyler
    Wow! You are so awesome. I love my beads. I love your site. I am telling my friends about it.

  • PastryBarb
    I received my order today (Sat). All I can say is “WOW”, well, actually I can say a whole lot more than that but suffice to say that you have a customer for life!!!!!!!!

  • terryk_
    I was very impressed with my first order – quality and promptness were unbeatable. I can hardly wait until this next order comes in. Thanks for being such a user-friendly company.

  • enquiries
    I’ve received all the items this morning in fantastic condition. They look much better than on the photos! I’ll definitely be shopping for more soon.

  • a_ostroff
    The charms are wonderful! I’m delighted with everything. I can’t wait to show them off to friends and tell them about your site. I hope to order soon again. Thanks so much!

Aw, shucks…we’ve gone all embarrassed! 🙂

Returns Policy

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We have always prided ourselves on our flexible policy with regard to taking items back. However, there are always a very small number of customers who will abuse things, so we must regrettably, make things more formal.

  1. After 28 days, all sales are final. This is more than enough time to decide whether you like an item, and check it for defects. We do not operate a ‘Sale or Return’ policy, as some people seem to think.

  2. Damage in transit must be reported to us immediately. We’ll then tell you what to do, and the packaging should also be kept for inspection by the carrier. If you don’t do this, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPENSATE YOU.

  3. Contact us before returning anything. Send us an email: tell us what you’re returning and what you’d like us to do. 99 times out of a hundred, it’ll be no problem, but just check with us first, please, and wait for our go-ahead before sending anything back.

  4. Goods must be in original condition. We will not accept returns which have been used (and this includes taken off the strand), or of special order items. We also can not refund any shipping charges.

  5. Letter blocks. If you’re returning these, each letter must be bagged separately. You wouldn’t send back 4mm and 5mm beads all mixed up, would you? Yet we have received bags containing entire alphabets. If you had to sort them, you’d understand why nothing gets us more peeved. Except maybe TNT’s decision to cancel Witchblade.

  6. There is NO….Rule Six, [Obscure Monty Python reference. We’re fans… :-)]

  7. Include paperwork with your return. We need the invoice(s), or at least the invoice number(s), with all returns. In addition, we need:

    • For a refund, the credit card number and expiry date, if you paid that way.
    • If you want to exchange, tell us exactly what you want, and give us your name and address as well.
    • If you want credit towards your next order, that’s fine too – indeed, it’s our preferred option, since it cuts the overhead on time and effort. If you don’t specify otherwise, or don’t give us the info we need, this is likely what will happen.
  8. Unauthorised returns. If you don’t do what’s asked above, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to send your return straight back, apply a re-stocking fee or just ignore it. Though we probably won’t – this is for cases where we feel that someone is trying to take advantage of our good nature.

  9. Books and videos. We cannot under any circumstances accept returns on books and videos, unless faulty in some way, in which case they will be exchanged for another copy of the same title.

  10. We are judge, jury and executioner. We are, however, still nice people. If special circumstances mean, say, that you can’t get your return back within 28 days, we may make an exception. But it’s our call as to whether to waive these rules. Begging us might help. 🙂

For the great majority of customers, this simple policy will make no difference at all, and we still remain totally happy to take returns, if you are the least bit dissatisfied. These rules are as much for your protection as ours, and hopefully will prevent abuse while maintaining our high level of customer service.

Terms and Conditions

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WHOLESALE ONLY: Please give resale & phone numbers with first order.

MINIMUM ORDER: $25 for each and every shipment/order. Orders under $25 goods total may not be shipped, or will be brought to minimum by addition to ordered items. A minimum of $5 or 100 pieces applies to virtually all the gold-filled/silver items; orders for less may be increased or charged the minimum at our discretion.

SAMPLES: We will send occasional samples at your request. Please don’t abuse this privilege, and we reserve the right to refuse service. Quite rudely, if necessary! 🙂

PAYMENT: Orders shipped prepaid only. Discover, Visa & Mastercard are accepted through PayPal, as well as PayPal directly. Foreign charge cards may need signed authorization and a copy of both sides of card on file prior to shipment. If we need to contact you due to your card being declined, it will add at least a day to processing your order.

Payment by check/money order. Checks must clear our bank before shipment – returned checks charged $20 fee. We won’t pack your order until we receive payment; any items that have gone out of stock in the meantime will be credited towards your next order. This is the Vicki Janssen Effect: she ordered $150 worth of stuff, never paid for it, was miffed about us having the temerity to ask for our money, and lied about having cancelled the order. Emails on file in our Black Museum. 🙂

BACK ORDERS/OUT OF STOCK
Note the difference!

  • OUT OF STOCK: it’s out of stock. Feel free to order it again next time. We won’t let you know precisely when it arrives, presuming you’ll find it elsewhere.

  • BACK ORDERED: we will ship it to you when it arrives, and won’t charge shipping. We don’t do this for less than our minimum order ($25) unless asked, and any such small orders will be sent first-class, unless you ask and pay the difference in postage. Large e.g. $25+ backorders will likely be sent priority.

  • Ordering out of stock items: feel free to order anything marked as out of stock on the cart. We’ll keep your order to hand until all the items are available on it are available. If this poses a problem, let us know.

SHIPPING: Normally we use USPS Priority Mail, or Global Priority Mail for international packages. Insurance is $1.20 plus $1.00/$100 value or part thereof, and is recommended because we do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to uninsured parcels! We replace insured lost goods immediately, rather than making you wait 6-8 weeks while the Post Office processes the claim. As insurance is not available overseas, all such parcels are sent entirely at buyer’s risk. If you want it quicker, we use Express Mail

RETURNS: See the separate Return Policy, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

PARCELS UNCLAIMED for any reason will be assessed a 10% restocking fee, plus shipping charges.

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. Prices are basically accurate with the odd change here and there, either up or down, depending on the item. The shopping cart is most likely to be correct, if there’s a discrepancy.

ORDER ERRORS. We will screw up your order. If not this time, then perhaps next – it’s a side-effect of us being human, along with love, art and a longing for Marie Callender’s Kahlua Cream Cheese pies. Bring missing items, etc. to our attention and we’ll do what we can to fix them, but do not ask us to FedEx Overnight single letter blocks, as our hysterical laughter may offend [this has happened!]. Remember our severely flexible returns policy; next time it may be you who messes up! 🙂

PRIVACY We won’t pass on your information to anyone else, but would like to send you irregular emails when we get new and interesting stuff in. If you don’t want these, just ask, and we’ll happily take you off the list.

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Help us help our kids and families

Kabbalah bracelet with Hamsa Hand and revolving eye. 7.5″ with lobster clasp. We had these made in Israel and they are beautiful. Many reasons for wearing one: It is considered to have great powers of “good fortune” and grant added divine protection to those who wear it. But only ONE reason for buying one. All proceeds for the sale of these bracelets will go to help families and children through the charity KidTix. We’ve been helping kids see wonderful events for the last 5 years

Kabbalah Red Silk Bracelet
with Hamsa Hand and Revolving Eye

Donation request for this bracelet:  $5.00

Gold Color Charm with Lobster Clasp (7.5″)
kabbalah bracelet