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Beads of Paradise NYC

Shopping & retail
@beadsofparadisenyc
Home of all things breathtaking, eclectic and exquisite. We have been providing New York City with international flavor for over 30 years.
  • eCommerce/DTC
  • Shopping & Retail
  • Following 279
  • Followers 5K
  • Engagement 0.74%
  • Avg comments 4

About Beads of Paradise NYC

Beads of Paradise NYC (@beadsofparadisenyc) is a Shopping & retail creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail. The account has 5,023 followers and 5,828 published posts. Recent posts average 39 likes and 4 comments, an engagement rate of 0.74%.

Beads of Paradise NYC belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Beads of Paradise NYC follows 279 accounts, so the audience is roughly 18 times the size of the list followed. Beads of Paradise NYC is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Beads of Paradise NYC under 3 categories, led by Shopping & retail and followed by eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail.

The Instagram bio for Beads of Paradise NYC runs to 22 words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Beads of Paradise NYC dates from December 2025.

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5,828 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Beads of Paradise NYC, 8 are videos and 2 are single images. That mix leans toward videos. With 5,828 posts published, Beads of Paradise NYC's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 0.9 followers for each post published. Beads of Paradise NYC also keeps 5 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 125 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include holiday, jewelry, handmade, need and treasures. The captions tag #africanart, #beads, #customjewelry, #fyp and #christianart.

We just had to show off this stunning new addition to Beads of Paradise’s renowned Collection of African Art. This Epa Mask from the Yoruba people of Nigeria features Orisha Babalu-Aye, the Orisha who is implored to fight against disease and illness with healing.

Babalu-Aye is invoked for healing and protection from diseases, particularly those considered contagious or with severe consequences. Devotees turn to Babalu-Aye for compassion and assistance in times of illness, seeking his guidance to navigate the challenges of health and well-being.

Babalu-Aye embodies the delicate balance between affliction and recovery. While he is associated with the potential for illness, he also holds the power to heal and restore health. Devotees recognize the dual nature of Babalu-Aye, acknowledging that affliction is not only a test but an opportunity for healing and spiritual growth.

Currently not for sale or to be handled #africanart #yoruba #orishababaluaye #babaluaye #orishas
The rainbow of color that exists in our vintage trade bead case is a perpetual delight! And this is only ONE of our cases of beads. We don’t have Paradise in our name for no reason, after all. Many of these are strung up so that they are ready to be worn straight out of the case, but it’s also a completely reasonable choice to snip them open and use those glorious beads as you choose. Combine them with other trade beads, metal beads, and / or gemstone beads to create jewelry that is wholly your own! #beads #vintagebeads #vintagejewelry #antiquebeads #customjewelry
Just some fabulous handmade Day of the Dead Catrinas on our sale table / counter, and feeling very Right Now with their expressions! #dayofthedead #díadelosmuertos #catrina #catrinamexicana #mood
These semi-precious gemstone pendants have a secret! They open! With a secure screw-top, these charming gemstone pendants can hold a dash of perfume, or whatever pleases you. They lovely enough to be worthy of consideration as a Valentine’s gift for your sweetie — the holiday for love is around 6 weeks away, and it never hurts to start thinking about what to gift. Of course, we also sell other handmade gemstone jewelry AND can custom make a piece of jewelry to your or your loved ones specifications. You don’t need a holiday to do any of these things, though! Jewelry is for any time, any day, any reason! #gemstonevial #gemstoneperfumebottle #gemstonependant #gemstonejewelry #customjewelry
Happy Saturday! Here’s a cozy little corner of a case. Seriously all the nooks in the shop are filled with wonder (and beads) — just look at those luxe Amber beads handing out in the background! You’ve gotta keep your eyes peeled to catch ALL the magic of Beads of Paradise NYC. #beadsofparadisenyc #amberbeads #beads #kumanthong #goldenboy
Happy New Year! Can you spot what’s different at BoP? It may take a regular to clock it, but keep watching for a hint and to figure it out! #fyp #beadshop #saintanthony #religiousart #christianart
Finally, and yet also in the blink of an eye, we are at the end 2025! We couldn’t have made it without all of you, and we’re so grateful for your continued support of Beads of Paradise NYC. We always LOVE being your respite from the craziness of life, your little beautiful place filled with good vibes when you need it, and of, course, your go-to space for beads, crystals, art, artifacts, jewelry, beading materials, unique textiles and clothes, quirky treasures, ornaments, and wonders from around the world. We treasure the the relationships we’ve built with all of you. Here are the most liked posts of 2025! We’ll be closed on New Year’s Day to celebrate with our families and loved ones, but we look forward to seeing your faces in 2026! #happynewyear #newyearseve #newyearseve2025 #newyearseve2026 #nye
Sure, the holiday market in Union Square is cool, but if you want to see something truly magical, come follow me!

Love handmade, unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, art, and gifts? Beads of Paradise NYC is tucked on 17th street just a few blocks away, and we’ve been serving the neighborhood, the city, country and the world since 1994, well, 1986 when you consider our original East Village location. But we need YOUR help to make it to 2026, our official 40th year in business! We need to blow the roof off this holiday season in order to stay here.

It’s Operation Saved Our LGBTQ owned small business — it’s got all the makings of a Hallmark / Netflix holiday movie! We have SO many options to make your gift shopping a breeze, and SO many sales running! Come on over!

20% off 4+ Ornaments, 10% off 2; select ornaments 50% off.
40% off our Famous Collection of Semi Precious Stone Beads
40% off select hand-painted beaded curtain styles!
60% off Table in the back filled with beads and treasures.
50% off on all Afghan Bead Work
50% off our unique 1st Class Crystal Collection
50% off African Art Collection that got us started 40 years ago.
30% off all our Handmade Glass, Horn and Metal Beads
20% off all Mala and Buddhist Prayer Beads
Additional discounts happening on Buddhist Amulets, Jade, and other Treasures! #beadsofparadise #unionsquareholidaymarket #unionsquarenyc #christmasgift #hallmarkchristmasmovies
NEWS: We have been having a wonderful holiday season so far, all thanks to you, our wonderful and devoted clientele! Thank you so much for all you have done for us so far. We are not our of the woods yet, however.

We wanted to inform you that in light of the issues we have been having in our effort and desire to stay in our current location on 17th street, we have been looking into having segments of our inventory liquidated: our silver collections, Jade collections, Retablos collections, and African Art.

All of this is still in the works, however, so we want you to be the first to know that if there is something you’ve had your eye on, something you love, that NOW is the time to look into purchasing it, as they may be gone soon. Please feel free to reach out to our shop owner Brian and management and we will work with you to get you the best price that we can. Our most fervent hope has always been to have our treasures be treasured, to go to homes and persons that will love and cherish them as we do. Help us to ensure that happens by making sure you purchase any pieces you love before this liquidation may happen. #africanart #africanartcollector #antiqueretablos #retablos #christianart
After 32 Years at 16 East 17th Street, this might be our last Christmas on 17th street. We have fallen behind in rent and are at risk at losing our iconic Union Square storefront: higher bills, higher debts, taking care of our legendary staff in the most difficult times.
If you are a supporter or fan of Beads of Paradise NYC, could you:
- Shop with Beads of Paradise NYC this Holiday Season? What isn’t already on sale, we can discount within reason.
- Mention us in your social media and social circle that a NYC legend might disappear?
- Support full time local businesses like ours rather than Christmas events that strip our neighborhood of much needed dollars at the end of year.
- If you are not a shopper, but love small businesses, please consider donating to our GoFundMe page to help out?
40 years in business, with 32 at THIS LOCATION, please don’t let us slip away and regret our passage later. Links in profile! #fyp #nyc #unionsquare #shopsmall #beadstore

Beads of Paradise NYC's engagement

Beads of Paradise NYC's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.74%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 135 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Beads of Paradise NYC's posts, at 39 likes and 4 comments on average, about 9.8 likes per comment.

Engagement rate

0.74%

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39
Avg comments
4
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1 : 135

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Who is Beads of Paradise NYC?

Beads of Paradise NYC (@beadsofparadisenyc) is a Shopping & retail creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail. Beads of Paradise NYC is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Beads of Paradise NYC runs to 22 words.

How many followers does Beads of Paradise NYC have?

Beads of Paradise NYC has 5,023 followers on Instagram (5K). Beads of Paradise NYC follows 279 accounts, so the audience is roughly 18 times the size of the list followed. With 5,828 posts published, Beads of Paradise NYC's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.

What is Beads of Paradise NYC's engagement rate?

Beads of Paradise NYC's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.74%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 135 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Beads of Paradise NYC's posts, at 39 likes and 4 comments on average, about 9.8 likes per comment.

What does Beads of Paradise NYC post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Beads of Paradise NYC under 3 categories, led by Shopping & retail and followed by eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Beads of Paradise NYC, 8 are videos and 2 are single images. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Beads of Paradise NYC repeatedly use the words holiday, jewelry, handmade, need and treasures. Beads of Paradise NYC's captions carry hashtags such as #africanart, #beads and #customjewelry. Beads of Paradise NYC writes those captions mainly in English. Beads of Paradise NYC keeps 5 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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