Whether wearing it, admiring it or making it, most people simply love jewelry. If you like to create jewelry, you'll discover many delightful bead shops in Humboldt County, where you can find what you need to craft your own pieces. Choose from wooden, glass, gem, stone, bone, metal, plastic or crystal beads — the variety will get your creativity flowing.

• Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop, Hwy 101, 4 mi. south of Fortuna, 707-725-2714

• Garden of Beadin', 788 Redwood Dr., Garberville, 800-BEAD-LUV (232-3588), GardenOfBeadin.com

• Heart Bead, 830 G St., Arcata Plaza, 707-826-9577, HeartBead.com

• Talisman, 214 F St., Old Town Eureka, 707-443-1509, Talisman-Beads.com