Better Beading Bureau
📍 3818 29th St, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
Better Beading Bureau is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Port Arthur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.
Compare high-purity 22k (916 hallmarked) bridal showrooms, 21k gold boutiques, and 24k bullion coin/bar dealers in Port Arthur along 29th St, 9th Ave (covering postal codes 77642).
For shoppers seeking high-purity 22k (916 hallmarked) Indian, South Asian, Middle Eastern 21k, or 24k investment bullion jewelry in Port Arthur, Texas, transparent weight-based pricing is essential. Reputable high-karat showrooms calculate retail prices using the formula: (Live 22k Gold Rate per Gram × Item Weight in Grams) + Making Charge (8%–16%).
Our directory tracks 5 verified fine jewelers in Port Arthur along 29th St, 9th Ave, led by Better Beading Bureau, Kay Jewelers, Kim Long Jewelry. Check the live Oct 2026 22k and 24k gram rates below before visiting a showroom.
| Gold Purity & Hallmark | Live Intrinsic Rate / Gram | 10 Gram Tola / Bangle Base Gold Value | Typical Making Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k Pure Bullion (999.9 Bars/Coins) | $88.40 / g | $884 | 2% – 5% Mint Premium |
| 22k Bridal Gold (916 BIS Hallmark) | $81.04 / g | $810 | 8% – 16% (By Craftsmanship) |
| 18k Fine Diamond Mounting Gold (750) | $66.30 / g | $663 | 12% – 22% |
| Showroom Name | Location / Corridor | Rating & Reviews | Direct Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Better Beading Bureau | 3818 29th St, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA | ⭐ 4.8 (29) | (409) 548-7389 |
| #2 Kay Jewelers | 3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA | ⭐ 4.6 (31) | (409) 722-0790 |
| #3 Kim Long Jewelry | 614 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA | ⭐ 4.6 (17) | (409) 985-4413 |
| #4 Zales | 3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA | ⭐ 4.5 (17) | (409) 727-2422 |
| #5 james avery artisan jewelry, James Avery Craftsman | 3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA | ⭐ 4.5 (16) | +1 709-724-7575 |
📍 3818 29th St, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
Better Beading Bureau is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Port Arthur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.
📍 3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
Kay Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Port Arthur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.
📍 614 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
Kim Long Jewelry is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Port Arthur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.
📍 3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
Zales is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Port Arthur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.
📍 3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
james avery artisan jewelry, James Avery Craftsman is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Port Arthur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.
In Port Arthur, the live intrinsic melt rate for 22k (916 purity) gold is $81.04 per gram ($810 per 10 grams) before retail making charges.
Always look for the laser-engraved 916 or 22K hallmark stamp, request an itemized invoice showing exact net gold weight in grams separate from stone weight, and ask for XRF spectrometer testing.
Use our free gemological tools before visiting any showroom in Port Arthur.