Announcement
Bag charms, key guardians, earrings, pendants, bracelets, brooches and crystal sun catchers inspired by the world around us and things less seen are all hidden here, together with carefully curated gift packs. A wider selection of gift items are available in my gift emporium - www.thebeadgygeckogifts.etsy.com
Whilst we are all keeping our distance staying safe, I'm very happy to include a gift message with your order, each order is very prettily wrapped, but additional gift wrapping is available at an additional charge if you are sending your order directly to the recipient - please see individual listings for more information. ***Please see the FAQ section for more information on how I'm managing orders during the outbreak and for expected delays within the postal service***.
If you've arrived here while looking for craft supplies, please pop over to my other store www.thebeadygeckocrafts.etsy.com where you'll find project supplies and finishing touches for fellow creatives and crafters, at reasonable prices and in sensible quantities. For a wider selection of gifts, please visit my gift emporium at www.thebeadygeckogifts.etsy.com
Announcement
Bag charms, key guardians, earrings, pendants, bracelets, brooches and crystal sun catchers inspired by the world around us and things less seen are all hidden here, together with carefully curated gift packs. A wider selection of gift items are available in my gift emporium - www.thebeadgygeckogifts.etsy.com
Whilst we are all keeping our distance staying safe, I'm very happy to include a gift message with your order, each order is very prettily wrapped, but additional gift wrapping is available at an additional charge if you are sending your order directly to the recipient - please see individual listings for more information. ***Please see the FAQ section for more information on how I'm managing orders during the outbreak and for expected delays within the postal service***.
If you've arrived here while looking for craft supplies, please pop over to my other store www.thebeadygeckocrafts.etsy.com where you'll find project supplies and finishing touches for fellow creatives and crafters, at reasonable prices and in sensible quantities. For a wider selection of gifts, please visit my gift emporium at www.thebeadygeckogifts.etsy.com
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Paula O'Brien on 19 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely Fabulous! That’s all I can say 😊
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Maria responded on 20 Jun, 2022
Thank you! I'm delighted your earrings reached you safely and you are so happy with them, Maria :)
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Bevvy on 25 Feb, 2022
5 out of 5 starsOrdered these pretty Bee earrings as a present for my friend. They were just like the photo and my friend absolutely loved them. Arrived quickly & well packaged. Thankyou 👍
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Rachel Witt on 15 Jul, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI brought these reindeer earrings as they was on offer in July in preparation for Christmas!! I tried them on and they look really nice… obviously haven’t worn them yet. The quality’s great, fast delivery and lovely packaging. Will definitely use them again.. and recommend 🤩
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Rachel Witt on 15 Jul, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are sooo pretty.. they look exactly the same as the picture advertised. I really love them.. I think they are very good quality and great value for money. Will definitely be buying again… very fast delivery and lovely packaging 🤩
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Rachel Witt on 15 Jul, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love all of the different designs… I didn’t think that I really needed a set of teapot and saucers earrings… until saw them… they are sooo cute and I had to have them!! When they was delivered I was really impressed with the quality… great value for money…. the quickness of delivery and the absolutely lovely gift wrap and box that my earrings came in. It’s a shame they was only for me!! I would highly recommend and will definitely be using again !! I love the 3 pairs of earrings that I ordered 🤩
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Toni on 29 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love these cute earrings. The quality is good, they arrived much faster than I expected and they bring me joy. Thank you.
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Maria responded on 30 Jun, 2022
Thank you for leaving me such a lovely review - I am delighted you are so happy with your earrings, Maria :)
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About TheBeadyGecko
The Beady Gecko, Beady Mogs, Beady Dogs and Me
For years I dabbled making things for myself, I love vibrant, bright colours and I love pairing things together that might otherwise not seem to 'match', I have eclectic tastes, much to the disappointment of our girls, and I love geckos. The first pair of earrings I made for myself were silver geckos with purple beads - they're still hanging on my rack here, when we needed a company name, it seemed perfectly logical to us for me to put together two things that I really liked.
And so, in a dull moment, ten summers ago, The Beady Gecko came into being. Most of my inspiration comes from nature and the world around us, I love playing with colour, seeing a picture and making something different and permanent from it, capturing it using glass beads and charms. Most of my ideas come to me when I'm out and about, playing on beaches or walking through leaves, and this is why most of my work captures nature at its brightest, and the hidden stuff you might not usually see or think to look for.
I work with glass beads because they give a clarity and depth of colour, lucite (frosted acrylic) leaves and flowers, with metal alloy or enamelled charms to add interest and detail. I like to use a selection of metal finishes, though my favourites, and the ones you'll see most often are copper and silver plated finishes. I use plated finishes as they keep my costs affordable and reasonable, where I can, I offer an upgrade to sterling silver.
I love working with semi precious stones and crystals, I love the associations they have and the benefits they are believed to bring, I love the colour and variety that they have and that no two things I ever make will be exactly the same. I've completed my Reiki two training, and I'm keen to build on this and bring it into my work.
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you'll know The Beady Gecko lives in Gecko Villa (which is a Victorian terrace in Mossley Hill, Liverpool), life here is never dull, and I am never lonely. There's me (Maria), married to Ian (aka Pontious) and our girls (also known as the younger Geckos).
Gecko Villa is also home to the Beady Mogs and Beady Dogs. There's four Mogs, all are adept at chasing beads and picking seed beads up with their paws. Beady Dog is a scrumptious black Labrador and Beady Pup is a rather handsome Goldador - they are much given to early morning walks and watching the sun rise with me (we especially like walking in the rain).
So now you know all about everyone else, you'll need to know that I was born in Liverpool, left in the mid 80's to study Marketing (well, Business and Finance too) at College, and came back in the early 1990's with Pontious. We weren't staying long, but 30 years later, seem to have settled pretty well. I have worked in some pretty interesting jobs over the years, including the music industry, and for a local environmental charity. I am happiest when I am surrounded by the residents of Gecko Villa and my beads or walking barefoot on a beach. Or skipping in the leaves, annoying my girls. My one burning ambition is to meet the Art teacher who told me I was no good at Art.
My love of crafting has led to the opening of my sister store, The Beady Gecko Crafts also here on Etsy, this lovely little craft emporium sells project supplies and finishing touches in small packs at sensible prices.
Shop members
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Maria Murray
Owner, Creator
The Beady Gecko herself, initially trained in Business and Finance, with a very big emphasis on marketing, but could never get the hang of not making things or surrounding everyone in the house with colour, so has put all of those skills to good use.
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Beady Dog
Marketer
Beady Dog (Robbie) is Head of Marketing here at The Beady Gecko. Extrememly photogenic, he's always happy to share his exploits with our followers, he's very often spotted on Facebook and Instagram pages promoting special offers.
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Beady Mogs
Quality Control
The Beady Mog team (Fred, Mabel, Matilda and Luna) are very pleased to check the quality of tiger tail, seed beads and packaging that I use on a day to day basis. Beady Middle Mog (Matilda) offers a bespoke paper shredding service.
Production partners
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Blurt Foundation
United Kingdom
A social enterprise working to increase awareness and support for anxiety and depression, I am delighted to include their products in my gift boxes.
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Printer
United Kingdom
My production partner has enabled production of this calendar, printing and binding it for me. The Calendar contains 48 original pictures (which are copyright Maria Murray, The Beady Gecko).
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East of India
United Kingdom
Provider of beautifully handmade items included in my gift boxes and available to add to your order. The company designs items within the UK and offer sustainable employment to artisans overseas.
Shop policies
Each item you buy from my shop will be accompanied by a care guide.
I use good, high quality materials, and will tell you in the item description what they are. Unless specified otherwise, my bracelets/bag charms and key guardians are on gold or silver plated chain and the metal alloy charms that I use is lead/nickel safe. Any findings used are gold and silver plated too, though a sterling silver option is available for ear wires. All ear wires are sourced from a reputable, UK based supplier. Tiger tail, which is used in some semi precious stone bracelets is made from plastic coated stainless steel.
Approximate sizes are given on our descriptions, please note our jewellery/accessories are not intended for use youngsters over 14 years of age.
None of my treasures are suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts and functional sharp points.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
If you do have a query regarding an item you have received, you need to let me know within 14 days of receiving it, if you are returning an item to us because you have changed your mind, then return postage is payable by the customer. Refunds will be happily given when the item is safely back with us, so please do obtain a certificate of posting, we will email you to let you know when it has reached us safely. For hygiene reasons, I am sorry I'm unable to accept returns on earrings unless they are faulty.
Please ensure that you have given us the right postal address, we cannot be responsible if items are posted to an address provided by you, that is incorrect.
Please contact me first before leaving negative feedback, as I will do all I can to resolve any dissatisfaction.
Payment
For bespoke items, payment must be made in full though the appropriate shop listing before it will be made/despatched to you.
If you wish to cancel your order, please let me know as soon as possible. if your order has been despatched, I'm sorry I can only refund when you have returned it to me, unused, in it's original packaging. I'm sorry I cannot accept returns on earrings for hygiene reasons, unless they are faulty.
Delivery
Your order will be posted to you using Royal Mail, second class post within the time scale shown (unless you've chosen an upgrade). There are delays within the postal service at the moment as Royal Mail do their very best to move our mail around the country, but please do contact me if it doesn’t reach you as quickly as you think it should, again, more information is included in the FAQ section.
Postal upgrades are available, please see the details on each listing.
Please ensure that you have given me the right postal address, I cannot be responsible if items are posted to an address provided by you, that is incorrect. This is especially important if you are sending an order directly as a gift. Please note if you are paying by Paypal it will sometimes default to your address, so please double check if you are sending a gift.
I always send an email to advise when I have posted your order. If for any reason your order is dealyed or cancelled, I will always let you know.
Sometimes things do go wrong with delivery which are out of my control... if you have not received your item within 10 working days (UK) of me posting it then please get in touch. In the rare case of non-delivery please contact me within 30 days of ordering so that I can look into this for you.
Any customs charges incurred are the sole responsibility of the customer, and the onus is on the customer to check any relevant customs charges, tax or duty, which may be payable in their own country before placing an order. By placing an order you are agreeing to this policy.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please note - My jewellery is made to be worn by youngsters over 14 years of age. I'm sorry but none of my treasures are suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts and functional sharp points.
As everyones skin is different, sometimes people can react to the metals used in my products, if this happens, please discontinue use immediately.
Packaging - I constantly review my packaging to ensure it is as environmentally friendly as possible. I'm currently in the process of changing my packaging to make it as environmentally friendly as possible. Your order will be packaged in a pretty paper bag, sealed with a paper sticker (all recyclable). The padded envelopes I use are carbon neutral - please reuse wherever possible. I also use small letter box size cardboard boxes where appropriate, and as part of my gift packaging, these are fully recyclable and lined with tissue paper. They are enclosed in a recycled postal packet for protection, which is biodegradable.
Privacy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Ordering advice/Postage - Covid19 and Coronavirus (advice as at Mar 2022)
I am lucky that I work from home; my order processing times will be clearly indicated so you know they are accurate, and I'll send you an email to let you know when your order has been despatched. Please do note, that delivery within the UK is taking a longer due to any unavoidable delays within the postal service.
If anyone in our house/family becomes ill or has a positive test result, then your order will be cancelled and refunded in full immediately.
It is possible to sign up for postal updates for your area via Royal Mail through the following link:
https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/webforms/serviceupdates
Gift wrapping and packaging
My orders are carefully packaged in a pretty printed paper bag, and contain a care sheet. They are wrapped, where appropriate, in plain tissue paper with a paper sticker. I am very happy to include a printed, personalised message for you with any order you send. This is free of charge and standard for all orders. No prices are marked on your items, so they are perfect to give as they are.
I offer a gift wrapping service at an additional charge - your order can be mailed in a tissue lined, letterbox sized postal box. This will be wrapped carefully in good quality wrapping paper, with a matching ribbon and gift tag, your message included and then posted to you or your chosen recipient, in a plain, environmentally friendly package.
Custom and personalised orders
I am very happy to include a gift message with your order, please see individual listings for more information on this. I'm sorry I'm not able to include symbols, emoji's and emoticons as part of your message as they don't print.
Rude or offensive messages will not be included, they will be replaced with a standard sheet saying 'a gift for you - enjoy' with the senders name at the bottom. If this applies to your order, then I will email you to advise.
Accessibility
I am currently in the process of adding alt text to all my listings, but if you do require any further information, please do send me a message and I am very happy to help.
BSL/Sign Language - I am happy to chat in BSL/SSE if that is more helpful for you (we are a bilingual household). Please send me a message and I am happy to arrange a time for us to chat by video call.