Our Story

The Beach…

It is truly my most favorite place…beautiful, peaceful, inspiring. As with anything you love, you want to keep it, hold it and feel a part of it.

My name is Farelle Papadopoulos. I live on Long Island with my husband, my 3 children and my 3 dogs. I have been beading and making jewelry for over 30 years, often incorporating my personal collection of shells and organic components into my pieces. With GYPSEAbeach, I’m pleased to share the treasures I’ve collected from beaches in East Hampton, Anguilla, the east coast of Florida, St Barth and so many more special locations. Handcrafted with precious metals and natural stones here in New York, these creations unite my passion for the beach with my love of fine jewelry. Like the shells themselves, each piece is unique and one of a kind.

My hope is that GYPSEAbeach helps us all pay homage to the planet and its oceans, and allows us to keep, hold and feel a part of the beach’s beauty. We aspire to offer you a selection that will connect your adoration for the beach and fine jewelry as well.

A word about our jewelry…

Due to the unique nature of our products, all sales are final. There are no refunds or returns. These are real seashells and must be handled with care, as they can be fragile.