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Art Gecko
Categories: Shopping Fashion Shopping Flowers & Gifts Fashion, Flowers & Gifts
507 State StMadison, WI 53703
(608) 280-8053
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Art Gecko
Review Highlights
13 reviews in English
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Review from Tori M.
Minneapolis, MN
9/20/2010
I remember my first trip to Art Gecko- I was 17, the only girl on a school trip, and my head was swimming from all the gorgeous jewelry. I don't know what possessed me, but I decided to try on rings and I found a green Baltic amber cabochon one that looked somewhat like a turtle's back. It became probably my most prized possession and in my head, Art Gecko's been a treasure trove ever since.
I'm pretty picky and so it's been a long time since something here's grabbed my attention like that... but on my last trip, I realized that, despite my initial out-of-place-ness in a hip-kid store like Art Gecko, I'm pretty much their ideal clientele.
Their curtains are just loud enough to be funky, but classy as all heck. I wish I'd picked some up when I was there, but alas, next time. Their jewelry is still unparalleled, and somehow I came home with a gorgeous amber pendant, very much like my old ring (which went to Japan with a boy that now, I probably won't see again) and is my new favorite piece of jewelry. Their clothing is cute, if not really my style, but still, the scarves are super cute. All their housewares are unique and I really just could comfortably move right in~
Love Art Gecko~ Can't wait to come back! -
Review from Kim V.
Madison, WI
4/28/2012
Great place for an eclectic accessory... or two... or five. It's hard to walk out of this store with only one item! I'm a earring junkie. Dangly, bold, jingly, long - I want to wear them all, and I never have a problem finding a new and interesting pair of earrings here. Many of my friends have purchased sterling silver rings here.... pretty semi-precious stones, a huge selection.
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Review from Sarah C.
9/23/2011
This is a fab place!
The store is small, but is jam-packed with jewelry, accessories and small goods for the home.
There are many handmade goods - scarves, lamps, pendants, necklaces, rings - seriously, this place is heaven on State Street!
I thought it "looked cool" and made a harmless stop in. I later emerged with a lamp, a ring, and goodness knows what else!
The staff is helpful and patient, especially when indecisive customers like me are trying to make their minds up!
Overall, I think their strength is the wide variety of set semi-precious stones, in rings and pendants. As you walk in, this wide selection will be on your right and is very hypnotizing - and might I add, dangerous, especially if you are jewelry inclined!!! -
Review from China Moon C.
Bronx, NY
4/29/2009 1 photo
NoSheen is always beautiful & ready to answer any question you have about the shop & Marcel always seems to bring back stuff from Indonesia (& elsewhere I presume) that I genuinely luv.
People always ask where I get my 'unusual' apparel. If its not from NY, it's probably from here...
It's very easy for me to walk in look around at mother of pearl, silver jewelry and clothing.
...then leave with $200+ less in my pocket.
Go here.
Shop.
See for yourself.Listed in: Born to Shop
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Review from Marge S.
Ferndale, MI
12/12/2010
I appreciate that they buy stuff from other countries and bring it over here, but I bought a beautiful purse that tore within a few days and by the end of the month the bottom was completely torn out. It never had more than a couple of things in it...bummer.
So a few stars for beauty, no stars for quality.
Upadated 2/11: Originally, I gave them two stars.
Around Christmas, I wrote them about the purse, not to ask for a refund, but just to let them know how quickly it tore. They kindly offered to replace it. After several weeks, they let me know that the exact one wasn't available, but that they would send me another. It arrived soon after. It's certainly not one I would have picked out for myself, but I very much appreciate their willingness to work with me on this. So, three stars! -
Review from Bonnie B.
Chicago, IL
4/6/2009
I miss Art Gecko! When I lived in Madison I bought nearly all my jewelry here-- and wanted to buy all the jewelry in the store! I always got compliments on the stuff I bought here. It's beautiful and affordable and unique. I must remember to stock up when I visit Madison!
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Review from Anna K.
Chicago, IL
1/16/2011
Ohmygosh, all the scarves you could ever hope for! What an awesome little store.
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Review from Morgan S.
Charleston, SC
10/10/2007
During my college years, Art Gecko was my favorite store in Madison. Probably once or twice a year I have to call a friend who still lives in Madison to stop by Art Gecko and pick me something up. Anything, just something from AG. They have beautiful silver jewelry, great gift items, organic clothing if that's your bag, and all the incense you can imagine. It's easy to take advantage of these type of local haunts in Madison because there are so many but once you move you realize just how special it is.
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Review from Cathy D.
Madison, WI
1/30/2011
This is a lovely store, with all kinds of jewelry (including a huge ring selection), artworks and imported clothes. I go there mostly for fabric items. I don't know how they cram it all into their small space, but they carry curtains, bedspreads, cushions and more. The handcrafted rug and bedspread I brought home are just beautiful! I didn't even ask, and they even gave me a discount just because I was buying the last patchwork bedspread on the shelf.
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Review from Chris F.
Chicago, IL
2/9/2007
Tends to be full of out-of-towners impressed by the incense holders and recently reconstructed dreadlocked freshmen, but a good destination for comfy and inexpensive Indian-inspired tops and skirts, as well as wooden and silver earrings and decorative enameled boxes.
Listed in: Born to Shop
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Review from Zenide R.
Washington, DC
10/21/2008
During my time in Madison, Art Gecko was my #1 favorite place to spend money I didn't really have. Where I would really lose it was the jewelry case. The shop has a fantastic collection that showcases many different gorgeous stones. whee! shiny things! There is a ton of other stuff - clothes, knick knacks, furniture, etc. - crammed into the store, so you can really spend a while poking around in there - and when I say "a while" I mean "a ton of money."
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Review from Tom M.
Chicago, IL
10/20/2008
Fun place to do a little shopping for those accessories and knick-knacks you like around the house. Me? I found a very cool incense burner made of bent metal - almost pewter-like. Shaped like a little warrior dude, crouching, holding a collar that holds the incense vertically. Very cool!
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Review from Jef B.
Sacramento, CA
5/27/2008
Whenever we are in Madison we always visit Art Gecko. One of the most interesting collections of offbeat and Asian clothing, fabric, furnishings, and world / import goods we have found in the Midwest. Not just another knockoff hippie knick knack and gift store. They find some really interesting items during their buying trips.
