Yulia Crystal
     I've been making jewellery and artwork for over a dozen years. I studied Journalism and Linguistics at University, worked as a journalist for some time (radio, TV, a magazine, newspapers), ventured into PR management in an entertainment field; tried my hand at graphic design; been a full time web designer. Since I moved to Australia, I've worked as a jewellery designer for a gemstone company, and had my own jewellery business. These days I do design work for an opal company, along with creating my own collections.
    All the work on my website is original, I create designs for every single piece myself. I don't use pre-made patterns or borrow anyone's ideas, so when buying something from me, you purchase an honest, one of a kind piece. I do make duplicates of my designs sometimes by special requests, but there are still no two identical items.
     Designing with beads is a challenge and adventure, I've always enjoyed discovering new possibilities and acquiring new skills. My website keeps growing, so browsing through the galleries will take you some time =) Enjoy!
Publications:
Bead & Button magazine, April 2007 (Issue 78) - an article featuring one of my cuff bracelets.
Creative Beading magazine, November 2006 (Issue 2/1) - The Swarovski Creative Beading Awards of Excellence 2006 winner.
Bead and Button magazine, June 2004 (#61) - an article featuring my cabochon bracelets.
Beadwork magazine, April/May 2004 - an article featuring one of my beaded eggs.
Jewellery gallery 2003 at About.com features my beaded cabochon belt.
Bead & Button magazine, December 2003 (#58) - an article featuring one of my bead paintings.
 Publication in Beadworker Guild magazine, UK, 2003, Web Watch column.
© 2000 - 2008 Yulia Crystal