The Designer: Kristin Fast

I grew up near Charlotte, North Carolina, then attended Furman University in South Carolina. Recently my husband, Shane, and I moved halfway across the country – from South Carolina to St. Louis! Of course we miss the south, but we do love this city. We’re starting a ministry among youth in a town called East St. Louis and are looking forward to getting to know people here.

My love for designing and making jewelry began after hearing one of my best friends talk about how much she enjoyed doing beadwork. Curious about the art, I started crafting earrings and necklaces with glass, wood, crystals, pearls, and gemstones, and Lydia Beaded Designs unexpectedly began!

I love jewelry of lots of different types, so the Lydia collection includes jewelry ranging from formal and elegant to funky and casual, and is sure to provide the perfect accessory for any occasion. Some pieces are simple and subtle – great for the workplace, while others are striking and bold – wonderful for a night out. Each selection is crafted with care and attention to detail in order to produce jewelry of supreme quality for women who love great fashion.