Meet the owner

Jewelry by Lady Unique, also known as Unique Beads, is owned and operated by me—Akita Taylor, AKA Lady Unique.

I am a self-taught beader and have been creating jewelry since October 2009. What started with a small bead kit from my local craft store (Michael’s) quickly turned into a passion. I began by making bracelets for family, friends, and coworkers, and instantly fell in love with the endless possibilities of colors and designs. (I’m definitely a color person!)

After about a year of learning and experimenting, I began researching higher-quality materials, and in 2011, Unique Beads officially stepped into the bead world.

All of my beaded jewelry pieces—whether gold, silver, or rose gold—are handmade to order. Because of this, each design may vary slightly. I believe every customer deserves something truly unique: similar in style, but never exactly the same. I hope you’re cool with that, ladybug 💜

My journey has been absolutely amazing—from learning new techniques and navigating the trials and errors of running a business, to meeting incredible people along the way. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

In 2019, I went full-time with my business and expanded my offerings to include hands-on training classes and wholesale inventory. If you’re interested in learning how to create your own beaded jewelry—whether for personal enjoyment or to start your own jewelry line—check out my classes in our Scheduling Collection.

We also offer wholesale pricing on select items, which can be found under Wholesale Inventory.

Thank you for supporting handmade, passion-driven jewelry—made just for you.