Now a fully qualified jeweller, Izabella Kriek joined Prischl as an apprentice in 2021, building exceptional skills in jewellery design, modelling and repair. Her talent and dedication were recognised in 2023 with a TAFE NSW Graduate Award for Outstanding Apprentice. You will also find Izabella at the Prischl counter, providing first class service to our valued customers.
Award Winning Apprentice to outstanding Jeweller
From Dance to Design
Izabella’s creativity and precision were initially honed in a different sphere. Her first passion was ballet, and Izabella studied with a prestigious dance school in Melbourne from Years 9 to 12. When circumstances changed and she was unable to continue, she began to look for a new career – and jewellery beckoned.
Whilst searching for university courses, Izabella found information on jewellery design and her immediate thought was that she could make a career of it. When a family member mentioned that she knew a jeweller, Izabella came by to talk to Peter for advice, and he offered her an apprenticeship.
“She is the best apprentice I’ve ever had”, says Peter. “She’s an excellent employee and she can always do what customers ask for. I couldn’t fault her at all.”
Bespoke and Beautiful
Through the three and a half year apprenticeship, Izabella built robust skills in the end-to-end jewellery process – from design through repair, restoration, modelling and polishing. She has a strong knowledge of metals and gemstones, and is an accomplished buyer, sourcing beautiful jewellery from around the world.
Her own creations are eclectic and include silver, gold and gemstone jewellery inspired by nature, or by classic Art Deco or Art Nouveau design.
For the apprenticeship award, Izabella’s teachers nominated her based on her overall skills and exquisite creations including an Art Nouveau style bracelet, pendant and rings in gold and sterling silver.
Izabella’s creations on display at the award night
A Winning Career
Izabella supports Peter in managing the Prischl boutique, and in designing and restoring precious jewellery pieces for our clients.
“Living in a world with so much technology, what I get to do is pretty amazing. Seeing the whole process from raw metal to final creation, using my hands, restoring something that is precious to someone, and then seeing their face when you hand it over, it’s very satisfying.”
Built on generations of experience and knowledge, Prischl specialises in exquisite bespoke, vintage and antique jewellery. Contact us or visit our Northbridge boutique today to see the full Prischl collection.