Hi, I am Elya, the force behind “ELYA”,
a young and exclusive jewelry brand in Antwerp.

My creative journey took me from an artistic education to founding my own small business, specialized in custom-made jewelry. I take great pleasure in translating my customers' stories into unique, handcrafted pieces.

My inspiration

stems from everyday life, where I discover beauty in the tiniest details and events. Textures and structures hold a magical allure for me and often form the heart of my creative vision. My goal is to create beauty that touches people's souls, all while paying meticulous attention to detail.

I firmly believe that a jewel enhances your personality and translates your inner beauty to the outside world. Each jewel you wear tells a story about who you are and what you hold dear. It serves as a distinctive form of self-expression, reflecting your style, taste, and character.

In my designs, I always strive to consider the interplay between the jewel and the body. The jewel can gracefully follow the body's contours, or intentionally take on contrasting shapes to accentuate unique qualities.

Besides following the instructions and creativity of people to realize their custom-made jewelry, I also want to let my own imagination and fantasy flourish. I therefore also create small collections of my own in which I try to offer new and surprising experiences.

In our online gallery, you can regularly find new collections, preceded by an exhibition. I invite you to explore the full collection online, attend an opening event, or schedule an appointment at my atelier to try on the jewelry. Personalized service is at the heart of what we do, and we would be delighted to assist you by appointment.

The workshop

All our jewelry is crafted by hand in our own studio. While we mainly specialize in hand-forged pieces, we also utilize modern techniques such as 3D printing when necessary for the design. We gladly collaborate with skilled artisans, entrusting stone setting to a setter and engraving to an engraver, with utmost admiration for their craftsmanship.

Thanks to our process and the unique quality of gold, which is perfectly suitable for recycling, we can rework and transform your old jewelry into new, bespoke pieces that are tailored perfectly to you.