Handcrafted Bridal and Costume Jewellery

 

 
About Us

Elysian Creations, creates stylish Australian-made costume jewellery of the highest quality and design.

Anna Kolusniewski, (owner/principal designer) has always had a love of glamorous jewellery. Inspired by antique designs, she began making her own jewellery from a very young age. In the early 90’s, Anna moved to Melbourne from Adelaide, to further her silversmithing and jewellery design studies. In 1992, she established her own label: ELYSIAN CREATIONS, specialising in Bridal, Gothic and Theatrical styles.

Anna currently runs her designer costume jewellery business from her studio in Melbourne (Australia); her primary artistic focus is specialised design and production for couturier bridal designers and theatrical productions.

Anna Kolusniewski is recognised as one of Australia’s leading costume jewellery designers. Her work is regularly represented in fashion, bridal and theatrical exhibitions and parades, including The Australian Fashion Industry Awards, Gown of the Year and Melbourne Fringe Fashion. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions and her work has been recognized with various awards including: Australian Costumers’ Guild and Melbourne Fringe. She has also been commissioned by a variety of media production organizations and film companies. Elysian Creations regularly participates in international trade fairs, most recently SKIN TWO EXPO, (London 2003 & 2006).

Recently Anna has expanded her business to include teaching jewellery design and retailing vintage clothing and accessories through her clothing label “Anna K” at the Chapel Street Bazaar, Melbourne.

Product Information

Elysian Creations designs are manufactured in Melbourne, Australia. Each jewellery product is made from the highest quality materials, including: Austrian crystals (Swarovski), pewter castings, brass stampings and vintage beads. The pieces are plated in 22 carat gold, pure silver, rhodium and black nickel.

The costume jewellery range spans a broad variety of tastes and periods: From the regalia of medieval pieces to the opulence of the Victorian era, to the classic lines of Art Deco. The more theatrical pieces include: Erte-inspired bodice exotic burlesque feather headdresses and vampish gothic creations.