hello & welcome!
My name is Maja and I am the person designing and handcrafting Maja Lava jewellery.
Founded in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in 2013, Maja Lava stands for elegant and unique jewellery, refined while playful.
INSPIRATION
Nature
The always present source for inspiration is the nature itself. There are so many beautiful creations that we find all around us: in the forests, on the mountains, in the water, and up in the sky as well.
Finding beauty in unusual places is what I really love to do!
(Did you know that the Fairy Collection was inspired by mushrooms, the spores that we see under the mushroom cap?)
Art
Before I plunged myself into making jewellery, I spent many years drawing.
I studied fine arts and I still love to work on paper, to use the pen and the brush.
Maybe you notice an unusual form, a playful line in Maja Lava pieces – very often these lines and forms first emerged in my drawings.
Metals
Silver and gold are strong and long lasting materials. That inspires me to search for a feeling of softness and flexibility while working with them.
I’m most happy if I can evoke a sort of fluid, soft, organic feel with the jewellery that I make.
Culture and Traditions
Born in Yugoslavia, with family roots spreading over now different countries that used to form it, as well as Italy, Suisse and France, I also find my passion in the mix of different cultures. So many great styles developed all over the world.
The many traditions, kinds of beauties, patterns and points of view, are what makes us all unique. I would love to point this out and celebrate our authenticity.
When you wear the handmade, unique jewellery that feels empowering!
Handcraft
All the pieces are handmade in our metal workshop in Utrecht. I share our workshop with several colleagues goldsmiths.
Due to the handcraft, each piece is unique and just a tiny bit different, enough to make it exceptionally yours.
You are welcome to visit us by appointment.
For more inspiration, follow me on Instagram
More About
Small Production
Means no waste!
And it also means that you are wearing an exclusive piece, a piece that stands out.
Made by hand
All Maja Lava jewellery is handcrafted, so each piece will be slightly different and therefor unique.
Tryout
Would you like to tryout the jewellery?
Let’s make an appointment!
Packaging
Packaging is eco friendly, made of FSC®-certified natural cardboard and water based glue.
Shipping price
The shipping in Netherlands is free above €95.
Within Europe continent shipping is free above €195.
Payment
Paying is done securely, with Credit Card, iDeal, PayPal or Bank Transfer.
You will receive an email after placing your order.
Gift
Would you like to give a Maja Lava jewellery piece as a gift?
Leave me a message when ordering and I will take care that your gift arrives at the right address, beautifully wrapped.
Or purchase the Gift Card!
Photos
Photos on a model by Fairy and Cosmos Collections are made by Mandy Aileen Photography.
Styled shoot photo’s made by Yara Photography and Mandy Aileen Photography
Photos on a model are made by Chantal Ehrhardt.
Models are Sarah, Milica & Sanne
Portrait photo of Maja Lava is made by Jody Verspagen
All other photo’s on the website are made by Maja Lava
Ring Sizes
If you would like to order a ring but are not sure about the size, you can download and print the ring size chart HERE.
You can also contact me for a size fitting!
Questions
If you have any additional questions about ordering, sizes, shipping times at Maja Lava, don’t hesitate to contact me.