About
Founded in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in 2013, Maja Lava stands for elegant and unique jewellery, refined while playful.
INSPIRATION
Culture and Traditions
Born in Yugoslavia, with family roots spreading over now different countries, as well as Italy, Suisse and France, I 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 with the jewellery I make and celebrate our authenticity.
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 these precious metals.
Evoking a sort of fluid, soft, organic feel in the jewellery pieces is a challenge I like to take.
Nature
Nature with its infinite creations has always been the inspiration. We find it all around us: in the forests, on the mountains, in the water, or up in the sky.
Sometimes the creations in nature come with a drop of humor, sometimes with a humble simplicity, always with a breath taking beauty.
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.
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.
