First Look ~ Pearl Drop (Opal Rising Drop II)

April 26, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Pearl jewels drop 4/27 at 7pm EST on http://www.malabellajewels.com Jewels ~ Malabella Jewels Muse ~ Giuliana Gonzalez Photography ~ Black Valley Creative Editing ~ Hannah Le Skedsvold Creative Direction ~ Hannah Le Skedsvold Assistance ~ John Le

First Look ~ Opal Rising Drop I

March 23, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Spring new beginnings, our Opal Rising Collection represents the rise from the ashes, the rebuild, and the rebirth after a dark night of the soul. Water was the main element of healing, flow, and ease as we incorporated breathtaking Opals, precious Pearls, and rare Aqua Kyanite gems alongside 14k Goldfilled metals bringing together the elements […]

First Look ~ Heart on Fire Limited Edition Love Collection

January 25, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

We designed a very special limited edition Love Collection with only 1-3 of each piece available. Once these beauties sell out, they will be gone forever! Luscious Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, and Pink Opals dance among stunning 14k goldfilled jewels representing femininity, compassion, love, and the heart center. Drop one ~ January 26th at 7pm […]

First Look ~ Silver Drop

November 2, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Jewels drop 11/3 at 7pm EST on http://www.malabellajewels.com Photography: Black Valley Creative Muse: Nikolyn Grant Assistance: Natalia Ventura Jewels: Malabella Jewels

Autumn Mulled Cider Recipe

October 27, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Samhain is right around the corner. Whether you’re hoping to embrace and enjoy a taste of Autumn’s warmth, or you’re looking to smell it floating across the breeze in your home, Mulled Cider is the perfect recipe for a Fall afternoon, or early evening as Winter approaches quicker and quicker. Cherish the orange and red […]

Entrepreneur Focus ~ Nikolyn Grant + Woodstock Cafe

October 13, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

If you’ve enjoyed a cup of coffee, a well-thought out and creatively delicious meal, or a fun crafted cocktail at The Woodstock Cafe: you’ve already experienced a bit of the stunning Nikolyn Grant. Nikolyn Grant owns The Woodstock Cafe on Main Street in downtown Woodstock, Virginia. A staple in the town, the Cafe brings about […]

First Look ~ Solstice V

October 5, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Jewels drop 10/6 at 7pm EST on http://www.malabellajewels.com Solstice Lookbook Part V Jewels – Malabella Jewels Muse – Bria Production – Black Valley Creative Photography – Black Valley Creative Assistant – Natalia Ventura Editing – Earthen Creative Styling – Earthen Creative

First Look ~ Solstice IV

September 7, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Jewels drop 9/8 at 7pm EST on http://www.malabellajewels.com Solstice Lookbook Part IV Jewels – Malabella Jewels Muse – Bria Production – Black Valley Creative Photography – Black Valley Creative Assistant – Natalia Ventura Editing – Earthen Creative Styling – Earthen Creative

First Look ~ Solstice III

August 17, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Jewels drop 8/18 at 7pm EST on http://www.malabellajewels.com Solstice Lookbook Part III Jewels – Malabella Jewels Muse – Bria Production – Black Valley Creative Photography – Black Valley Creative Assistant – Natalia Ventura Editing – Earthen Creative Styling – Earthen Creative

First Look ~ Solstice II

July 26, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Jewels drop 7/28 at 7pm EST on http://www.malabellajewels.com Solstice Lookbook Part II Jewels – Malabella Jewels Muse – Bria Production – Black Valley Creative Photography – Black Valley Creative Assistant – Natalia Ventura Editing – Earthen Creative Styling – Earthen Creative

Meet the Muse ~ Bria

July 19, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

At Malabella, our muses are our source of inspiration, a wellspring for us to create a collection that represents and carries the stories and intentions we infuse into the jewels. Often times we wait to finalize designs until we’ve found our perfect muse and add pieces and edits that we believe our muse would wear […]

First Look ~ Solstice I

July 6, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

sol·stice – noun – either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 Solstices are moments of transition, of dark to light, a culminating point, a turning point. The cycle of […]

First Look ~ Blue Lagoon

May 25, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Inspired by the gems themselves, Blue Lagoon is a luxe blue extension of our signature gemstone ear threaders and baby hoop earrings with genuine Tanzanite, Larimar, and Turquoise. Enjoy this first look at Blue Lagoon and the special gems that radiate peace, creativity, and the energy of summer featuring our amazing Katherine as muse. Tanzanite […]

First Look ~ Cosmic

April 26, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

If there’s been one constant in my life recently it’s been repeating numbers, angel numbers. Every single day I see a variation of 222, 333, 444, 11-11, and 10-10 and apparently I’m not alone. Many people see repeating numbers often and they are known to be a sign from the universe, a higher being, or […]

Meet the Muse: Kare + First Look

April 19, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

We’ve been big fan girls of Kare for a long time and have enjoyed collaborating with her for many years. We love how open and vulnerable she is and how she story tells through visual and sensual imagery. She’s a huge proponent of body positivity and loving oneself. We loved collaborating with her and photographer […]

First Look ~ Rest Day Part II

March 22, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Juicy vibrant pinks reminding us to love, let love, and evoke passion and juiciness into every moment. Create life full of ceremony, rituals and tiny talisman representing universal love, compassion, and joy. Rich Pink Tourmaline represents love in all it’s essence, emotional healing, and gentleness during life’s different seasons. Jewels drop 3/24 at 7pm EST […]

2/22/22 Energy Read

February 22, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

A magical day in numerology, Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 is a day full of magical 2 energy. Most news outlets will cover today as a day of romance with 2 being the number of partnership which in our society always connects to love and marriage and while it is a magical day of union and […]

First Look ~ Rest Day Part I

February 15, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Sweet rest and rejuvenation our spring collection is inspired by precious rest days. Days filled of yummy solitude, music, dancing, animal kisses, and our very own essence and intention. Whether your current season is asking you to dance or rest may luscious Pearls representing love, romance, and transformation and vibrant Pink Tourmaline representing gentleness during […]

5 Ways to Maintain A Healthy Relationship

February 4, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Relationships can bring about some of the hardest experiences, and some of the most rewarding. Through relationships, we learn who our true selves are and who we have the capacity to be. Whether it’s a friendship, a romantic partnership, a business endeavor or your family, it’s important to respect each others’ values, boundaries and ways […]

First Look ~ Moonstone Ayer Drop

January 27, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

New jewels drop January 27 at 7pm EST Ayer Lookbook Part II Jewels ~ Malabella Jewels Muse ~ Giuliana Gonzalez Photography ~ Black Valley Creative Editing ~ Hannah Le Skedsvold Creative Direction ~ Hannah Le Skedsvold + Black Valley Creative Production ~ Black Valley Creative Make-Up Artist ~ Camm Beauti Clothing ~ Twice is Nice […]

Meet the Muse: Giuliana Gonzalez

January 18, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Creamy Roasted Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup in a Rustic Herb Bread Bowl

December 16, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

Fresh baked bread is one of our favorite smells as a couple. It’s so comforting and inviting, and on a brisk fall day in Maine, it’s necessarily warm. We love to bake bread. We Love the work and the art involved, we also love the taste. For this recipe, we took the love of bread […]

First Look ~ Ayer Tiger’s Eye Drop III

November 10, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

New jewels drop November 11 at 7pm EST Ayer Lookbook Part II Jewels ~ Malabella Jewels Muse ~ Giuliana Gonzalez Photography ~ Black Valley Creative Editing ~ Hannah Le Skedsvold Creative Direction ~ Hannah Le Skedsvold + Black Valley Creative Production ~ Black Valley Creative Make-Up Artist ~ Camm Beauti Clothing ~ Twice is Nice […]

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

November 2, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

What do you think of when Autumn arrives, and the days start to get shorter, and you’re spending more time creating in the kitchen? I think of the comforting scent of coffee beans roasting on morning air, and a slice of good ol’ banana bread heaping sweetness on a plate next to my mug. Even […]

Meet the MB Team: Lizzy Fox

October 19, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

If you’ve purchased a gemstone bracelet online or at a local event, it’s probably been hand-beaded and hand-fastened by our In-Studio Bracelet Goddess: Lizzy. She’s come to build quite the name for herself in the studio, with her quick-to-learn hands-on abilities. She now produces nearly 75% of all our jewelry, with ease and proficiency. She […]

Ayer Lookbook + Drop Breakdown Part I

October 6, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Ayer is a story of gentle healing and the mountains that hold and nurture us. Inspired by some of the oldest mountains in the world our beautiful Blue Ridge & Appalachian Mountains hold some of the most potent healing energy with deep reverence, grounding, and clarity. Embedded with forests of emerald green, cleansing waterfalls, clusters […]

WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER BEGINS

September 1, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy September 1st, fellow witches! Our favorite season has begun to land – filled with crisp, cool air, delicacies of apples and hot tea, and last but not least – sweater weather. Here in the mountains of Virginia, we’ve been sweating through a humid, boisterous Summer and we’re more than ready to indulge in the […]

First Look ~ Summer Escapes ’21

August 11, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Summer Escapes is our late summer mini collection inspired by far off destinations, dreamy escapes, and hot summer days full of flowers, sunsets, and sweaty nights. Summer Escapes is composed of two drops, one with cascading necklace sets and dreamy earring stacks and the other with new jewels of Moonstone, golden huggies, and gold beaded […]

Meet the MB TEAM: KATHERINE MANLEY

July 20, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

If you’ve sent over an email to our customer service line, or attended a show in the last year – you’ve probably met our Assistant Director of Operations, Katherine! In universal synchronicity and ideal timing, Hannah and John walked into a small jewelry shop in Downtown Winchester in the Fall of 2019. Katherine was working […]

Meet the Muse: condrea zhuang

June 29, 2021.Reading time 15 minutes.

Meet the Muse: PHILIP GRAHAM

June 3, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

At Malabella our muses are our source of inspiration, a wellspring for us to create a collection that represents and carries the stories and intentions we infuse into the jewels. Often times we wait to finalize designs until we’ve found our perfect muse and add pieces and edits that we believe our muse would wear […]

First Look ~ Alchemy Lookbook Part I

April 29, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

Alchemy ~ a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination Alchemy was inspired in the darkness, birthed in transition, and brought into the light during a collective and individual shift. We can all feel it and it is seemingly creeping into our personal lives, shaking us to our very core and revealing deep truths, […]

Alchemy Film ~ Behind the magic

April 27, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Alchemy ~ a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination We’re so excited to show you a little sneak peek of our newest collection Alchemy dropping with it’s first drop this Thursday 4/29 at 7pm EST. This beautiful collection was inspired in the darkness, birthed in transition, and brought into the light adorned on […]

Meet the Muse: Sheri Thorn

March 4, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Meet the Muse: MOLLIE MCLAUGHLIN

March 4, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

NEW YEAR, NEW READING: end of 2020 tarot pull for the collective

December 31, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

As the rollercoaster of 2020 finally comes to an end, it’s safe to say that anything will be better than this year. After such a confusing and uncertain year, we’ll soon be graced with a fresh start in 2021. These cards are here to give a heads up as to what you can expect for […]

DIY: Embroidery Hoop – Christmas Wreath or Ornament

December 17, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Embroidery hoops are most commonly used to hold a fabric in place while you hand stitch a desired embroidery pattern. Beyond this, they can be used in many different fun crafts! We will be using embroidery hoops to make either a large Christmas wreath or a small ornament, the choice is yours! Step 1: Pick […]

First Look: Embody Film + Lookbook

November 18, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Embody feels like a personal journal entry for 2020 ~ when it came time for me to design a holiday collection I sat down and reflected on a wild year 2020 has been, for everyone, and asked myself after all this time, what do I have to offer? I felt striped down, vulnerable, exhausted, yet proud of […]

Nesting in November

November 12, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

There’s a big focus on Spring Cleaning each year—you’re supposed to rid your home, and your life, of anything and everything that’s taking up too much space. While I love, love, love me a good purge, what I really adore is organizing and cherishing the things that do bring me joy. There is a special […]

November Tarot Reading For The Collective

November 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

If you’ve been personally attacked by Mercury’s retrograde, same. Thankfully the chaos of this all comes to an end on November 3rd (ironic, right?) While things may be calming down, these tarot cards share further insight to what we can expect this month to hold. Card 1: Theme for the month Ten of Wands shows […]

6 Ways to Celebrate Samhain This Year

October 30, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Samhain is an ancient pagan tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. Meaning “Summer’s End” and pronounced “saah-ween,” Samhain is recognized at the end of harvest and the start of the coldest half of the year. For many, it’s the beginning of the spiritual new year—a time to focus on mourning and communicating with the […]

Consuming Cannabis with Intention

October 14, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

We all consume cannabis in different ways and for different reasons, but one thing should remain the same: We’re consuming this magical plant with mindful intention. If I had to choose, I’d say I most prefer smoking joints. They’re classic, easy, and I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing quite like sitting down after […]

October Tarot Reading for the Collective

October 8, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

As we entered October under a full moon, it’s no question that this month will be full of energy and change. As full moons evoke new beginnings, this time offers us a chance to leave the negativity from last month behind and embark on positive change. Here’s what tarot cards predicted for what lies ahead […]

Channeling Your Intuition

October 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Many of us have been trained by society to always think rationally. If there’s a problem, usually we look to logical solutions. Rarely do people rely solely on their inner voice to make decisions. But why not? That voice is more than just a gut feeling—that’s your intuition speaking. Have you ever had those moments […]

First Look: Daydreamin’ Film + Lookbook

September 23, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

Let’s be real – 2020 has been rough and it’s all everyone talks about. So I’ll keep it short – in addition to a pandemic, racial violence, political turmoil, and environmental breakdown my personal life has been completely shaken with a family loss. Our entire lives flipped upside down this spring and it catapulted us […]

Throwback ~ 5th Birthday Soirée

September 15, 2020.Reading time 26 minutes.

I can’t believe it’s been a year since the MB team took a tiny idea to celebrate 5 years in business and expanded it into a full on barn takeover-soirée: complete with a surprise fashion show, the launch of Rainbow (our biggest collection ever), delicious food, home-crafted cocktails, a band, a DJ, and some of […]

DROP SOME ACID (INTO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE)

September 3, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

When you think of exfoliation, what comes to mind first? Probably scrubbing a gritty product into your skin to physically remove the top layer of your skin. The skin on your face is so delicate, and most of the time, physical exfoliants aren’t gentle enough and can even create micro tears on your face. Chemical […]

EMBRACE THE HEALING POWERS OF THE OCEAN—FROM ANYWHERE

August 19, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

I’m an advocate for therapy and have been since I first started seeing a mental health professional when I was sixteen. I personally suffer from several mental health disorders, and one of the very first grounding techniques I learned in therapy all those years ago was guided imagery. Essentially, this technique allows your senses to […]

APRICOT CREAM TART RECIPE

August 5, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Today, we are going to break bread with food blogger + friend of Malabella, Britney! If you haven’t already seen her drool-worthy Instagram yet, you’re in for a treat—pun fully intended. The two of us actually met through the land of IG + we’ve come to find out that we share a lot of the […]

MEET THE DESIGNER: HANNAH SKEDSVOLD

July 19, 2020.Reading time 16 minutes.

I met Hannah while interviewing for my current position as Malabella’s Virtual Marketing Intern just 6 weeks ago—which doesn’t feel possible because she’s the kind of person who makes you feel like you’ve known each other forever. The amount of thought, love, and pure intention she puts into everything she touches—whether it be a piece […]