Melana is more than a jewellery brand—it is a living lineage of transformation. Founder Melissa Farrugia, an artisan with a deep understanding of biology, spirituality, and sacred traditions, channels nature’s wisdom into talismanic jewels. Guided by both science and mysticism, she bridges the seen and unseen, crafting pieces that resonate with the soul’s journey.
From Darkness, Light
Melana was born during a time of profound change—the birth of Melissa’s daughter, Ana-Rose, in the midst of the pandemic. This moment illuminated a deeper calling: to weave a legacy that transcends generations.
The name Melana, meaning “dark/black” and a fusion of their names, reflects life’s eternal dance between shadow and radiance, challenge and rebirth. Like the phoenix rising within the Anima Mundi ~ Wheel of Life™, Melana’s jewels embody renewal, resilience, and the enduring wisdom passed from mother to child.
Melana: [me· la· na]
noun
1. Dark/Black
"From darkness, Melana arose as a radiant phoenix, her flame ignited by the birth of a newborn soul—a guiding compass through shadows, weaving tales of ancestral wisdom to harmonise with nature's ancient whispers." - Mel 𓆃
The Universe Awakens
With Ana-Rose’s first breath, it was as if the cosmos itself had ignited—a luminous explosion of possibility, much like the birth of stars.
This awakening mirrored Melissa’s own journey—one that led her to sacred lands, where ancient echoes revealed the wisdom of the Anima Mundi ~ Wheel of Life™.
Through deep communion with these sites, she channelled the symbols and structure of the Wheel, each piece carrying the imprints of ancestral guidance, celestial rhythms, and the sacred pulse of the earth.
A Legacy Woven in Stone
With every jewel, Melissa crafts more than adornment—she shapes heirlooms that hold space for transformation.
Through sacred symbolism, time-honoured techniques, and the wisdom gathered from her travels, Melana’s creations carry the whispers of those who walked before and the promise of those yet to come.
This is her gift to the world and the legacy she leaves for her daughter—a luminous thread connecting hearts, generations, and the timeless dance of the cosmos.
