Custom Jewelry
Work with Meredith to create a completely personal piece using fish leather, pearls, or fine gemstones.
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Welcome to Moonrise.
A quick, at-a-glance introduction to everything Moonrise. Pick a tab to meet us, explore our signature fish leather, see what we make for you in person, or plan a visit to Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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Established2005
Who We Are
A woman-owned coastal boutique, handcrafted since 2005.
Moonrise Jewelry is an award-winning, all-female studio in Historic Cape Charles, Virginia. Founder and designer Meredith Lusk turned a beloved hobby into "jewelry with heart", made by hand beside the Chesapeake Bay.
150+ colors in studioOur Signature Material
What makes fish leather so special?
Fish leather is the heart of Moonrise's identity: a quietly extraordinary material, and the reason customers drive for hours to experience it.
- Stronger than cowhide, yet supple and odor-free
- Eco-friendly: a byproduct of Iceland's seafood industry
- A scale pattern unique to every single piece
Permanent Jewelry
Clasp-free, welded bracelets and necklaces in 14K gold, sterling silver, and gold-filled. Great for groups.
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Jewelry Repair
From heirloom restorations to everyday fixes, we care for the pieces you love through our trusted partner jewelers.
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Open 7 days a weekCome See Us
Visit our flagship in Cape Charles.
Our home at 325 Mason Avenue lives inside a restored 1920s building, with the studio behind a wall of glass French doors, so you can watch every piece being made while you browse.
325 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA 23310
10 am – 5 pm Daily
Find the piece that's meant for you.
Explore over 150 fish leather colorways, coastal favorites, and heirloom-quality fine jewelry, handcrafted in Cape Charles and shipped free across the USA.