At Rising Jewelry, every piece begins with a story. Artist Kiona Elliott transforms overlooked treasures; pennies, world coins, vintage ceramic decals, and architectural samples, into vibrant, wearable art. Each design is carefully handcrafted in her Raleigh, North Carolina studio, combining traditional metalwork, enameling, and upcycling to give new life to forgotten materials.

What results is jewelry that feels both nostalgic and fresh: earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that hold meaning beyond their beauty. Customers are often drawn first by color or design, then discover the deeper story behind the materials—a coin from a beloved place, a flower that marks a birth month, a pea pod necklace that symbolizes family and connection, or a penny that carries sentimental value.

Rising Jewelry is rooted in sustainability and individuality, encouraging wearers to celebrate their connections, honor their stories, and express their personalities through one-of-a-kind and small-batch pieces.