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Our retail storefront is currently closed and we estimate until June 1st. Curbside Pickup is still available as well as online shopping is still open! Our retail storefront is currently closed and we estimate until June 1st. Curbside Pickup is still available as well as online shopping is still open!
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Handcrafted Maine made jewelry and sustainable vegan jewelry. Features eco-friendly recycled metals, packaging, and materials. Exclusive line of cork jewelry which is waterproof, sustainable, and unisex. All of our cork bracelets are also a great vegan alternative. The majority of our products are made in Maine.

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Meet the Maker

Melissa Evans

Melissa Evans


Melissa Evans started making jewelry in 2009 and created Gem Lounge Jewelry in 2017. Melissa is an 8th generation Mainer, having grown up in southern Maine before attending college in Louisiana. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with degrees in Political Science and Marketing. Ms. Evans moved back to New England upon graduation eventually settling back in her beloved state of Maine. While her roots in Maine keep her grounded in the beautiful state, wanderlust brings her on travels around the world. When not in the studio, you will find Melissa with her rescue animals on the lake or exploring the trails in Maine for her next inspiration.

Gem Lounge Jewelry

About Gem Lounge Jewelry


Here at Gem Lounge Jewelry, our jewelry is designed to be eco-conscious, trendy, durable, and beautiful. We believe in creating a jewelry company, which is focused on being as green as possible. Gem Lounge focuses on using cruelty free, eco-friendly materials and packaging, as well as locally sourced supplies whenever feasible. The result is jewelry that can easily transcend from day to night that you can feel good about wearing!