The best of Lorraine Yapps Cohen designs: multistrand gemstone necklaces

An amethyst rough is set in a sterling silver wire wrap.  The wire wrapped stone provides central focus.  The heart shaped wire wrap draws special interest while completing the final element of the design.   A required element in a multistrand necklace requires several different arrangements of gemstones in the piece.  Two different strands of pearls combine with two strands of delicate sterling silver chain to add volume and texture to the design. View the list »
The multistrand stone-wrap necklace displays three elements: a strand of pearls interfaced individually by wire wraps, multiple strands of other gemstones and silver chain, and finally, a central gemstone set in a lavish focus-stone wire wrap to draw attention.  

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As a jewelry designer, I want it all. For my designs, I want fashion. I want attraction to the piece. I want delicious design. I want genuine gemstones, precious metals. And I want lots of the above.

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Design excellence has been working up to this moment. The elements of excellence include:

  • Single strands of pearl designs
  • Multiple strands of pearls, gemstones, or chain
  • Focus stone set in a wire wrap

It starts with single strand of pearls, whether they are strung straight on the strand or interfaced individually with wire. A single strand displays the individual beauty of pearls in the strand, showcasing their particular shape and color. Pick one combination of shape and color and a design of sweet simplicity emerges.

Next comes the complexity of multiple strands. Individually wire-wrapped in silver, precious pearls align with cascading silver links. The resulting multiplicity adds texture, sparkle, complexity, and interest.

Finally, add the central focus of a wire-wrapped stone or specimen, preferably a natural gemstone rough. This completes a multifaceted design of textured complexity.

There’s a lot to look at in such innovative designs. And they need not be bawdy or unnecessarily excessive. They speak of up-to-the-minute fine jewelry fashion and a fabulous fashion statement for the wearer.

Original Lorraine Yapps Cohen designs are available at Aja AK’CENTS, 7884 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, California. 858 459-8720. Ask for them by name.

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  • The multistrand stone-wrap necklace displays three elements: a strand of pearls interfaced individually by wire wraps, multiple strands of other gemstones and silver chain, and finally, a central gemstone set in a lavish focus-stone wire wrap to draw attention.  
  • A required element in a multistrand necklace requires several different arrangements of gemstones in the piece.  Two different strands of pearls combine with two strands of delicate sterling silver chain to add volume and texture to the design. 
  • An amethyst rough is set in a sterling silver wire wrap.  The wire wrapped stone provides central focus.  The heart shaped wire wrap draws special interest while completing the final element of the design.   
View the list

, Jewelry Examiner

Chemist by training, creative by spirit, an eye for innovation, and a passion for gemstones make Lorraine the creative jewelry designer she is. She combines a technical background with her own brand of wire wrapping to yield jeweled creations that speak "today" and say "WOW."

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