Every piece has a story. Ours begins with Lorraine.
For more than five decades, Lorraine Frances has celebrated creativity, craftsmanship, and the beauty of finding extraordinary stories in unexpected places. What began as one woman’s passion has grown into a family legacy—one that continues to be handcrafted in the USA today.
Jewelry was never just about beautiful design for Lorraine. It was about telling a story.
Long before she began creating her own collections, Lorraine built a successful career in Nashville’s fashion industry as a jewelry and handbag buyer for one of the city’s leading department stores. Her passion for design and her remarkable eye for style eventually led her to open two beloved boutiques in Nashville’s Green Hills neighborhood—The Jewel Medley and Dressed to Thrill.
Lorraine had an extraordinary gift for discovering distinctive fashion, jewelry, and designers long before they became widely recognized. She introduced Nashville to collections that couldn’t be found anywhere else in the city, creating destinations for women who wanted something original, artistic, and beautifully made. Customers trusted Lorraine’s impeccable eye, and many became lifelong friends.
As an artist, Lorraine believed inspiration could be found everywhere. Antique watches, vintage buttons, typewriter keys, coins, and forgotten treasures became the foundation for wearable works of art. She delighted in giving history a second life, proving that jewelry could be meaningful, unexpected, and deeply personal.
She often said,
“I paint in broad strokes. I create wearable art from found objects; it is my passion. It’s all about the joy of creation. I have learned to listen to those moments and let them tell me where to go.”
Those words became more than a philosophy—they became the heart of the Lorraine Frances brand.
Keeping Lorraine’s Legacy Alive
When Lorraine opened her first store in 1972, her ten-year-old son, Larry, was already learning the family business. Growing up surrounded by creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship, he spent countless hours in the stores, absorbing not only how jewelry was made, but why every piece should have a story.
Working alongside Lorraine throughout her career, Larry learned every aspect of the business—from design and merchandising to customer relationships and the importance of American-made craftsmanship. The lessons weren’t learned from a textbook; they were learned beside his mother, one customer, one collection, and one piece of jewelry at a time.
Although Lorraine passed away in 2017, her creative spirit never left the workshop.
Today, Larry continues to guide Lorraine Frances with the same values his mother built the company upon. Alongside the master artisan who worked with Lorraine for many years and continues to handcraft her original designs, he remains committed to preserving her artistic vision while thoughtfully introducing new collections inspired by the same creativity, storytelling, and adventurous spirit that defined Lorraine from the very beginning.
From the nostalgic designs in our Time For… Collection to one-of-a-kind vintage creations and original collections inspired by travel, history, and life’s meaningful moments, every piece is handcrafted in the USA with the same commitment to creativity, quality, and storytelling that has always defined the Lorraine Frances name.
Our Philosophy
We believe jewelry should do more than complete an outfit.
It should spark a memory.
Celebrate a milestone.
Honor a passion.
Start a conversation.
Tell a story.
That was Lorraine’s gift.
It remains our promise.
Thank You
Whether you’ve been collecting Lorraine Frances jewelry for years or you’ve just discovered us, we’re honored to share Lorraine’s legacy with you.
Every design we create carries forward the values Lorraine believed in—originality, craftsmanship, creativity, and the joy of making something truly meaningful.
We hope every piece you wear becomes part of your story.