Our Story
My mom (Frannie) loved to wear wonderful, interesting jewelry. No matter how hard her life was or had been, in those moments when she put on earrings or a great necklace, she changed. Mom stood more confidently. She felt beautiful and a bit more visible, valuable and in control of her life. However private, personal or fleeting those moments were, they brought her great joy.

Though she passed on many years ago, my mom continues to inspire me every day. I named the shop after her (and the middle name she gave me) to honor her and the importance of feeling seen and in control of your life every day. My mission with Frannie & Elinor is to inspire you to feel beautiful, valuable and visible.

About our Collections
Our collections represent the high standards of Frannie & Elinor designs. We choose premium materials and take special care in designing each piece of jewelry. We design with metals used by some of the best jewelry designers worldwide. Our designs range from those crafted with single and mixed metals to pieces with semi-precious stones, Swarovski pearls or crystals, quality wood beads, cultured sea glass or limited edition accent pieces. Each piece of jewelry is made with close attention to detail from design to execution. Whether as a gift or a special treat for yourself, our unique, handcrafted jewelry will definitely turn heads.

Our newest collection, "SURELY CHIC," captures the simple elegance, style and grace of minimalist design with room for your own personal style. These inspired designs bring joy and uplift with every piece. There are "wow factor" pieces from delicate dangles to statement designs. Hammered gold, sterling silver and mixed metals come together in eye-catching earrings and necklaces. Each design is perfect for gifts and for discerning jewelry lovers year round!

Our other collections, like Enduring Beauty and our Signature Collection, include designs of minimalist earrings, pendants and necklaces all complimented by other metals, sea glass, accent stones, beads or pearls in palettes that are classic, contemporary and fashion forward. Use of hammered and textured sterling silver and gold-fill* (NEVER gold-plated, "brushed gold" or vermeil) make our unique designs high quality, long-lasting and perfect for day or night.

Quality Materials
Every bead, stone, sea glass feature and accent material we use is unique and celebrates slight variations in color,** size, opacity and texture. Variations are a natural part of the character of handcrafted jewelry and add to the beauty and one of a kind nature of your earrings, pendants and necklaces.

*I choose to work with sterling silver and 14K gold-fill like many top jewelers and metalsmiths today. After solid gold, gold-fill is absolutely the most popular option for quality and durability. Gold-fill jewelry, unlike gold-plated, "brushed gold" or vermeil, will NEVER flake, peel, turn your skin green or rub off. Gold-fill has a thick outer layer of real 14K gold that is highly durable and safe for most people with sensitive skin. The standards for gold-fill are also strictly regulated. These metals offer you excellent, top quality designs at affordable prices.

**Different screens and monitors may display colors in shades slightly different from the actual items.

Customer Service
Our commitment to highly responsive customer service is reflected in our Ready to Ship (RIS) practices and friendly communication with shoppers. We are always eager to help you find the perfect handcrafted jewelry as a treat for yourself or as a gift. Feel free to contact Joan Elinor here in the Etsy shop and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (Social media links below.)

Supporting others
Frannie and Elinor donates 10% of profits to those who share our mission of inspiring others to feel beautiful, valuable and visible. Thus far we have donated to Ukraine relief efforts, food banks, rides for seniors, a women's shelter and back to work program, arts programs for children, a community for the formerly unhoused and a writing and performance program for incarcerated women. Frannie & Elinor does not donate to political campaigns.

About our VIP's
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Wear with Joy!
Joan Elinor