Stirrup Earrings Slideshow

Lorraine Yapps Cohen

Stirrup describes the fabrication of an earring design. It requires a side-drilled stone or pearl with a wire securing the stone in a wrap that looks like a stirrup. The wire can be thin or thick, precious or base metals, each delivering variation.

Published by Lorraine Yapps Cohen

I design jewelry free from the constraints of textbook techniques and write non-fiction free from the rigors of technical expression. Chemist by training, creative by spirit, conservative in values, and art...  View profile

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  • Sandy James10/12/2011

    Very unique creations!

  • Judy (Montelauro) Harrell10/6/2011

    You are an artist! I love them all but number four is my favorite!

  • Mike Powers10/6/2011

    Absolutely beautiful... thanks!

  • Michael Segers10/6/2011

    Great work. I have a special appreciation for your jewelry after reading your article about the difficulties you had with a necklace.

  • Delicia Powers10/6/2011

    I love them all!!!

  • Rita Oakleaf10/3/2011

    Giddyup! :) I like #4 the best, but they are all pretty.

  • Michele Starkey10/3/2011

    Stunning Stuff :) You are so creative, cheers :)

  • Kathryn Neff Perry10/3/2011

    These are all so beautiful! I've never heard of "stirrup" earrings before-----beautiful!

  • Rebecca Bardelli10/3/2011

    Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

  • Mary Oberg10/2/2011

    Beautiful wearable art pieces! My favorite is #4

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