Frank Fraley
- Adjunct Professor, Jewelry Design, FIT
- Professor of Jewelry, International Program, Altos De Chavon Art School
Frank T. Fraley’s journey into the jewelry world began more than thirty years ago as an apprentice in the studio of Gennady Osmerkin and as a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. During the years that followed, Frank has created unique works of art for clientele that has included Kedar Massenburg, Music Producer; India Arie, Musician; Brian McKnight, Musician; Hill Harper, Actor; Sincere Thompson, Music Promoter; and numerous actors, entertainers, artists, and executives. The designs in his Bridal Collection lean toward a rustic and natural influence; the primary materials are 18 karat green gold, platinum, and diamonds. He creates original ornamental bracelets and necklaces with hand blown beads. Combining leather and pink gold is another form of mixing materials that makes Franks work very unique and desired by many around the globe. In addition to his exclusive jewelry creations, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, and as a Professor of Jewelry in the International Program at the Altos De Chavon Art School, La Romana, Dominican Republic.