I have recently been working on expanding my very popular SoMa Collection to include multiple link chain necklaces. The pictured necklace is handcrafted in 14K gold filled and features three different sizes of handmade rings. This collection was named after the South of Market Street district of San Francisco. SoMa's character has been shaped over the years by the cycles of boom and bust...going from an edgy alternative art and music scene of the late 1980's, through the soaring rent inflated ... Read More

I just finished working on this complete set of handcrafted 14K Gold Filled Chainmail featuring three sizes of Garnets. This set, along with individual sets in Amber, Amethyst, Pearls, and Serpentine can be found on my portfolio site under the Sonoma CollectionHere are some interesting factoids on Garnets: Color: Red, Pink, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Black Birthstone: January (Modern & Traditional), May (Alternate) Anniversary: 2nd, 6th (Alternate) Occurrence: Worldwide Rarity: Common Temperaments: Love, Courage to Live, Stamina Healing: Garnet regenerates ... Read More

New for fall, John S. Brana’s most lavish and wild collection is the Barbary Coast Collection. This vibrant collection of unique and one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and bracelets is reminiscent of the buoyant feeling during the California Gold Rush. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 18, 2006 -- New for fall, John S. Brana’s most lavish and wild collection is the Barbary Coast Collection. This vibrant collection of unique and one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and bracelets is reminiscent of the buoyant feeling during the California Gold ... Read More

Four of my Men's Collections were recently featured on the Jewelry Weblog by Tammy Powley. Tammy is a freelance writer and jewelry designer that maintains and writes the About.com Jewelry Making website since 1997. Read More

I am finally proud to announce the completion and launch of John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry. You can now preview my online gallery of premium custom handcrafted jewelry, wire sculpted jewelry, and fused silver and gold jewelry for both men and women, and locate a retail store near you where you will be able to view and purchase my jewelry. Selected collections are currently available at Residents Apparel Gallery , Porcelynne Boutique & Gallery in San Francisco and Marlowe & Company ... Read More

Bay Area native John S. Brana, former Charles Schwab VP of Finance launches his first jewelry collections for men and women inspired by the Bay Area’s natural beauty. The result is a collection of distinctive and meticulously handcrafted jewelry of the highest caliber. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 3, 2006 -- Bay Area native John S. Brana, former Charles Schwab VP of Finance launches his first jewelry collections for men and women inspired by the Bay Area’s natural beauty. The result is a ... Read More