Made of pure silver, this Seahorse is set with a 3*4 mm faceted Pear shaped Sapphire and measures 2 1/2 in length. Blue sapphires come in a wide range of shades of blue. Titanium and iron inclusions within the Aluminum oxide result in various shades of blue. Some stones are not well saturated and show tones of gray. About 90% of all sapphires are heated to a temperature of up to 1800°C but usually a little less in ovens for several ... Read More

These are a few of the color combinations I am currently working on for my Spring 2007 additions to the Barbary Coast Collection. The first necklace features Peridot nuggets, Champagne Quartz, Yellow and Lavender Jade, various colored Freshwater Pearls, Amber, and Ametrine nuggets accented with Vermeil beads. Ametrine, also known as trystine or by its trade name as bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. It is a mixture of Amethyst and Citrine with zones of purple and yellow or orange. Almost ... Read More

JCK - Jewelers’ Circular Keystone - www.jckonline.com - is currently featuring my “Pearl of the Sea Ring” in the "What’s New in Jewelry" December 2006 issue. The monthly section of “What’s New in Jewelry” features new designs and upcoming jewelry designers in the Fine Jewelry industry. John S. Brana's "Pearl of the Sea Ring" from the Sea Cliff Collection is featured on page 88. The Sea Cliff Collection features unique pieces that are bold in scale and accented with dramatic sea ... Read More