Jewellery World Review Magazine Features John S. Brana Handcrafted Designer Jewelry – Reflections of Nature

Based in Bangkok Thailand, Jewellery World Review is a highly informative trade (wholesale) magazine that specializes in an eclectic coverage of design, industry news, and feature articles from designers, manufacturers, and exporters around the world. “John S. Brana – Reflections of Nature” was published in the February 2007 edition. JWR Magazine is published monthly and can be purchased through Amazon. An annual subscription runs $200USD.

Daniela Torres hostess of AOL Latino Fashionista Wears Selected Jewelry From John S. Brana

Latino Fashionista, produced by Savar Media is a new webisode on AOL Latino. The show is a re-creation of the highly successful Bravo show “Project Runway.” The judges include Designer Gustavo Arango, Fashion editor of people en Espanol Kika Rochas and the show’s hostess AOL Latino celebrity Daniela Torres. In the first and second videos, Daniela (in purple) is wearing an Amethyst Pendant in 14K Gold from my Pacific Heights Collection .

First Episode

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Second Episode

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In the final episode, Daniela (in black) wears an African Green Opal necklace from my Barbary Coast Collection

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Carlyn Galerie – “Autumn Jewels” features John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry

September 13 – October 7, 2007 – Carlyn Galerie, (Dallas, TX) presents “Autumn Jewels”, a collection of jewelry for all tastes: Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Glass, Semi-precious and Precious Stones, Pearls, and Mixed Metals. Along with twelve other artists, Carlyn Galerie is featuring selected pieces from my Monterey, Barbary Coast, Pacific Heights, and Sea Cliff collections.

A portion of all jewelry sales during this exhibit will be donated to CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund). “Craft Emergency Relief Fund is committed to supporting the careers of craft artists throughout the United States. Through business and career-strengthening programs, emergency relief support, advocacy and research CERF helps professional craft artists strengthen and sustain their careers so that they can thrive and, thus, contribute to the quality of life in our communities.”

New Autumn Additions – Barbary Coast Jewelry Collection

I recently finished a few new gemstone necklaces that incorporate upcoming fall colors. This necklace features faceted Crystal Quartz, Pineapple Quartz, Citrine, 24K Gold foil Venetian Glass, Amber, Butterscotch Amber, Black Lava, Buffalo Horn, Obsidian, Abalone, and hand-carved Onyx beads. The piece is accented with 22K Gold Vermeil granulated beads and is 23 inches in length.

Carnelian is a very traditional and popular fall gemstone. This necklace features unique hand-carved round Carnelian beads, accented with Amber, Gold and Copper colored Freshwater Pearls, and 22K Gold Vermeil beads.

In addition to Carnelian, Amber (fossilized resin) is another highly featured fall “gemstone.” In addition to two varieties of Amber – Baltic and Madagascar, this necklace also features Citrine, Brown Lava (natural), Onyx, Freshwater Pearls, accented with 22K Gold Vermeil beads.

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