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Red Patinated Copper Disc Earrings – September 2010 Jewelry Freebie

jbrana — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:34:34 +0000

Red Patinated Copper Disc Earrings

For September, win these beautiful Red Patinated Copper Disc earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month.

Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter now!

Click here to see the contest rules.

Congrats to our August 2010 Jewelry Freebie Winner -Alda Gates of San Francisco !!

Chased Copper Hoop Earrings – July 2010 Jewelry Freebie

John S. Brana — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:56:38 +0000

Chased Copper Hoop Earrings

For July, win these beautiful Chased Copper Hoop earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month.

Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter now!

Click here to see the contest rules.

Congrats to our June 2010 Jewelry Freebie Winner – Glenda Birman of New York City !!

New Handmade Jewelry Collection Premiers at CALA Market Apparel Show

John S. Brana — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:46:52 +0000

CALA Apparel Shows

June 21-22, 2010 - Visit Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana at the CALA Market in the St. Francis Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco from Monday, 6/21 – Tuesday, 6/22. Altitude Promotions will be showcasing the new Marina Collection of Earrings, Pendants, and Cuffs by designer John S. Brana.

View the collections in person – Suite #952 – ST. FRANCIS HOTEL, UNION SQUARE, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco CA 94202 . Parking available at PRIORITY PARKING LOT 490 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Book your appointment by emailing karriann@altitudepromotion.com or calling 415.738.6298.

Win a Free Pair of Lime Lily Pad Earrings – June 2010 Jewelry Freebie

John S. Brana — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:34:05 +0000

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings

For June, win these beautiful Lime Green Lily Pad Aluminum earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month.

Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter now!

Click here to see the contest rules.

Congrats to our May 2010 Jewelry Freebie Winner – Jessica Reynolds of New York City !!

Win a Free Pair of Handmade Fine Silver Earrings – May 2010 Jewelry Freebie

jbrana — Sat, 01 May 2010 23:59:32 +0000

Hammered Fine Silver Earrings

For May, win these beautiful Hammered Fine Silver Earrings with a slightly hammered finish by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month.

Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter now!

Click here to see the contest rules.

Congrats to our April 2010 Jewelry Freebie Winner – Kathy Jones of Ft Lauderdale, FL !!

Win a Free Pair of Red Copper Patinated Lily Pad Earrings – April 2010 Jewelry Freebie

jbrana — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:02:21 +0000

Red Patinated Copper Lily Pad Earrings

For April, win these beautiful Raku-style textured Red Patinated Copper Earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month.

Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter now!

Click here to see the contest rules.

Congrats to our March 2010 Jewelry Freebie Winner – Lucy Lee of Orange County, CA !!

Visit Handmade Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market

jbrana — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:39:34 +0000

Cooper Design Space - Los Angeles, CA

March 18-23, 2010 - Visit Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market in the Cooper Design Building #321 from Thursday, 3/18 – Tuesday, 3/23. Altitude Promotions will be showcasing the latest Fall 2010 and Summer 2010 designer jewelry collections by John S. Brana.

View the collections in person in The Great Room Showroom, #321 – The Cooper Building Showroom, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Book your appointment by emailing

karriann@altitudepromotion.com or calling 415.738.6298.

Win Free Handmade Jewelry Each Month on www.johnsbrana.com!

jbrana — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:27:23 +0000

Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings

Starting March 2010, www.johnsbrana.com will be running a monthly drawing for one featured piece of jewelry. For March, win these light-catching Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month.

Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter now!

Click here to see the contest rules.

Patinated Copper Jewelry – The Muir Woods Collection

John S. Brana — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:29:26 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions, interviews jewelry designer John S. Brana about his latest patinated handmade copper jewelry collection Muir Woods. See one-of-a-kind copper earrings in a variety of earth-tone colors, including hand-sculpted bronze tree-branch rings set with semi-precious faceted colored gemstones.

FOCUS Apparel and Accessories Show – New Summer 2010 Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

John S. Brana — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:20:03 +0000

Focus Trade Show

January 16-18, 2010 - “The FOCUS” Apparel and Accessories Show, taking place from January 16- 18, 2010 in the California Market Center (CMC) Penthouse on the 13th Floor, A-Wing will feature hand-picked emerging and established lines. “FOCUS is the tradeshow destination for buyers to find the best new, up & coming, artist driven lines. During the January 2010 show, FOCUS will feature many first time exhibitors including Project Runway Season 6 finalist, Althea Harper as well as the latest San Francisco Inspired Handmade Jewelry styles for Summer 2010 by John S. Brana. The January 2010 “FOCUS” Apparel and Accessories Show is also first in a year long partnership with Fashion Business Inc. (FBI) and will present the FBI “Designer Launch Pad Fashion Show” on the FOCUS show floor.

“The FOCUS” Apparel and Accessories Show will begin its 3rd year on the Penthouse of the CMC in January 2010. In that time it has carved out a niche’ featuring the top new, up and coming, artist driven designers and lines, not found anywhere else. January 2010 will feature rising star collections amongst many other great lines. Althea Harper was a contestant on famed TV program,Project Runway’s sixth season. Her line has a unique design aesthetic that combines tailoring, draping and shape to create garments that are both functional and beautiful. Althea Harper will be exhibited along with other lines from the Altitude Fashion Showroom including, Amber Pollard Handbags, Bees Company, India Rose Collection, John S. Brana Jewelry Collection, and Heike Jarick Blue Label Collection. View the latest San Francisco Inspired Handmade Jewelry styles for Summer 2010 by John S. Brana at the FOCUS Trade Show in the California Market Center Penthouse. Booth # 100. You may book your appointment by calling the Altitude Fashion Showroom at 415.738.6298 or emailing Karri Ann Frerichs directly.

San Francisco Inspired Jewelry Collections Video

John S. Brana — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:44:19 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs introduces San Francisco inspired handmade jewelry collections by jewelry designer John S. Brana. Barbary Coast – Beaded Gemstone Collection featuring tri-colored beaded gemstone necklaces and wire-wrapped spiral beaded gemstone earrings; SoMa – A contemporary collection of hammered silver, 14K gold-filled, copper, aluminum, 14K Gold, and 18K Gold earrings, cuffs, bangles, rings, necklaces, and bracelets; Monterey Collection – Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon woven into Fine Silver and Gold components; Pacific Heights – Solo statement faceted colored gemstone pendants, cocktail rings, and earrings.

Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana now available in SoHo, New York

jbrana — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:42:15 +0000

Item New York - 444 Broome St - New York City

Item New York, a newly opened boutique on 444 Broome St. between Broadway and Mercer in New York’s upscale SoHo neighborhood is the latest store to carry jewelry styles by San Francisco jewelry designer, John S. Brana. The cozy store features a minimalistic interior with gunmetal colored walls and dark wood accents and is beautifully stocked with a well-edited selection of one-of-a-kind statement pieces from jewelry to handbags. The store’s concept is to offer its shoppers that special signature piece that becomes the standout “item” to accentuate their ensemble. We weren’t surprised Item fell in love with John S. Brana’s Muir Woods earrings and Pacific Heights cocktail rings!

A hand-selected collection of John S. Brana’s copper, patinated, and aluminum earrings are now available to purchase at the SoHo boutique, including various pairs of his well-received “lily pad” earring styles. Shoppers may choose from John S. Brana’s dramatic, wire-wrapped cocktail rings set with large carat gemstones including smoky quartz, citrine, amethyst, and blue topaz from his Pacific Heights Collection. And, jewelry connoisseurs will surely spot the most elegant piece of the entire selection, the multi-strand layered gemstone necklace featuring amber, citrine, crystal quartz, gold freshwater pearls, and hammered sterling silver discs from the Barbary Coast Collection of statement jewelry. This is absolutely the perfect piece for that special someone who will fall in love at first sight.

Item New York
444 Broome St.
New York City, NY 10013
646-221-3472

Fold Formed Corrugated Copper Leaf Earrings

Maroon Copper Patinated 2 inch Lilypad Earrings

Large Carat Citrine 14k Gold Filled Cocktail Ring

Muir Woods Copper Patinated Earrings

jbrana — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:33:51 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs – Altitude Designers, features Copper Patinated jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The Muir Woods collection evokes the serenity and timelessness of this prehistoric redwood forest. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings are both delicate and exotic. The nature-inspired, handcrafted textures allow the jewelry to be gorgeously warped like the bark of a tree or the rush of river water. Burnt umber, red bronze, smoky lavender, iridescent greens and turquoise hues complete the collection.

Muir Woods Cast Bronze Gemstone Rings – Labradorite

jbrana — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:20:30 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Designers, talks about Labradorite and other Feldspar gemstones just featured by Colored Stone Magazine as the upcoming hottest trend in gemstones for 2010, and showcases several designs by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana incorporating this trend. Other featured handcrafted designer rings include Russian Jade, Peach Moonstone, Citrine, Moonstone, Green Amethyst, and Green Gold Quartz gemstones.

SoMa Statement Cuff Collection

jbrana — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:16:42 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs introduces the SoMa Statement Cuff Collection by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana during his trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. These bold Sterling Silver and Copper cuffs come in a variety of anticlastic styles and textures including corrugated, texturized, chased, and hammered.

Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana

jbrana — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:10:17 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Designers, introduces handmade copper jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. Selections include handmade corrugated and texturized copper cuffs, corrugated and chased copper earrings, chased and hammered copper necklaces, and bronze rings set with cabochons, beaded gemstones, or faceted large gemstones.

Black Friday – Bloomingdale’s – Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

jbrana — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:28:47 +0000

San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana will be showcasing his handmade jewelry at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford on Black Friday, 27th, 2009 through Sunday November 29th, 2009 from noon to six p.m. Situated in Bloomingdale’s accessory department right next to the Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag collection, shoppers can select from a showcase of his handmade copper nature-inspired Muir Woods jewelry designs all discounted 20% during Bloomingdale’s Black Friday weekend event.

Shoppers are encouraged to visit www.Bloomingdales.com and choose the Stanford location through the store locator for detailed information on each sale and promotion. To preview jewelry that will be available at each Bloomingdale’s Holiday Trunk Show, shoppers are encouraged to visit www.JohnSBrana.com and click on the collections tab to view jewelry styles from the Muir Woods, Pacific Heights, Monterey, and SoMa Collections.

Bloomingdale’s will host the following events and promotions which may also be applied to jewelry purchases during each John S. Brana Holiday Trunk Show:

• November 27-29, Black Friday Sales
• December 5-6, Bloomingdale’s Private Sale
• December 19-20, Bloomingdale’s Insider Sale
• December 26-27, Bloomingdale’s After Christmas Sale.

Sea Cliff Handmade Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Collection

jbrana — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:52:27 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs talks about John S. Brana’s Sea Cliff Collection at his Bloomingdale’s – Stanford trunk show. Just like creatures of the sea, no two creations are alike as each is individually handcrafted by jewelry designer John S. Brana. Make a statement with jellyfish-shaped earrings embellished with freshwater pearls, anemone or starfish-shaped rings set with tiny gemstones and coral reef inspired silver anticlastic cuffs.

Muir Woods – Handcrafted Bronze Ring Collection

jbrana — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:27:54 +0000

Karri Ann Frerichs introduces handmade bronze rings and sterling silver rings set with semi-precious gemstones by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana at his November 13-14 trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The Muir Wood’s jewelry collection features nature inspired tree branch rings that hold large faceted Citrine, Labradorite, Moonstone, Green Amethyst, Rutilated Quartz, Amethyst, and Green Gold Quartz gemstones.

Jewelry Buyers May Now View Handmade Jewelry Collections by John S. Brana in the Altitude Promotions Fashion Showroom

jbrana — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:01:22 +0000

John S. Brana has been designing handcrafted jewelry since 2006 and has been been featured in over a dozen fashion media and jewelry trade publications since launching his career. This November, he became one of a handful of jewelry designers whose collections are showcased by fashion sales representatives in San Francisco’s only fashion showroom collective. Retail buyers and fashion editors may now view John S. Brana’s handcrafted fine jewelry in the newly opened Altitude Promotions showroom in the Sobel Building in the heart of San Francisco’s famed design district.

The San Francisco Fashion Collective consists of seven fashion sales representatives, each with their own showroom, who manage over 35 apparel and accessory brands. This November, Altitude Promotions joined the SFFC and opened its own showroom featuring four fashion brands including the jewelry collections by bridge category jewelry designer, John S. Brana. San Francisco-inspired jewelry collections which are showcased include the Muir Woods Collection of nature-inspired jewelry, the Nob Hill Collection of fine silver filigree earrings, the SoMa Collection of statement cuffs, the Barbary Coast Collection of semi-precious gemstone necklaces and wire-wrapped earrings, and the Pacific Heights Collection of large carat gemstone earrings and cocktail rings.

The Altitude Promotions showroom is located in the San Francisco Fashion Collective at 680 8th Street, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94103. Retail buyers and fashion editors are welcome to visit the Altitude Promotions showroom to view John S. Brana’s collections and line sheets Monday through Friday from 9a.m. To 6p.m. To schedule an appointment with the showroom and to request line sheets, please email info@altitudepromotion.com or call Karri Ann Frerichs directly at 1.402.490.2579.

Tell Us Your Wishlist and Your Wishes will be Granted this Holiday Season!

jbrana — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:49:43 +0000

I love browsing online just as much as you. When it comes time for holiday shopping or just treating yourself, sometimes you can’t remember where you found that oh-so-perfect item weeks before. Don’t let your online bookmarks get out of control – simply tell me your wish list (and I’ll offer special VIP pricing to make your wishes come true)!

New this Holiday 2009 Gift Giving Season, I want to grant your wishes! This is your chance to tell me just what you want and I’ll ensure you get it this season. So let me grant your Holiday wishes by starting your wish list today!

Just click on this link http://www.johnsbrana.com/customer/account/login/ and Create an Account. Then browse through my collections of handcrafted jewelry for men and women and click “Add to your Wish List” when you find just the right item. You can even “Sign Up for a price alert” and be immediately notified when prices drop on selected jewelry. When it comes time to purchase, simply return to your list and you’ll find special pricing on all your desired jewelry!

Happy shopping!

Shop Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana Jewelry All Season Long at Bloomingdales – Stanford!

jbrana — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:36:50 +0000

During his first weekend trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford this October, John S. Brana showcased just how popular his handcrafted, nature-inspired jewelry designs are with the Bloomingdale’s shopper. To celebrate this success, Bloomingdale’s – Stanford has invited John S. Brana back for a series of five subsequent holiday trunk shows beginning in November. All shows occur in conjunction with various Bloomingdale’s shopping promotions and sales, and shoppers will receive special pricing on jewelry by John S. Brana as well. Each trunk show will occur between 12:00pm to 6:00pm on the following dates: November 13-14, November 27-29, December 5-6, December 19-20, and December 26-27.

John S. Brana’s October showcase was situated in Bloomingdale’s accessory department right next to the Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag collection. Shoppers were immediately drawn to Brana’s handcrafted jewelry showcased by displays of cast iron sculptural tree branches that beautifully reflect his nature-inspired jewelry designs. “This is different,” shoppers would comment and immediately start browsing among Brana’s collections of patinated copper and brass leaf-shaped earrings, texturized sterling silver cuffs, and large carat gemstone rings. “Customers were really drawn to my latest earring designs which remind me of colored geranium leaves or lily pads,” describes Brana when asked about his best sellers. “They are also pleasantly surprised to learn that I handcraft each jewelry piece and am still able to price many of my designs under $100.”

Bloomingdale’s will host the following events and promotions which may also be applied to jewelry purchases during each John S. Brana Holiday Trunk Show:

• November 13-14, 20% off Secret Santa Promotion
• November 27-29, Black Friday Sales
• December 5-6, Bloomingdale’s Private Sale
• December 19-20, Bloomingdale’s Insider Sale
• December 26-27, Bloomingdale’s After Christmas Sale.

Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S. Brana Showcases Stackable Rings for Designers by the Bay Event Hosted by Shreve & Co.

jbrana — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:18:00 +0000

John S. Brana is introducing stackable rings and matching bangles and cuffs to his collection of fine jewelry designs in 14K, 18K Gold, and Sterling Silver exclusively for the 13^th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The most exciting creations include stunning cuffs in Sterling Silver, 14K, and 18K gold, sculpted and texturized by hand in his San Francisco studio. More than 200 guests well known in the Northern California jewelry industry are expected to attend this premier event to be held at Shreve & Co., 200 Post Street, San Francisco.

“As a second year exhibitor, I will be showcasing upcoming Spring 2010 trends that emphasize sculptural textures, color, and versatility” said Brana who is best known by his clients for meticulous attention to handcrafted details in the bridge jewelry category. Each texture reflects light in its own unique way allowing admirers to easily distinguish between the individual bands and bangles. Numerous “looks” can be achieved simply by arranging textures and color. Stackable rings and bangles come in seven textures handmade in Sterling Silver, Copper, 14K Gold, and 18K Yellow, Green, and Rose Gold, with soon to be released designs set with white diamonds, colored diamonds, and semi-precious gemstones.

The continual growth of Designers by the Bay, presented by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, has lent it the reputation for being the region’s premier fine jewelry event. Only 15 select jewelry designers will showcase their collections and guests may enjoy complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP for the event, please visit www.designersbythebay.com. To view current collections by John S. Brana, please visit www.johnsbrana.com. For more information and media requests regarding John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs at 402.490.2579 or karriann@altitudepromotion.com.

Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana to be featured at Fleet Week Fashion Event

jbrana — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:10:38 +0000

Handmade jewelry collections by John S. Brana will be showcased during Fleet Week Fashion Event, at Live Worms Gallery, 1345 Grant Ave. and 1418 Grant Ave. (next to Ooma), Saturday, October 10th – 10am to 7pm and October 11th – 11am to 5pm.

Shop directly from the San Francisco Bay Area’s innovative designers offering collections for women, men, children and the home. View and shop artwork and photography from Bay Area artists and fashion photographers. John S. Brana will be featuring his newest patinated handmade copper jewelry collection “Muir Woods” along with an upcoming line of stackable rings, bangles, and statement cuffs.

For more information about this event, check out the Style Elevation website.

Receive 20% all Handmade Jewelry at the Bloomingdale’s – John S. Brana Trunk Show

jbrana — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:56:59 +0000

Here’s an introduction to my Muir Woods patinated handmade copper jewelry collection I will be premiering this weekend at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The trunk show will take place Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family Discount of 20% off all jewelry during this exclusive weekend event. Just click on the link, print out, and bring in to receive 20% off all jewelry during my trunk show…also good for any online purchase at www.bloomingdales.com now through October 4th, 2009.

Click here to receive your coupon.

See the Bloomingdale’s Website for more information about this event.