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.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

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!

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Brana looks forward to premiering Muir Woods, his latest collection of nature-inspired jewelry, including one-of-a-kind cocktail rings and pendants featuring large carat semi-precious gemstones set in sterling silver and bronze. “It was perfect timing for Bloomingdale’s to contact me about a Fall event. I’m very proud of the Muir Woods Collection because it’s completely unique and I’m one of the few jewelry designers experimenting with different patina finishes,” describes Brana referring to his copper earring designs in various hues of turquoise, green, red, black and orange. Additional jewelry collections available during the event include filigree earrings, dramatic pendants, statement cuffs, cocktail rings, and necklaces layered with semi-precious gemstones.

All fine jewelry designs may be purchased using Bloomingdale’s 20% off Friends and Family discount, and John S. Brana will be present to greet guests and answer all jewelry questions. Event details will be available by visiting www.bloomingdales.com, clicking on the Stores & Events page and choosing the Stanford location.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

The number of John S. Brana jewelry collectors, versus one-time shoppers, has grown for the San Francisco-based handcrafted fine jewelry designer by 38% since launching his initial website, www.johnsbrana.com in 2006. With a diversified design portfolio of over 2000 handmade fine jewelry and fashion jewelry designs in price points ranging from $30 to $20,000, Brana has also increased his e-commerce presence to six niche market jewelry retailing websites. This innovative online jewelry retailer now invites his devoted and soon-to-be jewelry collectors to become VIP members of the Jewelry Guide for Design Connoisseurs.

Browsers are invited to become “Connoisseurs” for free and, once subscribed, receive exclusive pricing on his latest and past seasons’ collections as well as wardrobing advice directly from the jewelry designer. As so much of the jewelry buying process depends upon each client’s relationship to the designer, John S. Brana shares his design inspirations and personal stories directly with his Connoisseurs through email. First time Connoisseurs also enjoy purchase offers at incredible rates on selections of his handmade fashion jewelry.

“My client’s always let me know about how many compliments they receive on their jewelry purchases and that’s why they become collectors,” describes John S. Brana. “It really comes down to how good it makes you feel to wear it, and I wanted to reward my collectors because we all deserve extra ways to feel great!” Shoppers are invited to join the Jewelry Guide for Design Connoisseurs and receive their VIP promotions at any of John S. Brana’s targeted websites including:

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com 

Contest Rules

• How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  To participate in  this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.  

• Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com  Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
• Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules.  By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter "The Jewelry Guide for Connoisseurs". You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to enews  @ johnsbrana.com.  Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
• Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address.  All information is protected by our privacy policy. 

• Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
• Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly.  The July 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of August 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
• Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond.  If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final.  Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
• Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
• Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest.  Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

• How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in  this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.  
• Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com  Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
• Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules.  By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com.  Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
• Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

• Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
• Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly.  The April 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of May 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
• Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond.  If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final.  Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
• Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
• Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

• How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in  this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.  
• Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com  Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
• Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules.  By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com.  Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
• Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

• Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
• Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly.  The April 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of May 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
• Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond.  If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final.  Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
• Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
• Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

• How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in  this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.  
• Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com  Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
• Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules.  By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com.  Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
• Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

• Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
• Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly.  The April 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of May 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
• Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond.  If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final.  Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
• Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
• Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

• How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in  this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.  
  
  
• Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com  Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.

• Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules.  By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com.  Removing your name from our E-News newsletter automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.

• Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

• Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.

• Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly and the first drawing starts on 03/01/09. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.

• Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond.  If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final.  Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.

• Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on www.johnsbrana.com.

• Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

“John Brana’s jewelry is a perfect fit at GIVEN,” said Nick Romero, owner of Given which is in its second year of business. “All the work by our store artists share a common theme: creativity, beauty and just a hint of the unexpected combined with unmistakable quality. John’s jewelry has all of these aspects in abundance!" San Franciscans may best know this boutique location as the former camera store and recent set of Milk, a documentary of the 1970’s gay and civil rights activist, Harvey Milk.   Romero was most drawn to the raw, geometric texture found in Brana’s Tonga collection of fine silver chunky bracelets, cufflinks, rings and pendants. In addition to eight different men’s styles, GIVEN will also sell several women’s jewelry pieces including a chased link necklace, bracelet and earrings in 14K gold-filled and two hand-sculpted copper cuffs. 

John S. Brana began crafting his jewelry collections by hand in his West Portal studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean after leaving a career as vice president of finance for the Charles Schwab Corporation in 2003,. Brana’s creative influences come directly from neighborhoods in and around San Francisco, including Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Seacliff and Sonoma. To view all styles available 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.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

You’ll discover:

* How to choose the best earrings that flatter you

* How celebrities quickly go from looking PLAIN… to looking HOT… and how you can too- without plastic surgery or spending a fortune

* How to find your unique personal style… and know EXACTLY what looks best on you

* The dangerous jewelry mistakes you’re probably making that can sabotage (even ruin) your appearance

* And much, much more…

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April 4th – April 27th, 2008 – Bid on a $150 Gift Certificate from John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry and hundreds of other unique deals for the perfect price on the Great KQED-KTEH Auction! Choose from luxurious getaways from Hawaii to Europe, local spa packages and dining experiences, to one-of-a-kind items from John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry . This is your opportunity to support great quality programming on KQED and KTEH with your winning bids. All auction proceeds support KQED, KTEH and the programming you enjoy on Northern California Public Broadcasting! Click here to Register and Bid NOW!

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©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.

©2010 Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Blog by John S. Brana. All Rights Reserved.