John S. Brana Claims the BayList Best 2008 Best Designer Jewelry Award by SFGate.com

October 21, 2008 / San Francisco – SFGate.com, the San Francisco Chronicle’s online newspaper, announced the winners of its annual voter decided BayList 2008 Best of the Bay for 13 fashion and accessory categories on October 7. John S. Brana – Distinctive Fine Jewelry won first prize for Best Designer Jewelry based on a voter tally that began in August. He sits in good company as Ashley Morgan Designs, Peggy Li Creations, Gallery of Jewels and Silver Moon Jewelers rounded out the top 5 respectively. “I’m really thankful to all of my customers,” said Brana whose client reviews may be read online at SFGate – Reviews – John S. Brana. “They really came through for me!” And the internet honor couldn’t have come at a better time as John S. Brana prepares to be featured in two trunks shows and two fashion shows within the next 30 days!

On Saturday, November 1, members of the Asian American community will see John’s jewelry showcased in the grand finale segment of the Hatwalk 2008 Fashion Show featuring cancer survivors. This annual fundraising gala is hosted by the Asian American Cancer Support Network, www.aacsn.org, and will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Burlingame.

Retail buyers and the public are invited to John’s featured trunk show and fashion show in artistic collaboration with fellow San Francisco artist, Klaus Lange, www.seaklaus.com, hosted at Art People Gallery in San Francisco, www.artpeople.net, Thursday, November 6, 4p.m to 7p.m. And finally residents of the Ritz Carleton San Francisco, will enjoy his distinctive jewelry at an exclusive trunk show featuring wine and hors d’oeuvres for residents only, Thursday, November 13.

• To see the results of the BestList 2008 for all SFGate – Top Designer Jewelry.
• To learn more about each event featuring John S. Brana, please visit, Altitude Promotions – Events.
• To view all jewelry styles available by John S. Brana, please visit Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana.
• 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.
• To locate a store that carries John S. Brana jewelry, please visit, Retail Locations for John S. Brana – Handcrafted Fine Jewelry.