Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photo Shoot by San Francisco Photographer Tricia Murajdova

 

Blue Patinated Copper Pendant and Neckwire with Copper Lily Pad Earrings - Muir Woods Collection

Blue Patinated Copper Pendant and Neckwire with Copper Lily Pad Earrings - Muir Woods Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

 

Chalk Turquoise and Onyx Gemstone Necklace with Onyx Tear Drop Earrings  and Hammered 14K Gold Cuff Bracelet - Barbary Coast Collection

Chalk Turquoise and Onyx Gemstone Necklace with Onyx Tear Drop Earrings and Hammered 14K Gold Cuff Bracelet - Barbary Coast Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

Chalk Turquoise and Onyx Gemstone Necklace with Onyx Tear Drop Earrings  and Hammered 14K Gold Cuff Bracelet -- Barbary Coast Collection

Chalk Turquoise and Onyx Gemstone Necklace with Onyx Tear Drop Earrings and Hammered 14K Gold Cuff Bracelet -- Barbary Coast Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

Chalk Turquoise and Onyx Gemstone Necklace with Onyx Tear Drop Earrings - Barbary Coast Collection

Chalk Turquoise and Onyx Gemstone Necklace with Onyx Tear Drop Earrings - Barbary Coast Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings - Muir Woods Collection

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings - Muir Woods Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings - - Muir Woods Collection

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings - - Muir Woods Collection by John S Brana

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings -- Muir Woods Collection

Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings -- Muir Woods Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

 

Sterling Silver Jellyfish Pendant with Amazonite - Aluminum Bark Cuff - SoMa Collection

Sterling Silver Jellyfish Pendant with Amazonite - Aluminum Bark Cuff - SoMa Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

Sterling Silver Jellyfish Pendant with Amazonite - Aluminum Bark Cuff

Sterling Silver Jellyfish Pendant with Amazonite - Aluminum Bark Cuff - John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

Sterling Silver Jellyfish Pendant with Amazonite - Fine Silver with Abalone Earrings - Sea Cliff Collection

Sterling Silver Jellyfish Pendant with Amazonite - Fine Silver with Abalone Earrings - Sea Cliff Collection by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry

 

Yellow Jade Sterling Silver Chainmail Necklace and Earrings - Sonoma Collection

Yellow Jade Sterling Silver Chainmail Necklace and Earrings - Sonoma Collection by John S Brana

Yellow Jade Sterling Silver Chainmail Necklace and Earrings -- Sonoma Collection

Yellow Jade Sterling Silver Chainmail Necklace and Earrings -- Sonoma Collection by John S Brana

Tricia Murajdová Photography

http://www.bijouimages.com

http://triciamurajdova.posterous.com/

 

MUA: Terry Alabata of Believe in Beauty Artistry

http://www.believeinbeautyartistry.com

Models: Faye Vale Trina Thierry

Recommended Reading

John S Brana – Handmade Designer Jewelry – Accessorizes Photo Shoot by San Francisco Photographer Rachel Schwarz

Sterling Silver Amazonite and Serpentine Chain Mail Necklaces

Sterling Silver Amazonite and Serpentine Chain Mail Necklaces

Sterling Silver Amazonite and Serpentine Chain Mail Necklaces

Sterling Silver Amazonite and Serpentine Chain Mail Necklaces

Sterling Silver Amazonite and Serpentine Chain Mail Necklaces

Sterling Silver Amazonite and Serpentine Chain Mail Necklaces

Red and Turuoise Patinated Tear Drop Earrings

Red and Turuoise Patinated Tear Drop Earrings

Corrugated Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff with Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring set with Moonstone

Corrugated Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff with Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring set with Moonstone

Corrugated Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff with Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring set with Moonstone

Corrugated Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff with Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring set with Moonstone

Corrugated Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff with Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring set with Moonstone  and Aluminum Leaf Earrings

Corrugated Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff with Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring set with Moonstone and Aluminum Leaf Earrings

Corrugated Anticlastic Copper Cuff with Red and Turquoise Patinated Tear Drop Earrings

Corrugated Anticlastic Copper Cuff with Red and Turquoise Patinated Tear Drop Earrings

Copper Fold Formed Leaf Earrings

Copper Fold Formed Leaf Earrings

Red and Turquoise Patinated Tear Drop Earrings

Red and Turquoise Patinated Tear Drop Earrings

Model: Ellen Hancock of City Model/ San Francisco
www.ellenhancock.com

Make-Up Artist: Tamra Marie of Look Artist Agency/ San Francisco
www.tamra-marie.com/

Hair Stylist: Preston Nesbit
www.prestonnesbit.com/

Jewelry by John S. Brana
www.johnsbrana.com

Mesh Body Suit & Leather & Mesh Vest by Chelsea Cutrell

Recommended Reading

Enjoy Beaded Gemstone Jewelry Every Day

Amethyst Vermiel Neckalce

Amethyst Vermiel Neckalce

Few things are more alluring than a lack of complexity. A simple strand with a small jewel speaks volumes. When it comes to jewelry, a strand of silver or gold adorned with a diminutive gem is enough for most events. But, there are times when you don’t feel the need to be elegant, or want to show off something that conveys your mood, your style, and your personality. Whether you are going out for a night on the town, out on a date, or even at work, something that is more exceptional and more “you” is suitable. Beaded gemstone jewelry is some of the most exclusive type of jewelry available, and virtually infinite in styles and character.

Beaded gemstone jewelry is usually a amalgamation of semi-precious gemstones and silver or gold. Just because the gemstones are semi-precious does not suggest that they aren’t important by the owner. This organization of stones is not based on how stylish or costly the gems are, but more exactly how rare they are on the face of the earth.The rarer gemstones – diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires – are considered to be precious stones because of their rarity.

African Opal Citrine Necklace

African Opal Citrine Necklace

Semi-precious stones include those which are usually found in lower-priced jewelry, such as serpentine, peridot, and amazonite. Although these stones are often less expensive, that does not suggest that they’re in any way inferior in quality to traditional precious stones. As a matter of fact, many quality jewelers will combine precious and semi-precious stones in one piece.

The stones found in beaded gemstone jewelry can be found in a variety different forms. Even though a good number of pieces will be small in size, they may or may not be polished or consistent in size. With semi-precious stones, the rarity of their color, clarity, or other qualities may add to their value – and jewelry designers often do not want to buff out those qualities.

Gems used in beaded jewelry may or may not be polished and refined. Modern styles in amethyst jewelry, for instance, favor less uniform stones. In numerous cases, the more extraordinary the stones are, the more expensive the piece of jewelry. Alternatively, pieces that include absolutely uniform beads of semi-precious stones can be quite costly and cherished by the wearer.

Beaded gemstone jewelry is a superb addition to any attire. It is often the jewelry of preference for daywear, but when worn with the right outfit, it can show off any outfit. The styles and designs are so diverse, that this variety of jewelry is fitting for practically any occasion.

Recommended Reading