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	<title>Handmade Jewelry Blog by Jewelry Designer John S Brana &#187; Art Jewelry</title>
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		<title>First Impressions &#8211; What Does Your Jewelry Tell Others?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you care or not, you make an impression every time you bump into someone different or see an old acquaintance. Research shows that in the first 30 seconds, an attitude is formed based upon your appearance. Your jewelry and what it brings to light about your character is part of that consciousness. If you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>STUDIO333 Fine Art Gallery features Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana at &#8220;My Bloody Valentine&#8221; Love Hurts Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="STUDIO 333 Fine Art Gallery features Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/studio333-fine-art-gallery-features-handcrafted-fine-jewelry-by-john-s-brana-at-my-bloody-valentine-love-hurts-event/">
<img alt="My Bloody Valentine Love Hurst Event - Studio 333, Sausalito,  CA" longdesc="John S. Brana Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Accessorizes Babe Be Mine - Valentine's Day Fashion Show by Charleston Pierce" src="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/Images/Studio333-Fine-Art-Gallery-My-Bloody-Valentine.jpg" width="140" height="140" class="style1"></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Niche &#8211; The Magazine for Progressive Retailers &#8211; Summer 2008 &#8211; features Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by John S Brana</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="Niche - The Magazine for Progressive Retailers - Summer 2008 - features Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by John S Brana" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/press-media-celebrity/niche-the-magazine-for-progressive-retailers-summer-2008-features-corrugated-sterling-silver-cuff-bracelet-by-john-s-brana/">
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		<title>Sterling Silver Fabricated Anemone Ring</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/sterling-silver-fabricated-anemone-ring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/sterling-silver-fabricated-anemone-ring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a new twist on an old favorite. This ring was fabricated (as apposed to casting) using Sterling Silver sheet and wire, oxidized to enhance detail. My prior Anemone designs (seen here) were all hand sculpted using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). The benefits of fabrication vs. casting / PMC are: 1.) Longer Wear due to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Bead Shop Features John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2006 19:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In celebration of its 25th anniversary and introduction of 2007 spring class curriculum “Awaken Your Creativity,” The Bead Shop (www.beadshop.com) of Palo Alto, CA features former student John S Brana. Owner Janice Parsons remarks “Over the past twenty-five years, I have seen students become recognized jewelry designers, bead store owners, and successful importers. I remember [...]]]></description>
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