As we all know, this fall 2008 season is all about classic clean lines, and structured volume.  While the menswear suiting and frilly party dresses dominate the runway, one trend is helping these lines shine; heavily jeweled accessories.

Whether it’s the intensely large costume jewels of Lanvin, or the classically dark, regal jewel sets at Alexander McQueen, everyone is doing it.  But the greatest example of fall’s ultra encrusted , jewel sets were at Balenciaga.  Heavy looking necklaces with matching bracelets on both arms, perfectly accented the sleek lines of the Spanish chic collection.

With all the above designers in the Editor’s Top 10 Collections for fall at Vogue.com, we are certain that they will be the must-haves for fall.  So how do you get the season’s biggest accessory trend before it hits the magazine?  Established jewelry designer, John S. Brana,  is one step ahead with his Sonoma collection.  These seductive pieces loaded with garnet, amethyst, and amber gemstones are ready to go from the fall catwalks, into your jewelry box.   Inspired by the beauty and sophistication of the rolling hills of Sonoma, California, John S. Brana crafts his rich, grape-like collection to pay tribute to the wine country.  The elegant construction of these pieces, create a similar regal look that we see on the runways.   So whether it’s the clustered earrings paired with the chunky necklace like at McQueen, or the gem dripping necklace with matching bracelets at Balenciaga, John S. Brana’s breath-taking jewelry will make your friends remember you had the look first.

-Ashley Chavez, Altitude Promotions

Sonoma Collection

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