Men’s Designer Jewelry

Tonga Men's Sterling Silver Curb Link Bracelet

Tonga Mens Sterling Silver Curb Link Bracelet

Stylish Men’s Designer Jewelry

What does one look for when shopping for men’s jewelry? Style is most important, of course. Then, one looks for durability, a sense of chic, and a certain presence. In general, men are less inclined to follow the ups and downs of fashion trends and more likely to wear distinctive jewelry that represents their own unique personality and sense of style.

Redwood Sterling Silver Men's Ring

Redwood Oxidized Sterling Silver Men's Ring

The hip, cool, and classically American style of John S. Brana’s Handcrafted Men’s Jewelry fits the bill perfectly. Designed in oxidized sterling silver, John S. Brana’s one-of-a-kind men’s bracelets are ruggedly handsome and absolutely unique. These bold and chunky designer bracelets are available in four styles, any one of which is bound to appeal to any man with a taste for fine jewelry.

Nature Inspired Men’s Designer Jewelry

The Tonga Collection features a sturdy sterling silver curb link bracelet highlighted with intricate carving inspired by ancient Pacific Island tribes. The majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range is the inspiration for the distinctive Sierra Collection’s abstract design. The man who enjoys the grace and tranquility of the Pacific Ocean will surely be thrilled to receive a bracelet from the Wave Collection. The wavy design brings to mind the lull of a gently rolling sea. Then there’s the Rawhide Collection, which celebrates the days of the Old West by giving the oxidized sterling silver the look and texture of worn leather.

Each of these hallmarked, oxidized sterling silver men’s bracelets features an attractive and sturdy curb link design and substantial lobster claw clasp. Whichever you choose, you can’t go wrong by making your selection from handcrafted jewelry designer John S. Brana’s line of bold and beautifully crafted men’s jewelry.

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John S. Brana – Handmade Jewelry – Introduces Link and Article Submission Directory

Through link building and article submission, John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry offers a unique niche resource for jewelry businesses and artists seeking to build an online presence.

San Francisco, CA – The John S. Brana Jewelry Link and Article Directory offers webmasters and article publishers a highly optimized niche search engine friendly link directory. Our directory is 100% human edited. All websites undergo an editorial review to ensure specific guidelines are met before addition to the database. Only sites related to jewelry, fashion, and small business development will be accepted.

In addition to our link directory, you can also add jewelry and fashion related articles to further build your business:

  • Get your work published for free!

  • Free Publicity – Include a resource box at the end of your article and sell yourself, website, services, or product.

  • Establish yourself as an industry expert

  • By submitting your work to an article directory and allowing others to syndicate through our RSS article distribution service, you can exponentially increase traffic to your site

  • Online newsletter publishers are always looking for great content

Webmasters may submit their websites to the following link to take advantage of this free offer: John S. Brana Jewelry Link and Article Directory

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Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S. Brana Showcases Stackable Rings for Designers by the Bay Event Hosted by Shreve & Co.

John S. Brana is introducing stackable rings and matching bangles and cuffs to his collection of fine jewelry designs in 14K, 18K Gold, and Sterling Silver exclusively for the 13th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The most exciting creations include stunning cuffs in Sterling Silver, 14K, and 18K gold, sculpted and texturized by hand in his San Francisco studio. More than 200 guests well known in the Northern California jewelry industry are expected to attend this premier event to be held at Shreve & Co., 200 Post Street, San Francisco.

“As a second year exhibitor, I will be showcasing upcoming Spring 2010 trends that emphasize sculptural textures, color, and versatility” said Brana who is best known by his clients for meticulous attention to handcrafted details in the bridge jewelry category. Each texture reflects light in its own unique way allowing admirers to easily distinguish between the individual bands and bangles. Numerous “looks” can be achieved simply by arranging textures and color. Stackable rings and bangles come in seven textures handmade in Sterling Silver, Copper, 14K Gold, and 18K Yellow, Green, and Rose Gold, with soon to be released designs set with white diamonds, colored diamonds, and semi-precious gemstones.

The continual growth of Designers by the Bay, presented by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, has lent it the reputation for being the region’s premier fine jewelry event. Only 15 select jewelry designers will showcase their collections and guests may enjoy complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP for the event, please visit www.designersbythebay.com. To view current collections 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.

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Who Knew Handcrafted Jewelry Could Be So…Interactive?

Always an innovator, John S. Brana launched three new websites this month and even gave a sleek new face lift to his home site, www.johnsbrana.com.  Each new site targets a specific customer based on their desire for gold, silver, or copper jewelry and features search and comparison features unparalleled to any handcrafted artisan in the industry. See for yourself at www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com, www.handmade-silver-jewelry.com, and www.handmadecopperjewelry.com . 

Jewelry buyers may now perform side-by-side comparisons on any number of their favorite pieces to determine just the right style, texture, gemstone, size and price. Visitors may participate in a live community poll to tell the designer specific preferences such as their favorite gemstone, karat or quality of gold, and type of earring they prefer. Those with the most discerning tastes can find exactly what they are looking for by narrowing their search, and if you just can’t decide, customers can add their favorite items to a wish list and be notified if those items go on sale through various RSS Feeds.

Bubble Embossed Copper Earrings

"After seeing the fashion and jewelry industries suffer this holiday season, I decided I would make it easier for customers seeking handcrafted fine jewelry to find me," says Brana of his business strategies. "And when they do find me, I want to be sure I’m giving them the styles they want."  Brana is known for his handcrafted jewelry designs inspired by the landscapes of San Francisco and has been consistently experimenting with new textures, such as embossing, or adding new layers to his metallic collection of "SOMA" jewelry. New styles are available online now.
 

 

For more information and to view all jewelry styles please visit:

 

Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana

Handcrafted Gold Jewelry by John S. Brana 

Handmade Silver Jewelry by John S. Brana

Handmade Copper 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.

 

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The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences hosts John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry

 

The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco cordially invites you to our

Private Members’ Reception

12th Floor Member’s Lounge

November 13, 2008

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Welcome jewelry designer John S. Brana

and silk wear designer Klaus Lange

for an exclusive trunk show

 

Enjoy wines from Jessup Cellars

RSVP Required.  For more information, contact Altitude Promotions

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

John S Brana - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Claims sfgate.com BayList Best 2008 Designer Jewelry Award
2008 BayList Winner Best List 2008 Logo 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.

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The Heritage Boutique presents Handmade Fine Jewelry by John S Brana – October 11, 2008

October 11, 2008 – The Heritage Boutique – Dublin,  CA, in celebration of Diwali "The Festival of Lights" will be having a holiday trunk show featuring  distinctive jewelry by San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, autumn and winter clothing collections by Pria Kataria Puri, and JB Classic Labs.  The event will be held at the The Heritage Boutique, 4556 Dublin Blvd., Dublin,  CA  94568, between 4 – 9 p.m .  Contact Heritage for more information. 925-560-6591

The Heritage Boutique - Trunk Show Featuring Fine Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

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Fine Handcrafted Jewelry…from the Hands of an Innovative New Designer

New work in fine jewelry by the otherwise bridge category designer, John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry, proved favorable to the crowd at the Designers by the Bay event held at Shreve & Co. August 21.  This newcomer to the list of 20 established fine jewelry exhibitors showcased stunning textured cuffs, sculpted earrings and intricate filigree scrollwork in 18K and 14K gold and fine silver with gemstones.  Perhaps his most beautiful new design is a pair of spiraling 14K gold fold formed leaf earrings encasing strands of 13.5carat faceted peridots which, as so many good design ideas occur, happened by accident.

“I was drilling holes for the earwires using a drill press and instead of turning it off, I accidentally increased its speed and the metal just started flailing and spiraling around the drill bit!” described Brana who created over ten new designs for the event.  “When I finally got it to turn off, it had formed this twisted fan shape and I thought, ‘that’s pretty cool… now how do I do that again?’”  Thankfully, he was able to recreate the shape as it is now available with several gemstone varieties at a suggested retail of $880.  Equally as stunning is a pair of 18K Gold and Fine Silver Filigree earrings

Just as Brana is entering the upper crust of fine jewelry, he continues to develop his lines of bridge category designs inspired by the city in which he creates them, San Francisco.  Among the most commented upon and tried on piece of his collection for the event was his anticlastic copper cuffs.  “Copper is one of my favorite metals.  It showcases amazing texture and its rich, rose gold color is so beautiful on so many people,” said Brana who handcrafts original jewelry designs ranging from $65-$4000.  In the coming months look for new collections including Muir Woods featuring earthy, forest themes, and an artistic collaboration with a German-born chef at sea who captures the images of sea-worn ships in abstract photography and wearable silk art.  To view each of his collections, visit www.johnsbrana.com.  For wholesale and media inquiries, contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579. 

 

New Jewelry – SoMa Collection

18K Gold and Fine Silver Filigree Earrings
14K Gold Fold Formed Leaf Earrings with Peridot

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John S Brana Expands Fine Jewelry Collection Exclusively for Designers by the Bay event hosted by Shreve & Co.

John S. Brana is introducing to his collection new fine jewelry designs in 14K, 18K gold, and fine silver exclusively for the 12th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase, Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The most exciting creations include stunning cuffs in 14K and 18K gold sculpted and texturized by hand in his San Francisco studio. More than 200 guests well known in the Northern California jewelry industry are expected to attend this premier event to be held at Shreve & Co., 200 Post Street, San Francisco.  

“As a first time exhibitor, I definitely wanted to bring stand-out pieces” said Brana who is best known by his clients for meticulous attention to handcrafted details in the bridge jewelry category. Brana has always worked with fine and sterling silver, bronze, copper, and semi-precious gemstones, and has embellished several designs with 14K and 18K gold. This event, however, serves to unveil his first fine jewelry collection including major creations using 18K gold.

The continual growth of Designers by the Bay, presented by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, has lent it the reputation for being the region’s premier fine jewelry event. Only 15 select jewelry designers will showcase their collections and guests may enjoy complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP for the event, please visit www.designersbythebay.com. To view current collections 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.

 

New Jewelry Designs Exclusively for Designers by the Bay
Corrugated Anticlastic Sterling Silver Bracelet - Large 18K Gold Chased Cuff Corrugated Anticlastic Sterling Silver Cuff

 

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Jewellery World Review – San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, introduces the Nob Hill Collection

 

Jewellery World Review - April 2008 - Features Nob Hill Collection by John S Brana

Jewellery World Review Page49 April 2008 Nob Hill Collection

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Introducing The Nob Hill Filigree Jewelry Collection by San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana

John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry has added an eighth collection of one-of-a-kind filigree earrings to his diverse line of San Francisco-inspired wearable art jewelry.  This collection features his most open, airy and delicate wirework designs yet available.  The Nob Hill Collection inspires the re-appreciation for the nostalgic architecture of those Victorian-era neighborhoods built around the turn of twentieth century. 

“That was a time when we didn’t have to remind ourselves to stop and smell the roses,” Brana described in his San Francisco studio located in the West Portal neighborhood overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  “We appreciated craftsmanship and weren’t distracted by technology.” 

With this in mind, Brana sought to capture the elaborate scrolls and turbulent twists of the grill work on entrance gates that dot the neighborly streets of San Francisco’s famous Nob Hill.  After twisting three tiny pure silver or 14 karat gold wires, he sculpts the inner tendrils into a paired perfection.  No two sets are exactly the same.  Each design is then encased by a sturdy barrier of flat or half-round sterling silver or 14 karat gold.  Dangling a pair from you ears is a delicate daily reminder that if you can’t stop to smell the roses, you can at least take them with you.

"That demonstrated to me that what makes me happy is to help people celebrate special moments in their life through my wearable art jewelry rather than pursuing a cold corporate agenda like I was doing at Schwab," John said. 

The Nob Hill Collection is the latest addition to Brana’s line of limited-edition jewelry and wearable art collections each as different as their San Francisco neighborhood namesakes.  Just as each city block of this unique American city tells a unique story and every turn tempts a new adventure, Brana’s handcrafted jewelry is also sure to leave a lasting impression. 

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