Red Patinated Copper Disc Earrings – September 2010 Jewelry Freebie

For September, win these beautiful Red Patinated Copper Disc earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month. Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so enter [...]

Metalsmithing 101 – The Jewelers Toolbox

Techniques of Master Jewelers Working and shaping metal into exquisite pieces of jewelry takes time, patience and the knowledge of various metalworking techniques such as chasing, repoussé, hammering and piercing. Expert craftsmen, like John S. Brana, use a variety of techniques on each piece of jewelry to create the various masterpieces within their collection. Chasing [...]

Peridot – August’s Birthstone

The History of Peridot in Jewelry The green and gold hues of the gem, peridot, have been in high demand for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian priests drank to the goddess, Isis, from cups made out of the stone. This connection with a higher power continued over the ages, and peridot can now be found [...]

New Handmade Jewelry Collection Premiers at CALA Market Apparel Show

June 21-22, 2010 -  Visit Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana at the CALA Market in the St. Francis Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco from Monday, 6/21 – Tuesday, 6/22.  Altitude Promotions will be showcasing the new Marina Collection of Earrings, Pendants, and Cuffs by designer John S. Brana. View the collections in person – [...]

Win a Free Pair of Lime Lily Pad Earrings – June 2010 Jewelry Freebie

For June, win these beautiful Lime Green Lily Pad Aluminum earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below. Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month. Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so [...]

Win a Free Pair of Red Copper Patinated Lily Pad Earrings – April 2010 Jewelry Freebie

For April, win these beautiful Raku-style textured Red Patinated Copper Earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below.  Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month. Each month will feature a different piece of jewelry, so [...]

Patinated Copper Jewelry – The Muir Woods Collection

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Muir Woods Copper Patinated Earrings

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Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana

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Sea Cliff Handmade Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Collection

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First Impressions – What Does Your Jewelry Tell Others?

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 [...]

Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S Brana Talks About His Monterey Collection

Muir Woods Sterling Silver and Aluminum Jewelry

Karri Ann Frerichs introduces Muir Woods Sterling Silver and Aluminum jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana. Uniquely designed leaf earrings inspired by Muir Woods handcrafted in a wide variety of sleek and contemporary styles.

Learn Secrets About Your Jewelry That Most Women Will Never Know….

“Luxurious Gypsy”…Oscar de la Renta launches couture jewelry collection that is definitely not “shy.”

John S. Brana accessorizes upcoming Spring 09 Collection by theSutra

Anamika wears Brazilian Fire Agate Pendant from the SoMa Collection and Two Anticlastic Copper Bracelets from the Sea Cliff Collection Anamika wears Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff and Jellyfish earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection along with a Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection. Anamika wears Crystal Quartz, Citrine, and Onyx Beaded Gemstone [...]

Collections Coming Soon to www.johnsbrana.com

SoMa Collection – Watch for hammered silver and bronze rings set with faceted colored gemstones and cabochons – July 2008. Nob Hill – Matching rings and pendants in sterling silver, vermeil, and 14K – 18K yellow gold – August 2008. Muir Woods – NEW – Inspired by the natural beauty of Muir Woods, this collection [...]

New Beaded Gemstone Earrings – Barbary Coast Collection

Are you ready for something different? I have been working on an innovative style of wire wrapped beaded gemstone earrings for spring to the Barbary Coast Collection. These new earrings feature various semi-precious gemstone beads in either Fine Silver, 14K Gold Filled, or 14K or 18K Gold. Current selections include Apatite, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Crystal Quartz, [...]

Gentry Magazine features 18k Gold Amethyst Earrings from the Pacific Heights Collection

A pair of earrings from jewelry designer John S. Brana will spruce up that white button-down shirt and wide-leg trouser pants. These ornate earrings from the Pacific Heights Collection ($1,235) feature 18k gold cascading swirls and ornate amethyst stones.       Gentry Magazine’s mission is “to report and reflect on our community at large [...]

New Fabricated Jellyfish Earrings

Bold and delicate treasures from John S. Brana – Dazzling New Spring/Summer 2007 Collection Unveiled

Inspired by the Bay Area’s natural beauty, jewelry designer John S. Brana presents exciting new additions to his distinctive Monterey and SoMa jewelry collections. Carefully handcrafted with the utmost precision and care, John’s designs evoke the sensual and ever-changing elements of nature. For the Monterey collection, John features Italian mesh, an extremely fine brass wire [...]