Earwires | Handmade Jewelry Blog by Jewelry Designer John S Brana

Hammered Copper Tear Drop Earrings – Large

February 10, 2011 By John S. Brana 26 Comments

Hammered Copper Large Tear Drop Earrings

Take your look from day to night, without having to change your earrings. These haute copper hoops glisten with a lustrous hammered finish, giving them the shimmer and shine that your style demands. Just like rose gold, but for a fraction of the price!

Measures approximately 3 3/4″ L x 1 1/4″ W

Sterling Silver French Earwires, for pierced ears only

Copper

Protective coating applied to resist tarnish

Gift Boxed.

Price:$48.00

Phlox Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings – Medium

January 28, 2011 By John S. Brana 26 Comments

Phlox Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings

An intense violet gleam blooms from these fabulous lily pad earrings. Shimmer and shine in head-turning style with these 2″ Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Phlox earrings. Meticulously crafted with a mesmerizing mix of texture and light that captures the season’s most-wanted look in jewelry.

Measures approximately 2 1/2″ L x 1 1/2″ W

Anodized Aluminum – Color Will Not Fade

Sterling Silver French Earwires, for pierced ears only

Gift Boxed

Phlox is one of Pantone’s most popular Fall 2011 Colors

Price:$40.00

Onyx Wire Wrapped Aluminum Triangular Earrings – Large

January 20, 2011 By John S. Brana 26 Comments

Triangular Hammered Aluminum Earrings with Onyx

The triangular drop hoop design of these aluminum earrings is fashioned with a highly polished surface and a lightly hammered texture. Creating interesting dimension and undeniable style, these earrings feature Onyx gemstone beads, set on Nu Gold wire inside of the aluminum rims. The use of black, gold, and silver creates an eye-catching spectacular look that is guaranteed to turn heads.

Measures approximately 4 ” L x 1 1/4″ W

Aluminum with Nu Gold wire

14K Gold-filled French Earwires, for pierced ears only

Gift Boxed

Price:$95.00

Garnet Wire Wrapped Aluminum Triangular Earrings – Large

January 16, 2011 By John S. Brana 25 Comments

Large Hammered Aluminum Nu Gold Earrings with Garnets

These elegant drop earrings are handcrafted in a chic, elongated triangular shape with a wire wrapped interior for remarkable texture. Garnet gemstone beads, set on Nu Gold wire inside of the aluminum rims, add eye-catching color to complete this spectacular look.These super light-weight earrings are guaranteed to turn heads.

Measures approximately 4 1/2″ L x 1 1/2″ W

Aluminum with Nu Gold wire

14K Gold-filled French Earwires, for pierced ears only

Gift Boxed

Price:$95.00

Texturized Nu Gold Hoop Earrings – Small

December 30, 2010 By John S. Brana 4 Comments

Always in style and easy to wear, these brightly polished Nu Gold earrings create a lustrous look for classic round hoop earrings.

Measures approximately 2 1/4″ L x 1 1/2″ W

14K Gold-filled French earwires and findings, for pierced ears only.

Nu Gold (Red Brass)

Texturized Outer Rims – Matte Finish Inner Rims

Gift Boxed.

Price:$36.00

Copper Bark Tear Drop Earrings

December 24, 2010 By John S. Brana 4 Comments

With their gleaming polished copper finish, these sweet tear drop earrings lend feminine flair to any look. Way pay for rose gold earrings when you can have the same look at a fraction of the cost with copper? The elongated silhouette is not just trendy–it frames your face with A-list shimmer.

Measures approximately 4″ L x 0.25″ W

Copper

14K Gold-filled French Earwires, for pierced ears only

Protective coating applied to resist tarnish

Gift Boxed

Price:$48.00 Special Price:$32.00

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

September 8, 2008 By John S. Brana 11 Comments

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.