Karri Ann Frerichs introduces San Francisco inspired handmade jewelry collections by jewelry designer John S. Brana. Barbary Coast – Beaded Gemstone Collection featuring tri-colored beaded gemstone necklaces and wire-wrapped spiral beaded gemstone earrings; SoMa – A contemporary collection of hammered silver, 14K gold-filled, copper, aluminum, 14K Gold, and 18K Gold earrings, cuffs, bangles, rings, necklaces, and bracelets; Monterey Collection – Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon woven into Fine Silver and Gold components; Pacific Heights – Solo statement faceted colored gemstone pendants, cocktail rings, and earrings.
Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes “Babe Be Mine” Fashion Show – Event Photos
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14K Gold Filled Wire Wrapped Onyx Tear Drop Earrings – Barbary Coast Collection with Hammered 14K Gold Bangle – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection
Amazonite Sterling Silver Chain Maille Earrings – Sonoma Collection
Amazonite Sterling Silver Chainmail Bracelet – Sonoma Chainmail Collection with Wire Wrapped Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop with Amazonite – Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection
Amazonite Sterling Silver Chainmail Earrings – Sonoma Chainmail Collection
Corrugated Fold Formed Copper Triangle Earrings – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection
Fine Silver Anticlastic Earrings – SoMa Handmade Contemporary Jewelry Collection
Hammered Fine Silver Necklace with Chrysophrase Gemstones – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection
Baby Be Mine, Valentine’s Fashion Fundraiser for MoAD
Produced by Charleston Pierce
Choreographed by Ronnie Reddick
Styling by Karri Ann Frerichs
Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana
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Model Apryl Orr wears selections from the Barbary Coast Collection
August 27, 2008 By 11 Comments
Dynamic shapes and countless layers of richly textured semi-precious gemstones define this show stopping collection which also features gold vermeil, 14K gold, and fine and sterling silver. For those who love a statement piece, the Barbary Coast collection is perfect for those who choose to build an ensemble around their jewelry.
 Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection - Faceted Garnets and Citrine Necklace Model Apryl Orr wears Faceted Garnets with Citrine Flowers and 24K Gold seed beaded necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection, with 14K Gold-filled Fold Formed earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection, and 7 carat Marquise Cut Citrine Cocktail ring from the Pacific Heights Collection. Photography by Klaus Lange. |
 Barbary Coast Collection - Onyx Earrings and Amber, Crystal Quartz Necklace Model Apryl Orr wears Onyx earrings and Clear Quartz, Amber, and Onyx necklace and matching bracelet from the Barbary Coast Collection, with a 10 carat Marquise Cut Citrine Cocktail ring from the Pacific Heights Collection. Photography by Klaus Lange. |
 Nob Hill Filigree Jewelry and Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection Model Apryl Orr wears Amber and Clear Quartz necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection, 18K Gold and Fine Silver Filigree earrings from the Nob Hill Collection, 18K Gold Corrugated Cuff and Sterling Silver Marquise Cut Citrine Cocktail ring from the SoMa Collection. Photography by Klaus Lange. |
 18K Hammered Gold Cuff with Brazilian Fire Agate Necklace Model Apryl Orr wears Brazilian Fire Agate necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection, 14K Gold-filled Hammered Cuff from the SoMa Collection, and 14K Gold Fleur-de-lis Carnelian earrings from the Nob Hill Collection. Photography and Red Wheat silk sarong by Klaus Lange. |
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Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Jar Concengco
August 19, 2008 By 8 Comments
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Photographer: Jar Concengco
Models: Lena B. (dark blonde), Isle D. (brunette)
Stylist: Karri Ann Frerichs, Styling Asst: Punam Patel
Makeup: Cosmetics Couture
Jewelry: John S. Brana
Silk Accessories: Klaus Lange
Location: Pacifica, California
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John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry Accessorizes Fashion Model 2008
June 13, 2008 By 5 Comments
Amber Citrine Crystal Quartz Necklace
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Veronica wears Crystal Quartz – Amber – Citrine Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection.
Barbary Coast Garnet Earrings and Gemstone Necklace
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Quincy wears Garnet Wire Wrapped earrings
and Pink Coral, Garnets, and Citrine necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection.
Barbary Coast Amber Gemstone Necklace
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Quincy wears Amber and Onyx necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection.
Chalk Turquoise Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Merissa wears a Green Chalk Turquoise necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection and Fine Silver Anticlastic earrings from the SoMa Collection.
Barbary Coast Freshwater Pearl Wire Spiral Earrings
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Liz wears a Spiral 14K Gold Filled earrings set with White Freshwater Pearls from the Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection.
Onyx and Crystal Quartz Necklace - Barbary Coast Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Ashley wears Fleur-de-lis Earrings set with faceted Onyx and a Gold Quartz, Citrine, and Onyx necklace from the Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection.
Amethyst Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Necklace from the Monterey Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Sivan wears Purple Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon earrings and Amethyst Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon necklace from the Monterey Beaded Gemstone Collection.
Monterey Collection - Orange Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Necklace
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Fernanda wears Orange Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon earrings and necklace set with Carnelian from the Monterey Beaded Gemstone Collection.
Pacific Heights Citrine Gemstone Earrings
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Quincy wears Teardrop Citrine Gemstone earrings from the Pacific Heights Collection.
Pacific Heights Wire Wrapped Gemstone Jewelry Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Fernanda wears a matching set of wire sculpted Citrine earrings, pendant, and ring from the Pacific Heights Collection.
Fold Formed Silver Earrings and Keishi Cornflake Pearl Necklace from the Sea Cliff Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Sivan wears Fold Formed Fan Coral Fine Silver
earrings and Keishi Pearl necklace from the Sea Cliff Collection.
Sea Cliff Collection Pearl Necklace
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Jenna wears a Mother of Pearl and Fine Silver necklace from the Sea Cliff Collection.
Nob Hill Filigree Jewelry Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Photographer Sarah Ross wears
Large Tear Drop Filigree earrings from the Nob Hill Collection and Hammered Fine Silver necklace from the
SoMa Collection.
Chalk Turquoise Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Merissa wears Fine Silver Anticlastic earrings from the SoMa Collection and a Green Chalk Turquoise necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection.
SoMa Hammered Silver Jewelry Collection
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Liz wears Brazilian Fire Agate
Hammered Fine Silver necklace and Hammered Fine Silver earrings from the
SoMa Collection.
Hammered Copper Jewelry - Fold Formed Copper Leaf Earrings - Fold Fomed Copper Cuff - Hammered Copper Neckwire with Brazilian Fire Agate Pendant
Fashion Model 2008 – May 24, 2008 – San Francisco, CA – Liz wears Brazilian Fire Agate Copper Necklace, Copper Leaf Earrings, and Copper Fold Formed Bracelet from the Handmade Copper Jewelry Collection by John S. Brana.
