Hoop Earrings

Hoop Earrings are the Perfect Compliment to Any Outfit

Within the diverse world of jewelry, it is often the simplest items which are the most popular. Looking through the top stores worldwide, it is obvious that hoop earrings are one of the most elegant accessories available. Favored by celebrity fashion icons such as Kim Kardashian and Alexa Chung, hoop earings are the perfect compliment to any sort of outfit too, proving that jewelry does not have to be intricate to be stylish.

Hoop Earrings Come in a Variety of Metals

Texturized Hoop Copper Handmade Earrings by San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S Brana

Texturized Hoop Copper Handmade Earrings by San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S Brana

These elegant accessories are also incredibly versatile as an artisan can use almost any metal available to create a range of exquisite products. From the warm glow of gold to the cold exterior of aluminum, there is plenty of choice available for the keen fashion enthusiast. Even copper can be used to form hoop earrings which look natural, stylish and very smart indeed. Because of this, the average consumer can find exactly what they are looking for, whether they are aiming for pure elegance or sheer simplicity while shopping for their next piece of fine jewelry.

Brighten Any Look with Gemstone Hoop Earrings

For added variety and glamour, some designs of hoop earrings include a beautiful gemstone attached to the bottom edge. This is perfect for those looking for a more fashionable twist to their next jewelry purchase and can be a fine way to brighten up any outfit whether you are at the office or out around the town. Gems such as blue topaz are especially attractive as they add a fine sense of color and flair to both formal and casual attire. While these sorts of accessories are a lot more expensive than their simpler counterparts, the extra cost then comes with added elegance and style as well.

 

Chased Nu Gold Handmade Hoop Earrings by San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S Brana

Chased Nu Gold Handmade Hoop Earrings by San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S Brana

When purchasing a pair of these beautiful earrings, it is important to ensure that the size is right for both your wardrobe and the places where you wish to wear them. Smaller sizes are great for the office as well as casual, laidback events. They also go well with more formal attire such as tailored suits and clothes in neutral shades. For the nightclub and more formal occasions, larger hoop earrings can be worn. Items including gemstones are also appropriate in these situations, and go well with designer brands and more elaborate clothing.

Visit Your Local Boutique for One-of-a-kind Hoop Earrings

When out purchasing your next set of earrings, make sure to visit some small, boutique stores. There, you should be able to find a wide collection of handmade hoop earrings that are well-made and very attractive. Because they are handmade as well, these accessories will be completely unique, giving you the opportunity to wear something which reflects your individuality in the best possible manner. Since these stores retail items which are not found anywhere else, they provide a great opportunity for you to make a statement and grab the attention of those around you with a pair of hoop earrings which is truly one-of-a-kind.

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Shopping for Handmade Jewelry

Brass Large Tear Drop Handmade Earrings with Garnets - Handmade Jewelry

Brass Large Tear Drop Handmade Earrings with Garnets

Handmade Jewelry – Quality is #1

When shopping for handmade jewelry, it is important to pay careful attention to the quality of the products that are being sold. After all, some pieces can be quite expensive and you should make sure that they are worth the price before you hand over your hard-earned cash. There are a number of characteristics to look for when choosing a necklace or bracelet from any jewelers shop. These include how the items look, how they feel when worn, whether they can be used in a variety of situations and how good the craftsmanship is.

 

Appearance

The main function of any piece of handmade jewelry is to make the wearer look stunning, enhancing their physical features. This applies whether we are talking about gemstone earrings or aluminum bracelets. In either case, the best quality handmade jewelry will look fantastic, able to bring out the wearer’s best features and drawing the attention of others. This should be the first thing that you notice when shopping for high quality accessories. If they look like they are worth a million dollars then they probably are.

Lime Anodized Aluminum 3-Tiered Lily Pad Earrings - Handmade Jewelry

Lime Anodized Aluminum 3-Tiered Lily Pad Earrings

Comfort

The next aspect to check when shopping for first-rate accessories is how well they fit you and whether or not they can be worn for long periods of time. The best quality metallic necklaces and gemstone rings will be light enough so that they can be worn for hours, and gently molded so that they do not cause chafing and cuts when taken on and off. The true master jeweler can fashion their particular types of products in such as way so that the wearer does not feel any ill effects while out and about.

Versatility

As well as this, the most creative artisans can design handmade jewelry which can be used in a wide range of circumstances. After all, there is nothing better than purchasing a flashy handmade bracelet or a stunning gemstone pendant that can be worn at the office, the nightclub or the local coffee shop. The finest pieces will allow you to look your best anywhere and anytime. When shopping for handmade jewelry, think about whether the item that you are looking at can be worn in both formal and informal occasions or not.

Craftsmanship

Finally, the way in which a piece of handcrafted jewelry is made is very important. By using the most effective techniques, a craftsman can create rings and bangles that will retain their original appearance for a long time to come. They will not fade and they will not break, so that you can use them for years after you have purchased them. This is the most important consideration to make when choosing fine jewelry as it will ensure that the item that you buy will remain useful far into the future.

Of course, it will be essential to focus on all of the above if you wish to purchase accessories that are truly worthwhile. Take your time and do your research and you should be able to add some high quality items to your handmade jewelry collection.

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Affordable Designer Earrings

Aluminum Brass Small Tear Drop Designer Earrings with Peridot

Aluminum Brass Small Tear Drop Earrings with Peridot

Don’t Be a Plain Jane – Wear Designer Earrings!

With a huge range of affordable designer earrings available now, there is no excuse to be a plain Jane! The period when jewelry was a luxury only pursued by the rich, famous and powerful is now long over. These days, anyone can afford to sport a pair of statement earrings thanks to the creativity of John S. Brana and other professional craftsmen. Their diverse collections are full of affordable handcrafted designer earrings that are perfect for anyone, regardless of their taste, personality, or budget.

Aluminum and Copper Make Great Cost-Effective Designer Earrings

By far, the most cost-effective earrings are made out of either aluminum or copper. While these may not seem to be very glamorous metals, they can form some stunning designs in the hands of a master jeweler. To see this, simply have a look at any online catalog of the more popular handcrafted jewelry designers.

Of course, if you are looking for affordable earrings that are a little more colorful, yet still within your budget, you can find what you are searching for in the range of gemstone earrings currently available. With a selection covering semi-precious stones such as amber, garnet, emeralds and pearls, you will be spoilt for choice when out jewelry shopping.

Serpentine Sterling Silver Chainmail Designer Earrings

Serpentine Sterling Silver Chainmail Earrings

Sterling Silver Designer Earrings Make a Great Buy

For those who have a bit more money to spend, but consider gold or platinum jewelry far too expensive, sterling silver handmade earrings can be a great buy. This dazzling metal can be shaped into a multitude of styles, ranging from hoop to chain maille designs, to form a classic look that will suit almost any sort of attire.

With this many choices out there, each as affordable as the next, it is a surprise to see that many women still are not donning a pair of dazzling handmade designer earrings when they are out and about. To find affordable handmade earrings that truly complement both your individual style and the clothing that you are wearing, have a look at the jewelry collections created that feature designer earrings by artisans such as John S. Brana today.

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San Francisco Inspired Jewelry Collections Video

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.

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Jewelry Buyers May Now View Handmade Jewelry Collections by John S. Brana in the Altitude Promotions Fashion Showroom

San Francisco Fashion CollectiveJohn S. Brana has been designing handcrafted jewelry since 2006 and has been been featured in over a dozen fashion media and jewelry trade publications since launching his career. This November, he became one of a handful of jewelry designers whose collections are showcased by fashion sales representatives in San Francisco’s only fashion showroom collective. Retail buyers and fashion editors may now view John S. Brana’s handcrafted fine jewelry in the newly opened Altitude Promotions showroom in the Sobel Building in the heart of San Francisco’s famed design district.

The San Francisco Fashion Collective consists of seven fashion sales representatives, each with their own showroom, who manage over 35 apparel and accessory brands. This November, Altitude Promotions joined the SFFC and opened its own showroom featuring four fashion brands including the jewelry collections by bridge category jewelry designer, John S. Brana. San Francisco-inspired jewelry collections which are showcased include the Muir Woods Collection of nature-inspired jewelry, the Nob Hill Collection of fine silver filigree earrings, the SoMa Collection of statement cuffs, the Barbary Coast Collection of semi-precious gemstone necklaces and wire-wrapped earrings, and the Pacific Heights Collection of large carat gemstone earrings and cocktail rings.

The Altitude Promotions showroom is located in the San Francisco Fashion Collective at 680 8th Street, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94103. Retail buyers and fashion editors are welcome to visit the Altitude Promotions showroom to view John S. Brana’s collections and line sheets Monday through Friday from 9a.m. To 6p.m. To schedule an appointment with the showroom and to request line sheets, please email info@altitudepromotion.com or call Karri Ann Frerichs directly at 1.402.490.2579.

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John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry enhances popular SoMa Collection of hammered jewelry with rings and incorporates 14K gold

Of John S. Brana’s eight distinctive jewelry collections, SoMa is the most contemporary and has been worn by celebrities including Natasha Bedingfield and Janice Dickinson. This collection includes hammered link necklaces and earrings, as well as his unique copper collection, and will now include 14K and 18K gold designs and rings set with solitaire gemstones. 

Until now, Brana’s only ring designs were elaborate cocktail rings with intricate wire settings from his Pacific Heights Collection and enchanting sea creatures cast in sterling silver from his Seacliff Collection. The new SoMa ring designs are simple and geometric and will feature 8+ carat gemstones encased in hammered sterling silver, 14K gold, or bronze.  Available gemstones include green-gold quartz, blue topaz, opal, amethyst, green amethyst, and citrine…just to name a few. The designs are clean and understated yet remain true to Brana’s signature stand-out-from-the-crowd jewelry characteristics. Brana will also release designs in 14K and 18K yellow, rose and green golds which were previously only available in sterling and fine silver, 14K gold-filled and copper. Look for hammered and chased geometric link designs, several of which will be set with semi-precious gemstones.          

John S. Brana resides in San Francisco where he handcrafts his eight distinctive jewelry collections inspired by neighborhoods in and around San Francisco. Each collection is as diverse as its namesake and includes:

      Barbary Coast- a dramatic and colorful display of layering semiprecious gemstones

      Monterrey- brightly colored Italian mesh metal intertwined through hammered silver

      Nob Hill – delicate filigree wire earrings inspired by Victorian architecture

      Pacific Heights- large faceted solo gemstones encased in 14K gold-filled and sterling silver settings

      Sea Cliff- surprisingly elegant life-like art pieces of metal-casted marine elements

      Sonoma- chainmail jewelry dripping with berry-like, cascading stones

And the Men’s silver-cast jewelry collection featuring cuff-links, bold rings, textured pendants and minimalist silver bracelets.

To view each of the John S. Brana- Distinctive Jewelry collections visit www.johnsbrana.com. For wholesale information and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579.

 

New Jewelry – SoMa Collection

Hammered Bronze Cocktail Ring - Blue Topaz Hammered Bronze Cocktail Ring - Green Gold Quartz Hammered Bronze Cocktail Ring - Boulder Opal
Hammered 14K Gold Earrings with Peridot Hammered 14K Gold Earrings - Circles Hammered 14K Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz

 

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John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry Accessorizes Fashion Model 2008

Amber Citrine Crystal Quartz Necklace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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, Garnets, Freshwater Pearls, and Peridot.

Aquamarine Wire Wrapped Earrings in

Garnet Wire Wrapped Earrings in 14K Gold Filled

Limited quantities are available online as well as through selected Bay Area retailers.

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