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Gentry Magazine – South Bay – features Barbary Coast Carnelian Necklace by John S. Brana

November 22, 2008 By John S. Brana 1 Comment

Gentry Magazine - SouthBay - November 2008 - Features Carnelian Barbary Coast Necklace by Jewelry Designer John S. Brana - Page 68.

John S. Brana’s Barbary Coast Carnelian Necklace is featured on page 68 of the November 2008 issue along with other fine jewelry by Thalia Jewelry, Stephen Webster, DeBeers, and Bulgari.

A BRANA BEAUTY Wearing John S. Brana’s Carnelian necklace ($1,285) to that next luncheon will get everyone talking—in a good way. Further enhanced by gold freshwater pearls and gold vermeil beads. this striking necklace adds elegance to a black V-neck wrap dress or a white cashmere turtleneck with black wool pants.

Barbary Coast Carnelian Necklace by San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S. Brana

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Smythe & Cross – Purveyors of Precious Jewelry Features Selected Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana

November 11, 2008 By John S. Brana 2 Comments

Smythe & Cross

December 3, 2008 - Smythe & Cross – Purveyors of Precious Jewelry, Burlingame, CA, will be hosting a grand opening and open house from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at their Burlingame headquarters. Preview collections of fine and diamond jewelry, along with selected pieces of handcrafted fine jewelry by John S. Brana. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP required. Contact Altitude Promotions for more information.

14K Gold Chased Anticlastic Cuff

SoMa Collection – 14K Chased Anticlastic Gold Cuff

14K Gold and Fine Silver Tear Drop Filigree Earrings

Nob Hill Collection – 14K Gold and Fine Silver Tear Drop Filigree Earrings

John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry – Now Available at Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco

May 21, 2008 By John S. Brana 4 Comments

Art People - Fine Art Gallery - Crocker Galleria, San Francisco CA

John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry is now available for purchase at Art People, 50 Post Street Suite 41, on the second floor of the Crocker Galleria. Handcrafted designs from each of Brana’s seven women’s jewelry collections, all inspired by eclectic San Francisco themes, are showcased. Art People is the forth bay area gallery or retailer to carry Brana’s 14K-18K gold, silver, copper and gemstone jewelry collections.

Art People hosts monthly art and wine tasting parties open to the public where guests may enjoy creations from resident artists, including John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry. The next party will be held Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Brana will also be featured as the artist of the month later this year. Opening reception information will be announced soon.

Among the nearly 40 one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces available in the gallery, selections from the Barbary Coast, Sonoma, Seacliff and SoMa collections are exhibited in Art People’s storefront window. Additional collections available include Monterey Italian mesh jewelry, Pacific Heights gemstone jewelry and Nob Hill filigree jewelry. Necklaces, cuffs, earrings, rings and bracelets are available for purchase.

To view each of John S. Brana’s – Distinctive Jewelry collections, visit www.johnsbrana.com.

For upcoming events and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions, at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579

Barbary Coast, Sea Cliff, and SoMa Colleciton in front window of Art People Gallery in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, CA

Sonoma Collection at Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, CA

Kempinski – Luxury & Lifestyle Magazine – Features John S. Brana Jewelry

February 10, 2008 By John S. Brana Leave a Comment

Kempinski – Luxury & Lifestyle Magazine – Middle East & Africa – January 2008

The Fashion Files – Look Great in 2008
Join the glitterati and set a shining example for the year ahead

18K Gold Citrine Ring by John S Brana

HER Pleated Halter Dress, Issey Miyake USA; Pleated Shrug, Issey Miyake USA; Shoes, Nina; Citrine Gold Ring, John S Brana - 12 carat Citrine ring set in 18k Gold – pages 18-19

12 carat Blue Topaz ring in Sterling Silver by John S Brana

Dress, Ralph Lauren Women’s Purple Label; Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti; Gloves, La Crasia; Ring, John S Brana – 12 carat Blue Topaz ring set in Sterling Silver – page 21

20 carat Swiss Blue Topaz cocktail ring in Sterling Silver by John S Brana

Dress, Aurelio Costarella; Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti; Gloves, La Crasia; Ring, John S Brana – 20 carat Swiss Blue Topaz ring set in Sterling Silver – page 24

Kempinski Luxury & Lifestyle Magazine is published by The Media Factory FZ-LLC of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Founded in Germany 111 years ago, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world’s most well known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in the grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and
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John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry now at Monkey on Chestnut – San Francisco, CA

December 12, 2007 By John S. Brana Leave a Comment

For those readers that live in San Francisco, you can now find selected pieces from my Monterey, Pacific Heights, SoMa, and Sea Cliff collections at Monkey on Chestnut in San Francisco’s famous Marina District. Monkey on Chestnut, named after a Monkey seen gathering jewelry from the ruins in Cow Hollow after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, is located right on Chestnut at Fillmore (2025 Chestnut). The store includes the works of over 100 local jewelry designers and vintage dealers. Come by and you’re in for a treat!
SoMa Jewelry Collection

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

December 4, 2007 By John S. Brana Leave a Comment

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 with intelligence, integrity, sophistication, and quality. Our distinctive coverage of people and personalities, towns and communities, history and travel, culture and events, has earned Gentry unparalleled respect and devotion from its readers.”