Friday, September 3, 2010

Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Rachel Schwarz

July 23, 2010 by jbrana  
Filed under Featured News, What's New

Photographer: Rachel Schwarz Models: Naeemah of Je Models/ Yasmin of City Models/ Helena Bianca- Rogue Spot Light Designers: Leila Hafzi reped by HSMPR, Bao Tranchi, Bryan Hearns, John. S Brana represented by Altitude Promotions, & Shabnam Quassemi Wardrobe Stylist: Devon Nuszer Hair & Make-up: Akemi Yagi Assistants: Nino Palana & Ania Hogan

The Perfect Gift – Tips On How To Select Handmade Jewelry

July 19, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under What's New

Plan Ahead Before Shopping for Handmade Jewelry Shopping for handmade jewelry can be difficult without the right forethought and planning. Before shopping online, at a boutique, or a gallery or jewelry store that specializes in handmade jewelry, take a moment to think about a few things. Knowing a woman or man’s taste in jewelry and [...]

Statement Jewelry

June 27, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Gold Jewelry, What's New

Statement Jewelry – Defining Your Unique Sense of Style Statement jewelry has boldness, high style, and most of all, presence. It’s the kind of jewelry that makes an immediate and long lasting impression. It doesn’t just show up, it makes an entrance. This is why it is a popular choice for independent women with a [...]

Keishi Pearls

June 20, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Gemstones, What's New

Keishi Pearls – A Brief History Pearls have been a prized element for jewelry for thousands of years. Although the most expensive pearls earn their price for their regular shape, even lustre and smooth surface many “inferior” pearl shapes are now becoming popular for their unique appearance and striking style that they can add to [...]

New Handmade Jewelry Collection Premiers at CALA Market Apparel Show

June 15, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Events

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 – [...]

Timeless Disc Earrings

May 10, 2010 by jbrana  
Filed under What's New

Trendy & Timeless Disc Earrings Trends will come and they will go, and they’re always fun to follow when they’re popular. But the fashionable and savvy shopper knows that classic styles span the test of time. Cardigan sweaters. Loafers. Trenchcoats. Disc earrings. Be they large or small, classic disc shapes are always a favorite among [...]

Win a Free Pair of Handmade Fine Silver Earrings – May 2010 Jewelry Freebie

May 1, 2010 by jbrana  
Filed under Events, Sales Promotions, Silver Jewelry

For May, win these beautiful Hammered Fine Silver Earrings with a slightly hammered finish 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 [...]

Visit Handmade Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market

March 12, 2010 by jbrana  
Filed under Events

March 18-23, 2010 -  Visit Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market in the Cooper Design Building #321 from Thursday, 3/18 – Tuesday, 3/23.  Altitude Promotions will be showcasing the latest Fall 2010 and Summer 2010 designer jewelry collections by John S. Brana. View the collections in person in The Great Room [...]

Win Free Handmade Jewelry Each Month on www.johnsbrana.com!

March 7, 2010 by jbrana  
Filed under Events, Sales Promotions

Starting March 2010, www.johnsbrana.com will be running a monthly drawing for one featured piece of jewelry.  For March, win these light-catching Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com  Your entry carries over month to month, so there’s no need to re-enter every month. [...]

Patinated Copper Jewelry – The Muir Woods Collection

February 5, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Video

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FOCUS Apparel and Accessories Show – New Summer 2010 Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

January 7, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Events

January 16-18, 2010 -  “The FOCUS” Apparel and Accessories Show, taking place from January 16- 18, 2010 in the California Market Center (CMC) Penthouse on the 13th Floor, A-Wing will feature hand-picked emerging and established lines.   “FOCUS is the tradeshow destination for buyers to find the best new, up & coming, artist driven lines. During [...]

San Francisco Inspired Jewelry Collections Video

January 5, 2010 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Video

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Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana

November 28, 2009 by jbrana  
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Black Friday – Bloomingdale’s – Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

November 24, 2009 by jbrana  
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Sea Cliff Handmade Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Collection

November 22, 2009 by jbrana  
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Jewelry Buyers May Now View Handmade Jewelry Collections by John S. Brana in the Altitude Promotions Fashion Showroom

November 6, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Events

John 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. [...]

First Impressions – What Does Your Jewelry Tell Others?

October 8, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Gemstones

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 [...]

Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana to be featured at Fleet Week Fashion Event

September 30, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Events

Handmade jewelry collections by John S. Brana will be showcased during Fleet Week Fashion Event, at Live Worms Gallery, 1345 Grant Ave. and 1418 Grant Ave. (next to Ooma), Saturday, October 10th – 10am to 7pm and October 11th – 11am to 5pm. Shop directly from the San Francisco Bay Area’s innovative designers offering collections [...]

Receive 20% all Handmade Jewelry at the Bloomingdale’s – John S. Brana Trunk Show

September 29, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Events, Video

Here’s an introduction to my Muir Woods patinated handmade copper jewelry collection I will be premiering this weekend at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The trunk show will take place Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family Discount of 20% off all jewelry during this [...]

“Muir Woods” Nature-Inspired Jewelry Collection is On Target for 2010 Jewelry Trends

September 8, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Copper Jewelry, Events, Featured News

John S. Brana, handcrafted fine jewelry designer, releases a collection of nature-inspired jewelry featuring forest motifs, raw gemstones and patinated copper that will premier at a Bloomingdale’s – Stanford Trunk Show this October.

The Endless Shades of Blue Topaz Gemstones

September 5, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Gemstones

It can be as blue as the sky, a slightly greenish blue, or a highly saturated “electric” blue. Whatever its shade, Blue Topaz has a place in beautiful jewelry and intriguing legends. Like most topazes, which are quartz crystals, Blue Topaz starts out as a nearly clear or lightly shade crystal. The gem is then [...]

John S Brana Introduces New Jewelry Collection “Muir Woods”

August 22, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Video


Powder Blue Patinated Pendant with Hammered Copper Neckwire by John S. Brana - Muir Woods Collection

Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes “Babe Be Mine” Fashion Show – Event Photos

May 22, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Events


Babe by Mine Fashion Show by Charleston Pierce

Handmade Gemstone Jewelry – A Classic Timeless Look

March 20, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Gemstones


Handmade Gemstone Jewelry by John S. Brana - Sonoma Beaded Gemstone Chainmail Collection

Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry: A Gift for Anyone

March 14, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Silver Jewelry


Hammered Sterling Silver Disk Earrings by John S. Brana - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

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