Saturday, March 20, 2010

Copper.org Features Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana

March 9, 2010 by jbrana  
Filed under Featured News, Press

February 2010 – Issue #34 – “Copper in the Arts,” on Copper.org features contemporary copper jewelry designs by jewelry designer John S. Brana.  Contributing writer Rebecca Troutman discusses the allure of John S. Brana’s copper jewelry designs…
“Brana loves to feature nontraditional metals, his most recent collection thrusting copper and aluminum in the spotlight. His designs [...]

Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana now available in SoHo, New York

December 14, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Events

Item New York, a newly opened boutique on 444 Broome St. between Broadway and Mercer in New York’s upscale SoHo neighborhood is the latest store to carry jewelry styles by San Francisco jewelry designer, John S. Brana.  The cozy store features a minimalistic interior with gunmetal colored walls and dark wood accents and is beautifully [...]

Muir Woods Copper Patinated Earrings

December 12, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs – Altitude Designers, features Copper Patinated jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford.  The Muir Woods collection evokes the serenity and timelessness of this prehistoric redwood forest. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings are both delicate and exotic. The nature-inspired, handcrafted textures allow the jewelry to be gorgeously [...]

Muir Woods Rings – Labradorite

December 11, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Designers, talks about Labradorite and other Feldspar gemstones just featured by Colored Stone Magazine as the upcoming hottest trend in gemstones for 2010, and showcases several designs by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana incorporating this trend. Other featured handcrafted designer rings include Russian Jade, Peach Moonstone, Citrine, Moonstone, Green [...]

SoMa Statement Cuff Collection

December 3, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs introduces the SoMa Statement Cuff Collection by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana during his trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. These bold Sterling Silver and Copper cuffs come in a variety of anticlastic styles and textures including corrugated, texturized, chased, and hammered.

Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana

November 28, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Designers, introduces handmade copper jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. Selections include handmade corrugated and texturized copper cuffs, corrugated and chased copper earrings, chased and hammered copper necklaces, and bronze rings set with cabochons, beaded gemstones, or faceted large gemstones.

Black Friday – Bloomingdale’s – Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

November 24, 2009 by jbrana  
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San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana will be  showcasing his handmade jewelry at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford on Black Friday, 27th, 2009 through Sunday November 29th, 2009 from noon to six p.m.  Situated in Bloomingdale’s accessory department right next to the Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag collection, shoppers can select from a showcase of his [...]

Sea Cliff Handmade Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Collection

November 22, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs talks about John S. Brana’s Sea Cliff Collection at his Bloomingdale’s – Stanford trunk show. Just like creatures of the sea, no two creations are alike as each is individually handcrafted by jewelry designer John S. Brana. Make a statement with jellyfish-shaped earrings embellished with freshwater pearls, anemone or starfish-shaped rings set [...]

Muir Woods – Handcrafted Bronze Ring Collection

November 19, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs introduces handmade bronze rings and sterling silver rings set with semi-precious gemstones by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana at his November 13-14 trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The Muir Wood’s jewelry collection features nature inspired tree branch rings that hold large faceted Citrine, Labradorite, Moonstone, Green Amethyst, Rutilated Quartz, [...]

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

November 6, 2009 by jbrana  
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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 [...]

Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S. Brana Showcases Stackable Rings for Designers by the Bay Event Hosted by Shreve & Co.

October 16, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Events, Silver Jewelry

John S. Brana is introducing stackable rings and matching bangles and cuffs to his collection of fine jewelry designs in 14K, 18K Gold, and Sterling Silver exclusively for the 13th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The most exciting creations include stunning cuffs in Sterling Silver, [...]

InDesign Magazine – Unique Gemstone Rings by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana

October 9, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Featured News, Press

The Finer Things – Customer Types by Cindy Edelstein
“Chunky yet whimsical natural designs bring to mind elfin spirits in the woods while simultaneously channeling the raw gem trend.  Unique gemstones and obscure minerals that have a lot going on inside will resonate with our gal.”
Sterling silver and bronze rings from the Muir Woods collection with [...]

John S Brana Introduces New Jewelry Collection “Muir Woods”

August 22, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Powder Blue Patinated Pendant with Hammered Copper Neckwire by John S. Brana - Muir Woods Collection

John S. Brana to be Featured Jewelry Designer at Bloomingdale’s – Palo Alto Trunk Show

August 6, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Copper Jewelry, Events, Sales Promotions


John S. Brana to be Featured Jewelry Designer at Bloomingdale's – Palo Alto Trunk Show

San Francisco Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S Brana Creates Global Club for VIP Design Connoisseurs

July 21, 2009 by jbrana  
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Join Jewelry Guide for Connoisseurs and Receive Numerous Benefits for Subscribers Only from Handcrafted Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana

Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S Brana Talks About His Monterey Collection

June 28, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Jewelry by John S. Brana - Monterey Gemstone Collection

San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S. Brana is interviewed by Karri Ann Frerichs

June 12, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Sterling Silver Jellyfish Necklace with Amazonite by John S. Brana - Sea Cliff Collection

Jewelry Designer John S. Brana Talks About His Beaded Gemstone Collection Barbary Coast

June 5, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by John S. Brana - Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection

Jewelry Inspired by All Things San Francisco – NBC Bay Area Features San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S Brana

May 8, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Rock Your District - NBC Bay Area Features San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S Brana

Jewellery World Review Interviews Jewelry Designer John S. Brana

April 2, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Jewellery World Review Interviews Jewelry Designer John S. Brana

Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana Gets Ready for Spring Shopping Events

March 5, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Fold Formed Corrugated Copper Earrings by John S. Brana - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

W25mag.com Features Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana – “Waiting for the Bailout Boat”

February 24, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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W25 Magazine Features Selected Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by San Francisco designer John S. Brana

A Look at Silver Jewelry Designs

February 20, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Silver Jewelry


Silver Jewelry Designs by San Francisco fine jewelry designer John S. Brana

The Skinny on Designer Handmade Jewelry

February 17, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Copper Jewelry, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry


Sterling Silver Designer Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

What Does a Beaded Jewelry Designer Work With?

February 7, 2009 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Gemstone Jewelry


John S. Brana - Beaded Jewelry Designer - Prehnite Amethyst Carnelian Gemstone Necklace

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