Metalsmithing 101 – The Jewelers Toolbox
August 9, 2010 by jbrana
Filed under Copper Jewelry, Gold Jewelry, What's New
Techniques of Master Jewelers Working and shaping metal into exquisite pieces of jewelry takes time, patience and the knowledge of various metalworking techniques such as chasing, repoussé, hammering and piercing. Expert craftsmen, like John S. Brana, use a variety of techniques on each piece of jewelry to create the various masterpieces within their collection. Chasing [...]
Men’s Designer Jewelry
June 9, 2010 by John S. Brana
Filed under Men's Silver Jewelry, What's New
Stylish Men’s Designer Jewelry What does one look for when shopping for men’s jewelry? Style is most important, of course. Then, one looks for durability, a sense of chic, and a certain presence. In general, men are less inclined to follow the ups and downs of fashion trends and more likely to wear distinctive jewelry [...]
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 [...]
Patinated Copper Jewelry – The Muir Woods Collection
February 5, 2010 by John S. Brana
Filed under Video
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San Francisco Inspired Jewelry Collections Video
January 5, 2010 by John S. Brana
Filed under Video
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Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana now available in SoHo, New York
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
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Muir Woods Cast Bronze Gemstone Rings – Labradorite
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SoMa Statement Cuff Collection
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Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana
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Black Friday – Bloomingdale’s – Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana
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Sea Cliff Handmade Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Collection
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Muir Woods – Handcrafted Bronze Ring Collection
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Jewelry Buyers May Now View Handmade Jewelry Collections by John S. Brana in the Altitude Promotions Fashion Showroom
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. [...]
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 [...]
John S Brana Introduces New Jewelry Collection “Muir Woods”
August 22, 2009 by John S. Brana
Filed under Video
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
San Francisco Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S Brana Creates Global Club for VIP Design Connoisseurs
July 21, 2009 by jbrana
Filed under Sales Promotions
Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S Brana Talks About His Monterey Collection
June 28, 2009 by John S. Brana
Filed under Video
San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S. Brana is interviewed by Karri Ann Frerichs
June 12, 2009 by John S. Brana
Filed under Events, Video
Jewelry Designer John S. Brana Talks About His Beaded Gemstone Collection Barbary Coast
June 5, 2009 by John S. Brana
Filed under Video
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
Filed under Press
Jewellery World Review Interviews Jewelry Designer John S. Brana
April 2, 2009 by John S. Brana
Filed under Press
Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana Gets Ready for Spring Shopping Events
March 5, 2009 by John S. Brana
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