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Enter to Win a $100 Gift Certificate – June Drawing Now Open

June 1, 2009 By John S. Brana

Jewelry Sweepstakes, Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.
Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules. By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com. Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly. The April 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of May 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond. If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final. Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Enter to Win a $100 Gift Certificate – May Drawing Now Open

May 1, 2009 By John S. Brana

Win a $100 Gift Certificate on any Selection of Handcrafted Fine Jewelry on JohnSBrana.com

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.
Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules. By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com. Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly. The April 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of May 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond. If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final. Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Enter to Win a $100 Gift Certificate – April Drawing Now Open

April 1, 2009 By John S. Brana

Win a $100 Gift Certificate on any Selection of Handcrafted Fine Jewelry on JohnSBrana.com

Enter To Win

Every month, JohnSBrana.com will be holding a drawing for one (1) $100 Gift Certificate good for any purchase on www.johnsbrana.com

Contest Rules

How to Enter: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To participate in this monthly drawing, just leave a comment on this post stating what you like about my designs or your favorite piece of jewelry or collection.
Prize: One (1) $100 Gift Certificate redeemable on www.johnsbrana.com Certificate is valid for 1 year, and cannot be combined with any other offer, sale, or discount. The prize is not redeemable in cash.
Participation: All winners must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States at the time of entry. Only one registration per person, duplicate entries will be eliminated. Your entry in the contest constitutes your acceptance of these rules. By entering you are also requesting and agreeing to be subscribed to our free E-News newsletter. You can easily unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your emails or by sending an email to info @ johnsbrana.com. Removing your name from our E-News newsletter or not confirming your email address (opting in) automatically withdraws that name from the monthly drawing pool.
Incomplete entries: Incomplete entries will be declared void. Please leave a complete post along with your email address. All information is protected by our privacy policy.

Must re-enter each contest period: Entries are not carried over from one contest to the next one. You must re-enter for each successive contest.
Contest Start & Drawing: The contest is monthly. The April 2009 winner will be drawn during the first week of May 2009. Every month or 30 days, one (1) winner will be drawn at random. JohnSBrana.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at any time.
Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email the following month and will have 3 calendar days to respond. If the winner fails to respond in 3 calendar days, a new winner will be selected randomly from the remaining entries. Decisions about winners are final. Winners are solely responsible for all taxes and/or fees that may be incurred.
Entrants Privacy: In order to receive prize, participant permits use of recipient’s name/likeness for advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. At a minimum, the winner agrees to have her/his first name, last initial, and city/state listed on http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sweepstake-winners/
Changes to Contest Rules: Contest rules can be changed at any time, so read the rules for each successive contest. Void where prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Who Knew Handcrafted Jewelry Could Be So…Interactive?

January 15, 2009 By John S. Brana 6 Comments

Always an innovator, John S. Brana launched three new websites this month and even gave a sleek new face lift to his home site, www.johnsbrana.com. Each new site targets a specific customer based on their desire for gold, silver, or copper jewelry and features search and comparison features unparalleled to any handcrafted artisan in the industry. See for yourself at www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com, www.handmade-silver-jewelry.com, and www.handmadecopperjewelry.com .

Jewelry buyers may now perform side-by-side comparisons on any number of their favorite pieces to determine just the right style, texture, gemstone, size and price. Visitors may participate in a live community poll to tell the designer specific preferences such as their favorite gemstone, karat or quality of gold, and type of earring they prefer. Those with the most discerning tastes can find exactly what they are looking for by narrowing their search, and if you just can’t decide, customers can add their favorite items to a wish list and be notified if those items go on sale through various RSS Feeds.

"After seeing the fashion and jewelry industries suffer this holiday season, I decided I would make it easier for customers seeking handcrafted fine jewelry to find me," says Brana of his business strategies. "And when they do find me, I want to be sure I’m giving them the styles they want." Brana is known for his handcrafted jewelry designs inspired by the landscapes of San Francisco and has been consistently experimenting with new textures, such as embossing, or adding new layers to his metallic collection of "SOMA" jewelry. New styles are available online now.

For more information and to view all jewelry styles please visit:

For more information and media requests regarding John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs at 402.490.2579 or karriann@altitudepromotion.com.

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

Gentry can be found at various locations throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay – from Hillsborough to Los Altos, and Cupertino Hills to the Almaden Valley. Click here to find out more about Gentry.

Niche – The Magazine for Progressive Retailers – Summer 2008 – features Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by John S Brana

August 6, 2008 By John S. Brana 1 Comment

Niche- Artists Showcase – A special section highlights some of the best artists you will find in NICHE. Purchase works for the busy season ahead. Page 96. San Francisco-inspired wearable art jewelry by John S. Brana includes anticlastic, hammered, filigree, and beaded gemstone collections in silver, copper, 14kt – 18kt gold and bronze.

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July 12, 2008 By John S. Brana 2 Comments

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John S. Brana accessorizes upcoming Spring 09 Collection by theSutra

June 9, 2008 By John S. Brana 4 Comments

Anamika wears Copper Bracelets from Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Brazilian Fire Agate Pendant from the SoMa Collection and Two Anticlastic Copper Bracelets from the Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff and Jellyfish Earrings

Anamika wears Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff and Jellyfish earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection along with a Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection.

Anamika wears Crystal Quartz and Onyx Beaded Gemstone Necklace from John S. Brana

Anamika wears Crystal Quartz, Citrine, and Onyx Beaded Gemstone Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection and a Large Faceted Citrine Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection

Anamika wears Hammered Fine Silver Earrings from John S Brana - SoMa Collection

Anamika wears Hammered Silver Earrings from the SoMa Collection

Anamika wears Jellyfish Earrings from John S. Brana - Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Jellyfish Earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Sterling Silver Serpentine Chainmail Earrings from John S. Brana - Sonoma Collection

Anamika wears Sterling Silver Grape Earrings set with Serpentine from the Sonoma Collection and a Large Green Gold Quartz Hammered Sterling Silver Ring from the SoMa Collection

Credits

Cowel Neck Halter by theSutra
Sheer Sequence Tunic by theSutra
Ruffle Blouse by theSutra
Drawstring Crop Blouse by theSutra
Layered Maxi Dress by theSutra

Photography: Brett Ferguson
Model: Anamika
Wardrobe Styling: Altitude Promotions
Makeup Artistry: Cosmetics Couture
Hair Styling: Assaf Hasson
Jewelry: John S Brana – Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Bid on a $150 Gift Certicate from John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry and Support Public Television

April 5, 2008 By John S. Brana 2 Comments

The Great Auction on KQED Public Television

April 4th – April 27th, 2008 – Bid on a $150 Gift Certificate from John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry and hundreds of other unique deals for the perfect price on the Great KQED-KTEH Auction! Choose from luxurious getaways from Hawaii to Europe, local spa packages and dining experiences, to one-of-a-kind items from John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry . This is your opportunity to support great quality programming on KQED and KTEH with your winning bids. All auction proceeds support KQED, KTEH and the programming you enjoy on Northern California Public Broadcasting! Click here to Register and Bid NOW!

Appel & Frank – Get 50% Off Entrance Fee – March 13th – Spring into Style San Francisco

February 26, 2008 By John S. Brana 1 Comment

If you act now and RSVP online at www.appelandfrank.com, you can receive 50% off the entrance fee. Just enter the discount code DESIGNERSF on the ticket purchase page. (Note, this code is only good for pre-event ticket sales, tickets at the door will be $10 each.)

“Spring into Style” San Francisco will be held at the Regency Center – Sutter Room, located at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. Over 600 guests will shop from 65 designers, including John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry (where I will be launching my new filigree collection – Nob HIll), selling everything from jewelry and clothing, to accessories and more. In addition to the fabulous shopping, there will be complimentary drinks, beauty services, and giveaways.