Scarf Rings – New Product Release by John S. Brana Fine Handcrafted Jewelry

Sometimes I’m amazed at how events develop.  Late last month, I was having lunch with an old friend/co-worker from my corporate days at Charles Schwab.  He mentioned to me how his wife was going on about scarf rings for Christmas gifts.  She had just returned from Europe where they were all the rage…something I had really never thought about designing.  Within the next week, I had a joint gallery opening with abstract photographer and silk wear designer Klaus Lange at The ArtPeople Gallery here in San Francisco.  So I put two and two together, and knocked out some scarf rings to accompany Klaus’ silk scarves.  The artists reception was on Nov 6th, and the scarf rings were a home run!  Not bad for a 10 day turnaround.

Below are pictures of my two current scarf ring designs in Copper and Sterling Silver, along with some of the exhibition photos.  Over the next few months, I’ll be working on more designs in Vermeil and Bronze, so stay tuned…. 

 

 Chased Copper Scarf Ring - John S. Brana - Fine Handcrafted Jewelry

Chased Copper Scarf Ring

Red Wheat Silk Chiffon Scarf by Klaus Lange

 

Chased Sterling Silver Scarf Ring - John S. Brana - Fine Handcrafted Jewelry

Chased Sterling Silver Scarf Ring

Surfer Dude Chiffon Scarf by Klaus Lange

 

The ArtPeople Gallery - John S Brana - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Wall Installation
 

John S Brana - Handcrafted Art Jewelry - Opening Night - The ArtPeople Gallery

 John S. Brana - The ArtPeople Gallery - Opening Night

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The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences hosts John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry

 

The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, San Francisco cordially invites you to our

Private Members’ Reception

12th Floor Member’s Lounge

November 13, 2008

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Welcome jewelry designer John S. Brana

and silk wear designer Klaus Lange

for an exclusive trunk show

 

Enjoy wines from Jessup Cellars

RSVP Required.  For more information, contact Altitude Promotions

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Model Apryl Orr wears selections from the Barbary Coast Collection

Dynamic shapes and countless layers of richly textured semi-precious gemstones define this show stopping collection which also features gold vermeil, 14K gold, and fine and sterling silver. For those who love a statement piece, the Barbary Coast collection is perfect for those who choose to build an ensemble around their jewelry.

 

 

Selections from the Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection
Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection - Faceted Garnets and Citrine Necklace by John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry

Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection - Faceted Garnets and Citrine Necklace

Model Apryl Orr wears Faceted Garnets with Citrine Flowers and 24K Gold seed beaded necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection, with 14K Gold-filled Fold Formed earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection, and 7 carat Marquise Cut Citrine Cocktail ring from the Pacific Heights Collection.  Photography by Klaus Lange.

Barbary Coast Collection - Onyx Earrings and Amber, Crystal Quartz Necklace by John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry

Barbary Coast Collection - Onyx Earrings and Amber, Crystal Quartz Necklace

Model Apryl Orr wears Onyx earrings and Clear Quartz, Amber, and Onyx necklace and matching bracelet from the Barbary Coast Collection, with a 10 carat Marquise Cut Citrine Cocktail ring from the Pacific Heights Collection.   Photography by Klaus Lange.

Nob Hill Filigree Jewelry and Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection by John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry

Nob Hill Filigree Jewelry and Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection

Model Apryl Orr wears Amber and Clear Quartz necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection, 18K Gold and Fine Silver Filigree earrings from the Nob Hill Collection, 18K Gold Corrugated Cuff  and Sterling Silver Marquise Cut Citrine Cocktail ring from the SoMa Collection.  Photography by Klaus Lange.

18K Hammered Gold Cuff with Brazilian Fire Agate Necklace - John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry

18K Hammered Gold Cuff with Brazilian Fire Agate Necklace

Model Apryl Orr wears Brazilian Fire Agate necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection, 14K Gold-filled Hammered Cuff from the SoMa Collection, and 14K Gold Fleur-de-lis Carnelian earrings from the Nob Hill Collection. Photography and Red Wheat silk sarong by Klaus Lange.

 

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Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Jar Concengco

 

 

Selections from the Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection
Barbary Coast Clear Quartz Necklace by John S. Brana
Barbary Coast Clear Quartz necklace by John S. Brana
Barbary Coast Amber necklace worn as bracelet by John S. Brana

 

Selections from the Monterey Collection
Purple Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Necklace with faceted Amethyst
Amber Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Pod Earrings with Amber

 

 

Selections from the Sea Cliff Collection
14K Gold Fold Formed Shell Earrings
Moss Green Sea Pearl Earrings in Fine Silver

Photographer: Jar Concengco
Models: Lena B. (dark blonde), Isle D. (brunette)
Stylist: Karri Ann Frerichs, Styling Asst: Punam Patel
Makeup: Cosmetics Couture
Jewelry: John S. Brana
Silk Accessories: Klaus Lange
Location: Pacifica, California

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Guests enjoy wine while browsing art including jewelry by John S. Brana at Art People Gallery – May 28

Over 50 guests attended a wine tasting event featuring three boutique wineries from Napa Valley and one Italian wine distributor held at the intimate gallery space of Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco. Many of the current exhibiting artists were present to showcase their creations including John S. Brana, whose distinctive handcrafted jewelry creations drew attention from attendees and fellow artists alike. Artful jewelry pieces from each of Brana’s seven women’s jewelry collections, all inspired by areas in and around San Francisco, were displayed.

 

Two Curious Onlookers Browse Jewelry by John S. Brana

 

Guests were particularly drawn to selections from the Monterey collection, including a pair of teardrop-shaped earrings made of fine silver and wrapped in an olive green Italian metal mesh, priced especially for Art People clients at $95. Many women also enjoyed slipping dazzling gemstone cocktail rings from the Pacific Heights collection onto their fingers. “The wirework setting is incredible,” exclaimed one guest as she and her friend fitted various rings set with faceted blue topaz, citrine, amethyst and green-gold quartz gemstones, priced from $300-$400.

John S. Brana points out the SoMa Hammered Copper, Silver, and Gold Collection to a customer

 

Brana’s art colleague and good friend, Klaus Lange was also an exhibiting artist. Lange displayed several abstract photographs taken from ship sides at sea and a selection silk chiffon scarves and sarongs inspired by those images. His silkwear collection, Seaklaus, has developed into an “Art 2 Couture” limited resort collection of wearable art from images of his photographs. The central look of the collection is a classic Japanese kimono with an Elizabethan twist, accessorized with a 24K green quartz gemstone pin with a 14K gold-filled wire setting from Brana’s Pacific Heights collection.

Art 2 Couture by Klaus Lange features a hair pin by John S. Brana

 

Art People hosts these wine tasting and art events on the last Wednesday of each month. Events are open to the public and entrance fee is $15. The next scheduled event, featuring additional works by John S. Brana and Klaus Lange will take place Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


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