Handmade Jewelry Blog by Jewelry Designer John S Brana
The creative process Blog of San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S. Brana. In-depth articles on designing and marketing handmade jewelry and handcrafted fine art jewelry.
Redwood Sterling Silver Men's Handmade Ring by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana
Attract all the right attention with this handsome Oxidized Sterling Silver Redwood Ring. Inspired by the awe-inspiring Sequoia’s of the Sierra Nevadas, the Redwood Collection’s richly textured pieces perfectly convey the exquisite, organic beauty found in nature.
Price:$185.00 |
 9mm Domed Bark Stainless Steel Mens Ring by John S Brana Handmade Jewelry |
Sharp and contemporary, yet totally timeless, this stainless steel mens ring lends a handsome finished look to your everyday gear. The bark texture accents complement the satin-finish stainless steel, imparting a cool, understated effect. This handmade ring may be worn as a wedding band, commitment ring, or an everyday accessory. The ring is domed on both the inner and outer band.
Price:$95.00 |
MJSA - A Man's World - Designing and Manufacturing Jewelry for Today's Man
Designing and Manufacturing Jewelry for Todays Man
“Simplistic designs that showcase a texture instead of a stone have a wide appeal with men, says Karri Ann Frerichs for San Francisco—based designer John Brana. If a stone is used, it’s usually solo and set flush with the surface. In addition, she reports that men look for pieces with significant weight that offer durability, shying away from lightweight pieces that they don’t perceive will withstand the daily wear and tear of an active lifestyle. “For these design preferences, John has developed sterling silver collections that focus on textures and minimalistic designs,” Frerichs explains.
Brana often opts for fabrication over casting to make his hammered and chased pieces. “I can make a simple band in about 20 minutes versus the time involved in making the master, creating rubber molds, injecting the wax, spruing, investing, casting, despruing, and finishing,” says Brana. “Casting would make sense if the designs were heavily patterned, or if I was doing production runs of 50+ rings at a time and could move them out of inventory within 60 days. With fabrication, you can do small runs and not carry any inventory. It also allows you the flexibility to size on the fly, and the ability to customize band width, thickness, and stone choice with ease.”
MJSA Features Mens Jewelry by Designer John S Brana
For design inspiration, Brana looks to natural and organic themes to create his signature textures of Redwood, Reptile, Wave, Tonga, and Sierra. The designer has developed a loyal customer base by turning clients into collectors, making it easy (especially with many pieces retailing under $300) to amass a complete collection based on the texture the client likes best. The brand’s bestseller is Redwood.
Mens Jewelry Sierra Collection by Designer John S Brana
“Typically, our male customers start with a thumb ring, look next to the matching bracelet or cufflinks, and round out their collection with a pendant on a rawhide or link chain,” says Frerichs, noting the company’s key demographic is men ages 20 to 35 who live in cosmopolitan areas, appreciate fashion, purchase designer labels, and look for quality over price point.”
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Tonga Mens Sterling Silver Curb Link Bracelet
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 that represents their own unique personality and sense of style.
Redwood Oxidized Sterling Silver Men's Ring
The hip, cool, and classically American style of John S. Brana’s Handcrafted Men’s Jewelry fits the bill perfectly. Designed in oxidized sterling silver, John S. Brana’s one-of-a-kind men’s bracelets are ruggedly handsome and absolutely unique. These bold and chunky designer bracelets are available in four styles, any one of which is bound to appeal to any man with a taste for fine jewelry.
The Tonga Collection features a sturdy sterling silver curb link bracelet highlighted with intricate carving inspired by ancient Pacific Island tribes. The majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range is the inspiration for the distinctive Sierra Collection’s abstract design. The man who enjoys the grace and tranquility of the Pacific Ocean will surely be thrilled to receive a bracelet from the Wave Collection. The wavy design brings to mind the lull of a gently rolling sea. Then there’s the Rawhide Collection, which celebrates the days of the Old West by giving the oxidized sterling silver the look and texture of worn leather.
Each of these hallmarked, oxidized sterling silver men’s bracelets features an attractive and sturdy curb link design and substantial lobster claw clasp. Whichever you choose, you can’t go wrong by making your selection from handcrafted jewelry designer John S. Brana’s line of bold and beautifully crafted men’s jewelry.
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.
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Just in time for Father’s Day – Instore – In Front – Men’s Under $500 (page 64) features John S. Brana – Men’s dog-tag pendant in oxidized silver. The cotton necklace (16 to 20 inches) features a hammered silver clasp $135.00. Other gifts include selections from Heather Moore, Edward Mirell, Danielle Miller, Robin Rotenier, and Cherie Dori.
