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	<title>Handmade Jewelry Blog by Jewelry Designer John S Brana &#187; monterey</title>
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		<title>Black Friday &#8211; Bloomingdale&#8217;s &#8211; Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana will be  showcasing his handmade jewelry at Bloomingdale&#8217;s &#8211; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S Brana Talks About His Monterey Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a alt="Handcrafted Designer Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Monterey Collection" title="Italian Mesh Metal Ribbon Jewelry by John S. Brana - Monterey Gemstone Collection" target="_blank" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/video-john-brana/jewelry-designer-john-s-brana-talks-about-his-monterey-collection/">
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		<title>Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Jar Concengco</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:29:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Jar Concengco" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/press-media-celebrity/handcrafted-fine-jewelry-by-john-s-brana-accessorizes-photoshoot-by-san-francisco-photographer-jar-concengco/">
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		<title>John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry Accessorizes Fashion Model 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fashion Model 2008 &#8211; May 24, 2008 &#8211; San Francisco, CA &#8211; Veronica wears Crystal Quartz &#8211; Amber &#8211; Citrine Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection. Fashion Model 2008 &#8211; May 24, 2008 &#8211; San Francisco, CA &#8211; Quincy wears Garnet Wire Wrapped earrings and Pink Coral, Garnets, and Citrine necklace from the Barbary Coast [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall in Line&#8230;with Distinctive Jewelry This Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jewelry collections by John S. Brana are on target with the Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear designer runways. The Fall 2008 season is characterized by gray being the new black…again, the maxi dress in bold patterns and red-carpet glamour, and rich textured fabrics ruched, frayed and displayed in origami folds. Not to be overlooked however, chunky beaded [...]]]></description>
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		<title>John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry now at Monkey on Chestnut &#8211; San Francisco,  CA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry now at Monkey on Chestnut - San Francisco, CA" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/john-s-brana-distinctve-jewelry-now-at-monkey-on-chestnut-san-francisco-ca/">
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		<title>Carlyn Galerie &#8211; &#8220;Autumn Jewels&#8221; features John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 13 &#8211; October 7, 2007 &#8211; Carlyn Galerie, (Dallas, TX) presents &#8220;Autumn Jewels&#8221;, a collection of jewelry for all tastes: Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Glass, Semi-precious and Precious Stones, Pearls, and Mixed Metals. Along with twelve other artists, Carlyn Galerie is featuring selected pieces from my Monterey, Barbary Coast, Pacific Heights, and Sea Cliff collections. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bold and delicate treasures from John S. Brana &#8211; Dazzling New Spring/Summer 2007 Collection Unveiled</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by the Bay Area’s natural beauty, jewelry designer John S. Brana presents exciting new additions to his distinctive Monterey and SoMa jewelry collections. Carefully handcrafted with the utmost precision and care, John’s designs evoke the sensual and ever-changing elements of nature. For the Monterey collection, John features Italian mesh, an extremely fine brass wire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amethyst &#8211; A New Addition to the Monterey Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Affections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amethyst Beads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Antidote]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crystals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dionysus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drunkenness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faceted Beads]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Goddess Artemis]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Grief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Highs And Lows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mesh Metal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Addition]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sapphire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Silver Rings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sterling Silver Chain]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amethyst is said to balance out highs and lows, promoting emotional centering. It dispels anger, rage, fear, and anxiety. Alleviating sadness and grief, it supports coming to terms with loss. The Greek word &#8220;amethystos&#8221; basically can be translated as &#8220;not drunken.&#8221; Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Monterey Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Magic]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rich Vibrancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Semi Precious Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Softness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Swarovski Crystals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Monterey Collection stirs up the magic of the sea. Various-shaped hammered rings made of fine silver, 14K gold, or 14K gold filled create the pieces’ organic elegance. Italian mesh metal ribbon adds an earthy softness. Semi-precious gemstones and Swarovski Crystals give the pieces their final rich vibrancy. Matching sets of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces [...]]]></description>
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