Saturday, March 20, 2010

Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana now available in SoHo, New York

December 14, 2009 by jbrana  
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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

December 12, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs – Altitude Designers, features Copper Patinated jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford.  The Muir Woods collection evokes the serenity and timelessness of this prehistoric redwood forest. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings are both delicate and exotic. The nature-inspired, handcrafted textures allow the jewelry to be gorgeously [...]

Muir Woods Rings – Labradorite

December 11, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Designers, talks about Labradorite and other Feldspar gemstones just featured by Colored Stone Magazine as the upcoming hottest trend in gemstones for 2010, and showcases several designs by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana incorporating this trend. Other featured handcrafted designer rings include Russian Jade, Peach Moonstone, Citrine, Moonstone, Green [...]

Black Friday – Bloomingdale’s – Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

November 24, 2009 by jbrana  
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San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana will be  showcasing his handmade jewelry at Bloomingdale’s – 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 his [...]

Muir Woods – Handcrafted Bronze Ring Collection

November 19, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs introduces handmade bronze rings and sterling silver rings set with semi-precious gemstones by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana at his November 13-14 trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The Muir Wood’s jewelry collection features nature inspired tree branch rings that hold large faceted Citrine, Labradorite, Moonstone, Green Amethyst, Rutilated Quartz, [...]

Tell Us Your Wishlist and Your Wishes will be Granted this Holiday Season!

October 28, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Events, Sales Promotions

I love browsing online just as much as you. When it comes time for holiday shopping or just treating yourself, sometimes you can’t remember where you found that oh-so-perfect item weeks before. Don’t let your online bookmarks get out of control – simply tell me your wish list (and I’ll offer special VIP [...]

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 collection with [...]

Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana to be featured at Fleet Week Fashion Event

September 30, 2009 by jbrana  
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Handmade jewelry collections by John S. Brana will be showcased during Fleet Week Fashion Event, at Live Worms Gallery, 1345 Grant Ave. and 1418 Grant Ave. (next to Ooma), Saturday, October 10th – 10am to 7pm and October 11th – 11am to 5pm.
Shop directly from the San Francisco Bay Area’s innovative designers offering collections for [...]

Receive 20% all Handmade Jewelry at the Bloomingdale’s – John S. Brana Trunk Show

September 29, 2009 by jbrana  
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Here’s an introduction to my Muir Woods patinated handmade copper jewelry collection I will be premiering this weekend at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford. The trunk show will take place Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family Discount of 20% off all jewelry during this [...]

“Muir Woods” Nature-Inspired Jewelry Collection is On Target for 2010 Jewelry Trends

September 8, 2009 by jbrana  
Filed under Copper Jewelry, Events, Featured News

John S. Brana, handcrafted fine jewelry designer, releases a collection of nature-inspired jewelry featuring forest motifs, raw gemstones and patinated copper that will premier at a Bloomingdale’s – Stanford Trunk Show this October.

John S Brana Introduces New Jewelry Collection “Muir Woods”

August 22, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Powder Blue Patinated Pendant with Hammered Copper Neckwire by John S. Brana - Muir Woods Collection

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


John S. Brana to be Featured Jewelry Designer at Bloomingdale's – Palo Alto Trunk Show

Muir Woods Sterling Silver and Aluminum Jewelry

January 3, 2009 by jbrana  
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Karri Ann Frerichs introduces Muir Woods Sterling Silver and Aluminum jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana. Uniquely designed leaf earrings inspired by Muir Woods handcrafted in a wide variety of sleek and contemporary styles.

Fine Handcrafted Jewelry…from the Hands of an Innovative New Designer

September 8, 2008 by John S. Brana  
Filed under Events, Gold Jewelry


Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana to be featured at Designers by the Bay, Shreve & Co.

Collections Coming Soon to www.johnsbrana.com

June 8, 2008 by John S. Brana  
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SoMa Collection – Watch for hammered silver and bronze rings set with faceted colored gemstones and cabochons – July 2008.
Nob Hill – Matching rings and pendants in sterling silver, vermeil, and 14K – 18K yellow gold – August 2008.
Muir Woods – NEW – Inspired by the natural beauty of Muir Woods, this collection [...]