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		<title>Filigree Jewelry in Fashion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fashionable Filigree Jewelry Filigree is an ornamental metalwork design used in many craft and design areas. In jewelry making its delicate and lacy texture was originally crafted by hammering or rolling gold, silver, copper, or platinum into thin wire and then twisting, bending and soldering the wires to form patterns that closely resembled snowflakes or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Handcrafted Jewelry Designer John S. Brana Showcases Stackable Rings for Designers by the Bay Event Hosted by Shreve &amp; Co.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[John S. Brana is introducing stackable rings and matching bangles and cuffs to his collection of fine jewelry designs in 14K, 18K Gold, and Sterling Silver exclusively for the 13th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The most exciting creations include stunning cuffs in Sterling Silver, [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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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>Collections Coming Soon to www.johnsbrana.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SoMa Collection &#8211; Watch for hammered silver and bronze rings set with faceted colored gemstones and cabochons &#8211; July 2008. Nob Hill &#8211; Matching rings and pendants in sterling silver, vermeil, and 14K &#8211; 18K yellow gold &#8211; August 2008. Muir Woods &#8211; NEW &#8211; Inspired by the natural beauty of Muir Woods, this collection [...]]]></description>
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		<title>John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry &#8211; Now Available at Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 04:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry is now available for purchase at Art People, 50 Post Street Suite 41, on the second floor of the Crocker Galleria. Handcrafted designs from each of Brana’s seven women’s jewelry collections, all inspired by eclectic San Francisco themes, are showcased. Art People is the forth bay area gallery or [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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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>Aquamarine &#8211; March&#8217;s Birthstone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aquamarine means “sea water” in Latin, alluding to its color. Most natural colored aquamarine is a light blue-green or even light green variety of beryl. Prior to the 1900’s this was the preferred color for aquamarine. Today, aquamarine is routinely heat-treated to remove the green component, thereby producing a permanently colored blue stone. Quite large [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The SoMa Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The SoMa Collection is sleek and contemporary with a surprising bohemian undercurrent. Hammered fine silver, copper, 14K gold filled, or 14K gold give the line a funky urban charm. Semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski Crystals, and pearls add pop to many pieces. The result is that each piece feels like a hidden treasure. This versatile line is [...]]]></description>
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