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		<title>Copper.org Features Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 2010 &#8211; Issue #34 &#8211; &#8220;Copper in the Arts,&#8221; on Copper.org features contemporary copper jewelry designs by jewelry designer John S. Brana.  Contributing writer Rebecca Troutman discusses the allure of John S. Brana’s copper jewelry designs… “Brana loves to feature nontraditional metals, his most recent collection thrusting copper and aluminum in the spotlight. His [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SoMa Statement Cuff Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Karri Ann Frerichs introduces the SoMa Statement Cuff Collection by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana during his trunk show at Bloomingdale&#8217;s &#8211; Stanford. These bold Sterling Silver and Copper cuffs come in a variety of anticlastic styles and textures including corrugated, texturized, chased, and hammered. Recommended ReadingHandmade JewelryHandmade Bronze JewelryJust Arrived! 60% Off [...]]]></description>
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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>Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes &#8220;Babe Be Mine&#8221; Fashion Show &#8211; Event Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 04:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="John S. Brana Handcrafted Fine Jewelry Accessorizes Babe Be Mine - Valentine's Day Fashion Show by Charleston Pierce" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/john-s-brana-hancrafted-fine-jewelry-to-accessorize-babe-be-mine-fashion-show-by-charleston-pierce/">
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		<title>Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes Photoshoot by San Francisco Photographer Tony Maesto</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>W25mag.com Features Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana &#8211; &#8220;Waiting for the Bailout Boat&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:54:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="W25 Magazine Features Selected Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by San Francisco designer John S. Brana" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handcrafted-fine-jewelry/w25-magazine-features-fine-jewelry-johns-brana/">
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		<title>Smythe &amp; Cross &#8211; Purveyors of Precious Jewelry Features Selected Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="Smythe &#038; Cross Features 14K Gold and 18K Gold Jewelry by John S. Brana" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/smythe-cross-purveyors-of-precious-jewelry-features-selected-handcrafted-fine-jewelry-by-john-s-brana/">
<img alt="Smythe &#038; Cross Features 14K Gold and 18K Gold Jewelry by John S. Brana" longdesc="Smythe &#038; Cross Features 14K Gold and 18K Gold Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana" src="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/Images/14K-Gold-Chased-Anticlastic-Cuff-Bracelet-John-S-Brana.jpg" width="140" height="140" class="style1"></a>]]></description>
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		<title>John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry enhances popular SoMa Collection of hammered jewelry with rings and incorporates 14K gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="John S. Brana Enhances SoMa Hammered Jewelry Collection with 14K Gold Jewelry" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handcrafted-fine-jewelry/john-s-brana-distinctive-jewelry-enhances-popular-soma-collection-of-hammered-jewelry-with-rings-and-incorporates-14k-gold/">
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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>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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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>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>Natasha Bedingfield wears Hammered Copper Earrings with Aquamarine from John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/press-media-celebrity/natasha-bedingfield-wears-hammered-copper-earrings-with-aquamarine-from-john-s-brana-distinctive-jewelry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; New York, NY &#8211; November 28, 2007 -Natasha Bedingfield at Rockefeller Center &#8211; Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony wearing Hammered Copper Earrings with Aquamarine from John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry &#8211; SoMa Collection. Click Here to Buy These Earrings Recommended ReadingHandmade JewelryAnticlastic EarringsChased Copper Disc Earrings &#8211; June Jewelry Freebie Drawing&#169;2012 Handmade Jewelry Blog [...]]]></description>
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		<title>John S. Brana &#8211; Distinctive Jewelry now at Monkey on Chestnut &#8211; San Francisco,  CA</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/john-s-brana-distinctve-jewelry-now-at-monkey-on-chestnut-san-francisco-ca/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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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>A Special Offer for Mother&#8217;s Day &#8211; 20% Off</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/sales-promotions/a-special-offer-for-mothers-day-20-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to extend to you a first sale special and a wonderful opportunity to stock up on my one-of-a-kind couture jewelry at www.johnsbrana.com All Shopping Cart items will be discounted (20%) in celebration of Mother’s Day. This special sale starts May 1 thru 13th and features 4 collections:Barbary Coast: Colorful and festive, these [...]]]></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>SoMa Collection Expands to Include Hammered Copper Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sleek and contemporary with a surprising bohemian undercurrent, the SoMa Collection features matching sets of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in hand-forged fine silver, 14K gold filled, 14K gold, &#8230;and now copper! I love copper&#8217;s color and malleability, so I decided to incorporate it into several of my collections. The pictured necklace and bracelet are handcrafted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SoMa Jewelry Collection Expands to Include Hammered Multiple Link Chain</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have recently been working on expanding my very popular SoMa Collection to include multiple link chain necklaces. The pictured necklace is handcrafted in 14K gold filled and features three different sizes of handmade rings. This collection was named after the South of Market Street district of San Francisco. SoMa&#8217;s character has been shaped over [...]]]></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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