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Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes “Babe Be Mine” Fashion Show – Event Photos

May 22, 2009 By 3 Comments

 14K GF Wire Wrapped Onyx Tear Drop Earrings with Hammered 14K Gold Bangle

14K Gold Filled Wire Wrapped Onyx Tear Drop Earrings – Barbary Coast Collection with Hammered 14K Gold Bangle – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection

 

Handcrafted Designer Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry, Gemstone Jewelry

Amazonite Sterling Silver Chain Maille Earrings – Sonoma Collection

 

Amazonite Sterling Silver Chainmail Bracelet - Wire Wrapped Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop with Amazonite 

Amazonite Sterling Silver Chainmail Bracelet – Sonoma Chainmail Collection with Wire Wrapped Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop with Amazonite – Barbary Coast Beaded Gemstone Collection

 

Chased Fine Silver Necklace - Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff

Chased Fine Silver Necklace with Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection

 

Amazonite Sterling Silver Chainmail Earrings 

 Amazonite Sterling Silver Chainmail Earrings – Sonoma Chainmail Collection

 

 Corrugated Fold Formed Copper Triangle Earrings

 Corrugated Fold Formed Copper Triangle Earrings – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection

 

Fine Silver Anticlastic Earrings

Fine Silver Anticlastic Earrings – SoMa Handmade Contemporary Jewelry Collection

 

Hammered 14K Gold Filled Necklace - Hammered 14K Gold Filled Earrings - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry 

Hammered 14K Gold Filled Necklace – Chased Copper Necklace – Hammered 14K Gold Filled Earrings – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection

 

Hammered Fine Silver Necklace with Chrysophrase Gemstones 

Hammered Fine Silver Necklace with Chrysophrase Gemstones – SoMa Contemporary Jewelry Collection

 

 

Baby Be Mine, Valentine’s Fashion Fundraiser for MoAD
Produced by Charleston Pierce
Choreographed by Ronnie Reddick
Styling by Karri Ann Frerichs
Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana

 

 

 

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John S. Brana accessorizes upcoming Spring 09 Collection by theSutra

June 9, 2008 By 4 Comments

Anamika wears Copper Bracelets from Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Brazilian Fire Agate Pendant from the SoMa Collection and Two Anticlastic Copper Bracelets from the Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Sterling Silver Anticlastic Cuff and Jellyfish Earrings

Anamika wears Corrugated Sterling Silver Cuff and Jellyfish earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection along with a Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection.

Anamika wears Crystal Quartz and Onyx Beaded Gemstone Necklace from John S. Brana

Anamika wears Crystal Quartz, Citrine, and Onyx Beaded Gemstone Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection and a Large Faceted Citrine Cocktail Ring from the Pacific Heights Collection

Anamika wears Hammered Fine Silver Earrings from John S Brana - SoMa Collection

Anamika wears Hammered Silver Earrings from the SoMa Collection

Anamika wears Jellyfish Earrings from John S. Brana - Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Jellyfish Earrings from the Sea Cliff Collection

Anamika wears Sterling Silver Serpentine Chainmail Earrings from John S. Brana - Sonoma Collection

Anamika wears Sterling Silver Grape Earrings set with Serpentine from the Sonoma Collection and a Large Green Gold Quartz Hammered Sterling Silver Ring from the SoMa Collection

Credits

Cowel Neck Halter by theSutra
Sheer Sequence Tunic by theSutra
Ruffle Blouse by theSutra
Drawstring Crop Blouse by theSutra
Layered Maxi Dress by theSutra

Photography: Brett Ferguson
Model: Anamika
Wardrobe Styling: Altitude Promotions
Makeup Artistry: Cosmetics Couture
Hair Styling: Assaf Hasson
Jewelry: John S Brana – Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

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Savvy Summer Style… Entertaining with Wine, Bloomingdale’s San Francisco – May 14, 2008

May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Handcrafted jewelry designer, John S. Brana enjoyed an entertaining evening with his publicist, Karri Ann Frerichs of Altitude Promotions, and fellow fine accessory designer, Klaus Lange while mingling with other wine enthusiasts at Bloomingdale’s in San Francisco, May 14th. This event was hosted by celebrity event styling expert, Wendy Creed and St. Francis Winery sommelier, Chris Silva.

Brana, Frerichs and Lange were treated to a sampling of summer dishes prepared by Bloomingdales while event stylist Wendy Creed described interesting ways to entertain summer guests with her A-list event secrets. Silva, St. Francis Winery sommelier, explained just how to pair wines with each dish and how to bring forth the many flavors present in each glass. The event concluded with a Bloomingdale’s tour of specific set designs created by Creed for the event ideas described to the guests.

John S Brana and Kerri Ann Frerichs

John S. Brana and Karri Ann Frerichs

Karri Ann Frerichs accessorized her look especially for this event with a wine-inspired amber and silver chainmail necklace and bracelet from Brana’s “Sonoma” collection. She also wore “Foothills,” a 100% silk chiffon scarf designed by Klaus Lange from his Art2Couture Limited Edition silkwear collection.

Klaus Lange and Kerri Ann Frerichs
Klaus Lange and Karri Ann Frerichs

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John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry – Now Available at Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco

May 21, 2008 By 4 Comments

Art People - Fine Art Gallery - Crocker Galleria, San Francisco CA

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 retailer to carry Brana’s 14K-18K gold, silver, copper and gemstone jewelry collections.

Art People hosts monthly art and wine tasting parties open to the public where guests may enjoy creations from resident artists, including John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry. The next party will be held Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Brana will also be featured as the artist of the month later this year. Opening reception information will be announced soon.

Among the nearly 40 one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces available in the gallery, selections from the Barbary Coast, Sonoma, Seacliff and SoMa collections are exhibited in Art People’s storefront window. Additional collections available include Monterey Italian mesh jewelry, Pacific Heights gemstone jewelry and Nob Hill filigree jewelry. Necklaces, cuffs, earrings, rings and bracelets are available for purchase.

To view each of John S. Brana’s – Distinctive Jewelry collections, visit www.johnsbrana.com.

For upcoming events and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions, at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579

Barbary Coast, Sea Cliff, and SoMa Colleciton in front window of Art People Gallery in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, CA

Sonoma Collection at Art People in the Crocker Galleria, San Francisco, CA

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A New Addition to the Sonoma Jewelry Collection – Merlot

October 29, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Garnet 14K Gold Filled Chainmail Bracelet - Handmade Jewelry

Garnet 14K Gold Filled Chainmail Bracelet

Handmade Garnet 14K Gold Filled Chainmail Earrings

Garnet 14K Gold Filled Chainmail Earrings

Garnet 14K Gold Filled Chainmail Necklace - Handmade Jewelry

Garnet 14K Gold Filled Chainmail Necklace

I just finished working on this complete set of handcrafted 14K Gold Filled Chainmail featuring three sizes of Garnets. This set, along with individual sets in Amber, Amethyst, Pearls, and Serpentine can be found on my portfolio site under the Sonoma CollectionHere are some interesting factoids on Garnets:

Color: Red, Pink, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Black
Birthstone: January (Modern & Traditional), May (Alternate)
Anniversary: 2nd, 6th (Alternate)
Occurrence: Worldwide
Rarity: Common
Temperaments: Love, Courage to Live, Stamina
Healing: Garnet regenerates the body. It stimulates the metabolism. Treats spinal and cellular disorders, purifies and reenergizes the blood, heart, and lungs, and regenerates DNA.
Attributes: Transparent or translucent crystal, often small and faceted or larger opaque piece.
Psychological: Garnet sharpens your perceptions of yourself and other people. It dissolves ingrained behavior patterns that are no longer serving you and bypasses resistance of self-induced unconscious sabotage.
Mental: It helps you let go of useless or old or obsolete ideas.
Emotional: Garnet removes inhibitions and taboos. It opens up the heart and bestows self-confidence.

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The Sonoma Collection

August 1, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Sonoma Women's Jewelry Collection

The Sonoma Collection is the epitome of relaxed sophistication. Featuring sterling silver or 14K gold filled chainmail and semi-precious gemstones and pearls, the collection is perfect for a visit to a cosmopolitan cultural center or a stroll in a quaint wine-country town. No matter where your perfect getaway is, when wearing a piece from this collection you’ll be dazzling. Matching sets are available in bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

Stay tuned for the launch of John S. Brana due out in mid-August.

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