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	<title>Handmade Jewelry Blog by Jewelry Designer John S Brana &#187; Texture</title>
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	<description>The creative process Blog of San Francisco Jewelry Designer John S. Brana.  In-depth articles on designing and marketing handmade jewelry and handcrafted fine art jewelry.</description>
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		<title>Red Patinated Copper Tear Drop Handmade Earrings</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/copper-jewelry/red-patinated-large-tear-drop-earrings-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Copper Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Handmade Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[14K Gold]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[drop earrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ears]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[These Red Patinated Tear Drop Earrings are as beautiful as an autumn day. Featuring hues of Copper, Red, Maroon, and Brown, with a Raku-style texture. No two earrings are alike, making them truly unique. Measures approximately 3&#8243; L x 1 1/4&#8243; W 14K Gold-filled French Earwires, for pierced ears only Patina is permanent and will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings &#8211; Medium</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handmade-jewelry/lime-anodized-aluminum-lily-pad-earrings-medium/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handmade-jewelry/lime-anodized-aluminum-lily-pad-earrings-medium/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Handmade Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aluminum Color]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anodized Aluminum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lily Pad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lime]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nbsp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Texture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate all things green&#8211;and immortally stylish. These lime anodized aluminum earrings do just that courtesy of a dangling lily pad. Meticulously handmade with a mesmerizing mix of texture and light that captures the season&#8217;s most-wanted look in jewelry.&#160; Measures approximately 2 1/2&#8243; L x 1 1/2&#8243; W Anodized Aluminum &#8211; Color Will Not Fade 14K [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phlox Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings &#8211; Medium</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handmade-jewelry/medium-violet-anodized-aluminum-lily-pad-earrings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handmade-jewelry/medium-violet-anodized-aluminum-lily-pad-earrings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Handmade Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2011 Color Trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aluminum Color]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anodized Aluminum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earwires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gleam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lily Pad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Measures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pantone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phlox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phlox Earrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shimmer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Texture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An intense violet gleam blooms from these fabulous lily pad earrings. Shimmer and shine in head-turning style with these 2&#8243; Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Phlox earrings. Meticulously crafted with a mesmerizing mix of texture and light that captures the season&#8217;s most-wanted look in jewelry. Measures approximately 2 1/2&#8243; L x 1 1/2&#8243; W Anodized Aluminum [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Onyx Wire Wrapped Aluminum Triangular Earrings &#8211; Large</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handmade-jewelry/onyx-wire-wrapped-aluminum-triangular-earrings-large/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handmade-jewelry/onyx-wire-wrapped-aluminum-triangular-earrings-large/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[New Handmade Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[14K Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aluminum Rims]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Black Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ears]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gemstone Beads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold And Silver]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gold Wire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hammered Aluminum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hoop Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Measures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[onyx]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Texture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The triangular drop hoop design of these aluminum earrings is fashioned with a highly polished surface and a lightly hammered texture. Creating interesting dimension and undeniable style, these earrings feature Onyx gemstone beads, set on Nu Gold wire inside of the aluminum rims. The use of black, gold, and silver creates an eye-catching spectacular look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MJSA &#8211; Manufacturing Jewellers and Suppliers of America Features Men&#8217;s Jewelry by John S. Brana</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/press-media-celebrity/mjsa-manufacturing-jewellers-and-suppliers-of-america-features-mens-jewelry-by-john-s-brana/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jbrana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designing and Manufacturing Men&#8217;s Jewelry for Today&#8217;s Man &#8220;Simplistic designs that showcase a texture instead of a stone have a wide appeal with men, says Karri Ann Frerichs for San Francisco—based designer John Brana. If a stone is used, it’s usually solo and set flush with the surface. In addition, she reports that men look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Blue Topaz Hand Fabricated Men&#8217;s Ring</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/new-blue-topaz-hand-fabricated-mens-ring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/new-blue-topaz-hand-fabricated-mens-ring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Men]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hand Fabricated Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jewelry collections]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mens Designer Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PMC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ring Additions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sterling silver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[New to the Tonga Collection is this men&#8217;s hand fabricated ring. I hand fabricated this ring using 4 sheets of Sterling Silver and one sheet of PMC (used for the side “Tonga” texture), then set it with a 7.5 carat faceted Blue Topaz. Stay tuned for more ring additions to all of my Men’s Jewelry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Textures Added to the Sea Cliff Jewelry Collection</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/copper-jewelry/new-textures-added-to-the-sea-cliff-jewelry-collection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/copper-jewelry/new-textures-added-to-the-sea-cliff-jewelry-collection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" title="New Textures Added to the Sea Cliff Jewelry Collection" href="http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/new-handcrafted-fine-jewelry/new-textures-added-to-the-sea-cliff-jewelry-collection/">
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		<title>Chalcedony Ring Added to the Men&#8217;s Wave Jewelry Collection</title>
		<link>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/chalcedony-ring-added-to-the-mens-wave-jewelry-collection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.johnsbrana.com/blog/events-trunkshows/chalcedony-ring-added-to-the-mens-wave-jewelry-collection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 01:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John S. Brana</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[PMC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ring Additions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[S Wave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sterling silver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is my first attempt at incorporating both Sterling Silver and PMC in a ring. I hand fabricated this ring using 4 sheets of Sterling Silver and one sheet of PMC (used for the side &#8220;Wave&#8221; texture), then set it with a 12 carat Chalcedony cabochon. Stay tuned for more ring additions to all of [...]]]></description>
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