Contemporary Jewelry

"Waiting for the Bailout Boat," W25 Magazine - February 2009 Issue, features selected fine jewelry from the SoMa Collection by jewelry designer John S. Brana.   Photographed by Nels Olvin  Stylist:  Karri Ann Frerichs  Make up & Hair:  Katie Nash   Model:  Mirela  Retouching:  Denis Kuznetsoz  

Bustier - Vintage hand-me down circa 1983. Hammered fine silver necklace with Chrysoprase - John S. Brana $665 Multi-tiered floral skirt - H&M $59.90

Bustier - Vintage hand-me down circa 1983. Hammered Sterling Silver Disc Earrings - John S. Brana $87 Tuxedo Blazer - H&M $49.90 Wide Leg Trouser - H&M $59.90

Bustier - Vintage hand-me down circa 1983. Hammered fine silver necklace with Chrysoprase - John S. Brana $665 Multi-tiered floral skirt - H&M $59.90

Checkered Blouse - Vintage hand-me down circa 1974. Patent Leather "Clock" Purse - Vintage gift circa 1968. Hammered Sterling Silver Disc Earrings - John S. Brana $87 Tuxedo Vest - H&M $24.90 Wide Leg Trouser - H&M $59.90  

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Of John S. Brana’s eight distinctive jewelry collections, SoMa is the most contemporary and has been worn by celebrities including Natasha Bedingfield and Janice Dickinson. This collection includes hammered link necklaces and earrings, as well as his unique copper collection, and will now include 14K and 18K gold designs and rings set with solitaire gemstones. 

Until now, Brana’s only ring designs were elaborate cocktail rings with intricate wire settings from his Pacific Heights Collection and enchanting sea creatures cast in sterling silver from his Seacliff Collection. The new SoMa ring designs are simple and geometric and will feature 8+ carat gemstones encased in hammered sterling silver, 14K gold, or bronze.  Available gemstones include green-gold quartz, blue topaz, opal, amethyst, green amethyst, and citrine…just to name a few. The designs are clean and understated yet remain true to Brana’s signature stand-out-from-the-crowd jewelry characteristics. Brana will also release designs in 14K and 18K yellow, rose and green golds which were previously only available in sterling and fine silver, 14K gold-filled and copper. Look for hammered and chased geometric link designs, several of which will be set with semi-precious gemstones.          

John S. Brana resides in San Francisco where he handcrafts his eight distinctive jewelry collections inspired by neighborhoods in and around San Francisco. Each collection is as diverse as its namesake.

To view each of the John S. Brana- Distinctive Jewelry collections visit www.johnsbrana.com. For wholesale information and media requests, please contact Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions at karriann@altitudepromotion.com or 402.490.2579.