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9 Date Night Jewelry Pieces

December 10, 2015

Date night is when you break out your pretty dresses and skirts and slip into your sexy shoes, so that you can feel and look your most beautiful and alluring. Jewelry can help to put the perfect polished touch on your date night outfit, and we've put together this list of our nine favorite pieces for getting you ready to go out on the town with that special someone. 

  1. Corrugated Copper Bangle Bracelet - With its striking spiral shape, the Corrugated Copper Bangle Bracelet has a flattering effect upon the arm, giving the illusion of a narrower wrist. You can wear this piece with sleeves of any length to finish off your lovely date night ensemble.

    Corrugated Copper Bangle Bracelet

  1. Sterling Silver Filigree Open Scroll Earrings - The feminine shape of the Sterling Silver Filigree Open Scroll Earrings makes them a romantic choice for date night and will make even a simple ponytail hairstyle look ultra glamorous.

    Sterling Silver Filigree Open Scroll Earrings

  1. Hammered Fine Silver Bracelet with Carnelian - The Hammered Fine Silver Bracelet with Carnelian lets you put a touch of color with a little black dress and is a flattering choice for date night. Combine it with red shoes and a matching handbag for a stunning ensemble.

    Hammered Fine Silver Bracelet with Carnelian

  1. Small Chased Copper Drop Earrings - You'll feel chic and look fabulous wearing the Small Chased Copper Drop Earrings. Their 3-inch length and dramatic curves make them a fabulous choice for a dressy evening out.

    Small Chased Copper Drop Earrings

  1. Oxidized Sterling Silver Onyx Dogwood Ring - Although incredibly simple, the Oxidized Sterling Silver Onyx Dogwood Ring instantly puts a romantic touch on a date night look. The black onyx gemstone will match any outfit you can imagine, making it a versatile choice.

    Oxidized Sterling Silver Onyx Dogwood Ring

  1. Amethyst Sterling Silver Chain Maille Necklace - Complement a sexy plunging date night neckline with the Amethyst Sterling Silver Chain Maille Necklace, and you're sure to drive him wild. This necklace is a lovely look for night with its genuine amethyst gems, but it is available in other colors as well to match your favorite dresses and tops.

    Amethyst Sterling Silver Chain Maille Necklace

  1. Chased Nu Gold Chandelier Earrings - The Chased Nu Gold Chandelier Earrings exude elegance and will have you looking chic and sophisticated on your date. The size and shape lets these earrings work with an up-do, a half-up look or hair worn completely down.

    Chased Nu Gold Chandelier Earrings

  1. 14K Hammered Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz - The 14K Hammered Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz will catch his eye with a touch of color and are a lovely match for blue, black, navy or brown ensembles. The blue topaz stones put a flirty finishing touch on the traditional look of the hammered gold.

    14K Hammered Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz

  1. Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant - The Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant will match the sparkle in your eyes when you wear this pretty pendant for date night. This is a great piece to wear with a collared blouse and a sexy pencil skirt.

    Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant

These are just nine of the many pieces in the John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry collection that are great choices for date night. Check out our complete collection of handmade necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings to see what else inspires you!

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5 Best Dangling Earrings to Pair with Jeans

June 03, 2014

Just because it’s the weekend, doesn’t mean you can’t look a little dressy. Dangling earrings can add style to even a simple pair of jeans. Dangling earrings are one of the trendiest types of earrings at the moment, found in a wide assortment of styles, colors, and designs.

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The Skinny on Designer Handmade Jewelry

February 16, 2009


What's the difference between manufactured jewelry and designer handmade jewelry? Well, for starters, mass-market manufactured jewelry is obviously going to be cheaper, usually of lower quality, and also lacks uniqueness and creativity. Have you ever purchased a piece of mass market manufactured jewelry, gone to a party, and seen several other women wearing a similar piece of jewelry?

Turquoise Patinated Copper Bangle Bracelet and Earrings by John S Brana

This definitely won't be the case if you purchase designer handmade jewelry.  Chances are you have a unique piece, or one of only a number of limited edition pieces, and you'll never have to worry about bumping into someone at a party and seeing that same piece of jewelry on another woman's wrist or around her neck.


Mass market jewelry is stuff that's stamped out by the thousands, with little or no human contact.  Designer handmade jewelry, on the other hand...is  something totally different. Of course it's going to cost a little more, but you can be assured that when a designer hallmarks their handmade jewelry, they are guaranteeing you a certain level of quality and trust.  The designer's name, brand, and reputation are on the line.  This seldom occurs in mass manufactured jewelry. 

Handmade jewelry is also much more labor intensive.  Numerous hours can go into creating, designing, and fabricating a single piece of jewelry, and that's why the cost for designer handmade jewelry is usually higher than mass produced pieces. 

Maintenance of your designer handmade jewelry is relatively easy.  Over time, your silver jewelry will tarnish due to the copper content in Sterling Silver. There are several commercial products you can purchase at your local drug store or hardware store that will restore your silver to a sparkling shine.   The most versatile is a polishing cloth or rouge cloth that can be used on gold, silver, and copper jewelry.  For those more intricate silver pieces like filigree or chain, all you need is baking soda.  First, make sure you do this in a well ventilated area.  Place the chain in an aluminum pan, and cover thoroughly with baking soda. Then, pour boiling water, slowly,  into the pan.   A chemical reaction will occur and the tarnish will be removed.  Copper jewelry can be easily cleaned with these cleaning methods.  One of the added benefits of buying designer jewelry is that most designers offer cleaning services.  Customers of John S. Brana - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry can send their jewelry in at anytime for a free cleaning.

 

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