Gentry Magazine

John S. Brana's Barbary Coast Carnelian Necklace is featured on page 68 of the November 2008 issue along with other fine jewelry by Thalia Jewelry, Stephen Webster, DeBeers, and Bulgari.

A BRANA BEAUTY Wearing John S. Brana's Carnelian necklace ($1,285) to that next luncheon will get everyone talking—in a good way. Further enhanced by gold freshwater pearls and gold vermeil beads. this striking necklace adds elegance to a black V-neck wrap dress or a white cashmere turtleneck with black wool pants.

Gentry can be found at various locations throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay - from Hillsborough to Los Altos, and Cupertino Hills to the Almaden Valley. Click here to find out more about Gentry.

John S. Brana’s Carnelian Necklace from the Barbary Coast Collection is featured on page 106 of the November 2008 Peninsula issue along with other fine jewelry by Thalia Jewelry, Stephen Webster, DeBeers, and Bulgari.  Gentry can be found at various locations throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay - from Hillsborough to Los Altos, and Cupertino Hills to the Almaden Valley. Click here to find out more about Gentry.

A BRANA BEAUTY Wearing John S. Brana’s Carnelian necklace ($1,285) to that next luncheon will get everyone talking—in a good way. Further enhanced by gold freshwater pearls and gold vermeil beads. this striking necklace adds elegance to a black V-neck wrap dress or a white cashmere turtleneck with black wool pants.

EAR FOR BEAUTY Sophisticated up-dos require elegant earrings. Enter Thalia Jewelry and its collection of ornate baubles. The beautiful 22k rose cut diamond and l8k ruby and green amethyst earrings ($5,200) might just overshadow that loose bun or French twist. Good news for Thalia. Not so good news for hairdressers.

ONCE BITTEN, TWICE AS BEAUTIFUL Galas on those chilly San Francisco evenings always call for a second layer. So brighten that evening jacket or bolero with Stephen Webster's black diamond scorpion brooch with rubies($19,000). This luxe piece is sure to be a conversation starter.

HOME OF DE BEAUTIFUL De Beers isknown for its opulent pieces. And its Guardian of the Myth Ring ($130.000) will be remembered for its grand design. With one exceptional 7.62 carat rough diamond, 14 rough diamonds, and 10.53 Carats of white and fancy colored pave diamonds, this beauty will look stunning on the ring finger.

WRITING ON THE WALL Bulgari's striking Monologo Ring ($10,800) saysit all and then some, Made of 18k pink gold withpave diamonds, this ring includes the Bulgari inscription across the circumference—making it easy far women everywhere to admire its beauty before running out to get their own.

Pacific Heights Newsroom - Press and Media Coverage - Celebrity Photos

Model Apryl Orr wears selections from the Pacific Heights Collection.  Photography by Klaus Lange.

New York, NY - September 19, 2007 - Daniela Torres hostess of AOL Latino Fashionista wears Amethyst 14K Gold Wire Sculpted Pendant from the Pacific Heights Collection.

Gentry Magazine - December 2007 - Gold Holiday Extravaganza

Character Piece
30 carat Amethyst Earrings set in 18k Gold - page 104

 A pair of earrings from jewelry designer John S. Brana will spruce up that white button-down shirt and wide-leg trouser pants.  These ornate earrings from the Pacific Heights Collection ($1,235) feature 18k gold cascading swirls and ornate amethyst stones.

Gentry Magazine's mission is "to report and reflect on our community at large with intelligence, integrity, sophistication, and quality. Our distinctive coverage of people and personalities, towns and communities, history and travel, culture and events, has earned Gentry unparalleled respect and devotion from its readers."

Gentry can be found at various locations throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay - from Hillsborough to Los Altos, and Cupertino Hills to the Almaden Valley.  Click here to find out more about Gentry.