Top 15 Jewelry Gifts for Mother's Day from John S. Brana

Celebrate Mother's Day with Handcrafted Jewelry

Treat mom to something special this Mother's Day with beautiful handcrafted jewelry gifts from San Francisco designer John S. Brana. This guide covers the top 15 highest rated bracelets, bangles, cuffs, and earrings to surprise and delight.

Why Choose John S. Brana Jewelry?

Moms do so much for us that they deserve to be pampered with gorgeous accessories made just for them. John S. Brana's nature-inspired jewelry combines copper, brass and bronze with unique hand-worked textures that capture organic shapes and designs. These meaningful pieces are handmade in the artist's San Francisco studio without mass production or machines.

Explore the Collection

The collection includes bangles, cuffs, bracelets and earrings in varying metals, sizes and textures to complement different styles. Bold statement cuffs with etched bark patterns pair with delicate hammered teardrop earrings, uniting raw elegance with sophisticated polish. Organic shapes like leaves and branches contrast with geometric triangular forms for intrigue. Figural textures mimic patterns seen in nature, like the undulations of rough tree bark, with flowing chased designs.

The Artistry Behind Each Piece

John S. Brana's stunning handmade jewelry reveals attention to detail that moms will appreciate. Each item becomes a personal work of wearable art to treasure. With lots of great gift options to browse, you're sure to discover something she'll truly cherish.

Highest Rated Jewelry Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

3MM WIDE HAMMERED COPPER CUFF BRACELET - SOLID COPPER CUFF

• 95 reviews
• Current price: $35.00
  What's your fashion style? However you dress to express your individuality, this John S Brana 3mm Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet is sure to fit into your ensembles to perfection. If you're the romantic sort, the soft color of the copper is sure to make the perfect feminine finishing touch for a floral print or ruffles. Boho beauties can easily layer two of these solid copper cuffs with a flowing maxi for a touch of gypsy chic. The classic elegant lady can pair this smart cuff with a fitted sheath dress in navy or black and finish with a scarf and heels for the perfect ensemble for a fashionable lunch.

4MM WIDE HAMMERED COPPER CUFF BRACELET

• 123 reviews
• Current price: $30.00 Rich color and an earthy texture combine to make pure perfection in the look of the John S Brana 4mm Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet. This beautifully crafted bangle bracelet has a very chic silhouette because of its thin design. At just 3/16 inches or 4mm in width, the piece is perfect for layering without your jewelry appearing clunky or overdone. As chic on its own as it is when worn in groups or with other coordinating pieces, the bracelet goes from day to night with ease to complement everything in your wardrobe.

1 3/4 INCH WIDE HAMMERED 14K GOLD-FILLED CUFF BRACELET

• 21 reviews
• Current price: $275.00
  A 14K Gold-Filled cuff bracelet is a truly essential accessory that you can wear to the office, that cozy Sunday brunch, that fabulous five-star restaurant or to that upcoming special event. With the Hammered 14K Gold Filled Cuff Bracelet, you get the beautiful look of a yellow gold bangle without having to pay a small fortune for 24-karat gold. This 14K Gold-filled bracelet captures all of the rich color of traditional solid 14k gold and has been hammered to give it a distinctive texture and high-shine finish.

10MM WIDE HAMMERED COPPER CUFF BRACELET - SOLID COPPER CUFF

• 19 reviews
• Current price: $36.00 Get in on one of the hottest trends in fashion jewelry with the John S Brana Designer Jewelry 10mm Wide Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet! This bracelet shows off a stylish hammered texture that reflects the latest looks being shown on the runway, yet the simplicity of the solid copper cuff gives the piece plenty of timeless appeal. The hammered texture reflects the light nicely, and you can keep the shine of the cuff bright by cleaning the bracelet regularly with Ketchup or a Brass/Copper cleaner. Because the bracelet is untreated, it can also take on a patinated aged look if you do not polish it.

3/4 INCH WIDE CHASED COPPER BARK CUFF BRACELET

• 57 reviews
• Current price: $40.00 Enjoy the beauty of nature while making a chic fashion statement in the John S Brana Designer Jewelry 3/4 Wide Bark Copper Cuff Bracelet. This distinctive jewelry design was inspired by the texture of the bark on the trees that grow in the magnificent redwood forests of Northern California, and the bark-like texturing is produced entirely by hand. Matching bark textured leaf copper earrings are also available in the John S Brana Designer Jewelry collection to coordinate with the piece.

COPPER BARK LEAF DROP EARRINGS

• 47 reviews
• Current price: $40.00
  Why blend in when you can stand out and still look elegant and appropriately attired for the occasion? The Copper Bark Leaf Drop Earrings have a distinctive look that never fails to attract attention, yet the earrings are unmistakably classy and refined to suit any ensemble in the most tasteful of ways. The earrings are shaped like long, slender leaves. Hand tools were used to create a bark like texture over their entire surface, adding dimension the rose gold tones of the copper metal. The earrings have been polished to a gleaming shine for the perfect final touch of beauty.

MEDIUM HAMMERED TEAR DROP NU GOLD BRASS EARRINGS

• 46 reviews
• Current price: $40.00
  Meet classic gold earrings updated for the modern woman. The teardrop has long been a staple of jewelry design, but in the John S Brana Medium Hammered Tear Drop Nu Gold Earrings, it gets a bold makeover with a new material and a trendy hammered finish. These earrings are chic and will have you looking fashion-forward, but their traditional shapes ensure that you can continue to wear them season after season even after going trends change. Perfect for completing everything from a chambray shirt to a summer floral sundress to a black mini, these earrings are ready to go with anything and go anywhere.

HAMMERED NU GOLD BRASS CUFF

• 59 reviews
• Current price: $65.00
  A gold bangle bracelet is a truly essential accessory that you can wear to the office, that cozy Sunday brunch, that fabulous five-star restaurant or to that upcoming special event. With the John S. Brana 1 3/4 Inch Wide Hammered Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet, you get the beautiful look of a yellow gold bangle without having to pay a small fortune for 24-karat gold. This red brass bracelet captures all of the rich color of traditional gold and has been hammered to give it a distinctive texture and high-shine finish.

HAMMERED COPPER TEARDROP EARRINGS

• 35 reviews
• Current price: $45.00
  Love the hammered jewelry trend but prefer your jewelry to have a softer, more feminine look? The John S Brana Hammered Copper Teardrop Earrings are the perfect solution to your fashion conundrum. The copper metal gives these exquisite earrings the feel of rose gold with a hue that has a touch of pink. The hammered texture will have you looking incredibly trendy, but the traditional teardrop shape is timeless enough to ensure that you’ll be wearing these earrings with everything for years to come.

SMALL HAMMERED BRONZE TEARDROP EARRINGS

• 29 reviews
• Current price: $40.00 Finish off any casual or formal look with these subtle, yet stylish Small Hammered Bronze Teardrop Earrings. The handcrafted earrings take on a traditional teardrop shape that is timeless enough to be worked into any sort of ensemble effortlessly. The design of the earrings offers a solid body with plenty of surface area to show off the unique, multifaceted, hammered detailing. Built to last, the earrings are fashioned out of tough and resilient bronze metal without being too heavy to comfortably wear them for hours on end. They secure to the ears using elegant French ear wires.

CHASED COPPER BARK CUFF BRACELET

• 22 reviews
• Current price: $65.00
  Add this copper cuff bracelet to your outfit for a splash of stunning style. The deep hand chased pattern on both the inside and outside surfaces adds dimensional allure. “Chased” means to be texturized and is a popular technique with the malleable copper material.

SMALL HAMMERED ALUMINUM TEAR DROP EARRINGS

• 43 reviews
• Current price: $35.00 Dare to Dangle? These polished Hammered Aluminum Tear Drop Earrings deliver a sleekly significant super light weight design. The hammered, high-polished finish gives it an elegant touch that works perfectly with your favorite everyday looks.. They'll enhance your contemporary styles with a maintenance-free brilliant shine.

NU GOLD BRASS BARK CUFF

• 20 reviews
• Current price: $65.00
  Wrap your wrist in modern elegance when you don this bold Nu-Gold Bark Cuff. The hand-chased texturing and clean lines lends a contemporary feel to the stylish piece. Wear it proudly with everything from work wear to your favorite evening outfits to prove your place on the runway of style. There is no better way to add warmth and shine to an ensemble than with a large statement cuff in gold, but genuine gold bracelets cost a small fortune. The Handmade Nu-Gold Bark Cuff Statement Bracelet lets you skip the costly price tag without sacrificing your style, as it perfectly captures all of the rich color of yellow gold but costs much less.

MINI CHASED NU GOLD BRASS DROP EARRINGS

• 24 reviews
• Current price: $35.00
  Sway elegantly with these luxurious Mini Chased Nu Gold Drop Earrings, a perfect accessory for any upscale outing. These eye-catching earrings feature dancing teardrops of lustrous chased brass dangling delightfully from your ears. The metal has been given a beautiful high-polished "chased" finish, adding dimension and interest to the surface.

MINI HAMMERED ALUMINUM DROP EARRINGS

• 30 reviews
• Current price: $28.00 Get the look of silver hammered earrings without any of the hassles or being weighed down by heavy jewelry! The John S. Brana Mini Hammered Aluminum Tear Drop Earrings are handcrafted teardrop earrings crafted out of genuine aluminum.

Perfect Gift for Mother's Day: Handcrafted Jewelry

Treating mom to beautiful handcrafted jewelry makes the perfect Mother's Day gift to show affection. She does so much every day and deserves to feel special. This guide covered top-rated bracelets, bangles, cuffs and earrings from John S. Brana's collection for inspiration.

Unique and Artistic: Nature-Inspired Creations

The artist's nature-inspired jewelry brilliantly combines copper, brass and bronze metals with unique textured detailing. Each piece becomes a personal work of art to cherish. Options appeal to varied styles and tastes.

Style Guide: For Every Type of Mom

For the boho mom, try the wide hammered copper or chased bark copper cuffs. Romantic moms would adore the delicate hammered teardrop earrings in copper, bronze or aluminum. From dainty to statement styles, layering thin bracelets or donning an armful of airy bangles, the versatility allows easy mixing and matching.

Memorable and Meaningful: A Lasting Impression

Whichever beautiful John S. Brana jewelry gift you decide on, mom is sure to feel loved when unwrapping something handmade just for her. These meaningful keepsakes will be treasured for years to come as you create wonderful new Mother's Day memories together.

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