The Muir Woods Jewelry Collection
Just a few miles north of the bustle and cosmopolitan life of San Francisco rests the constant and largely untouched world of Muir Woods.
Here, colors seem more vivid and trees soar higher than humanly imagined. The Muir Woods collection evokes the serenity and timelessness of this prehistoric redwood forest.
Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings are both delicate and exotic. The nature-inspired, handcrafted textures allow the jewelry to be gorgeously warped like the bark of a tree or the rush of river water. Burnt umber, red bronze, smoky lavender, iridescent greens and turquoise hues complete the collection.
Copper Flying Swallow Earrings
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Large Lily Pad Anodized Aluminum Pewter Gray Leaf Earrings
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Small Gold Anodized Lily Pad Leaf Drop Earrings
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Small Ginkgo Leaf Anodized Aluminum Sour Candy Apple Earrings
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Orange Anodized Aluminum Ginkgo Leaf Earrings
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23.5 ct Bronze Rutilated Quartz Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring
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8.5 ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
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Copper Fold Formed Leaf Dangle Earrings
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Nu Gold Forget Me Not Flower Earrings
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Nu Gold Cherry Blossom Flower Earrings
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Nu Gold Chrysanthemum Flower Drop Earrings
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Nu Gold Star Jasmine Flower Earrings
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Nu Gold Buttercup Flower Earrings
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Copper Honey Bee Drop Earrings with Amazonite
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Nu Gold Honey Bee Earrings with Amber
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Nu Gold Honey Bee Earrings
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Copper Honey Bee Drop Earrings with Carnelian
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Copper Honey Bee Drop Earrings with Serpentine
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Copper Honey Bee Drop Earrings
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Nu Gold Honey Bee Earrings with Amethyst
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Copper Buttercup Flower Earrings
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Copper Forget Me Not Flower Earrings
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Copper Cherry Blossom Flower Earrings
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9 CT Pyrite Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring
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Nu Gold Brass Bark Drop Earrings
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21.5 ct Checkboard Cut Citrine Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
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Medium Violet Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings
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Orange Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings - Large
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Fold Formed Copper Lily Pad Earrings
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Medium Lime Anodized Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings
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Lime Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings - Three-tiered
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Copper Lily Pad Earrings - Medium
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Nu Gold Lily Pad Earrings - Gold Tone Leaf Earrings
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The Muir Woods Jewelry Collection is John S. Brana's line of handmade copper patina jewelry inspired by the redwood forest just north of San Francisco. It includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings in sealed patina colours ranging from burnt umber and red bronze to smoky lavender, greens and turquoise.
How to Choose Muir Woods Patina Jewellery
Patinated copper takes its colour from controlled oxidation rather than paint, so every piece varies. Colour and shape decide the choice.
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Green and aqua patina | Natural oxidation sealed to stop further change | Anyone who wants colour with a natural origin | That colour varies between pieces |
| Bright copper pieces | Polished or hammered, with no patina | Anyone who prefers the warm metal tone | Whether you want it to age or stay bright |
| Leaf designs | Redwood-inspired shapes with veining | Nature-led wardrobes | Drop length and width |
| Teardrops and discs | Simpler shapes carrying the patina colour | Everyday wear | How strongly the colour reads from a distance |
Criteria that matter most
- Patina is permanent – once sealed, the colour will not keep developing or wash away
- Variation – each piece takes the patina differently, so yours will not match the photograph exactly
- Ear wires – check whether they are copper, gold-filled or sterling if you are sensitive
Which Muir Woods Piece Suits Which Shopper
The criteria that matter are colour, shape and how the ear wires are made. Match your preference below.
- You want natural colour – choose a green or aqua patina piece and expect some variation from the photograph.
- You prefer the warm metal tone – choose a bright polished or hammered copper piece with no patina.
- You love nature-led designs – choose a leaf design with redwood-inspired veining.
- You want something for daily wear – choose a simple teardrop or disc that carries the patina colour.
- You have sensitive ears – check whether the ear wires are copper, gold-filled or sterling before ordering.
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | The Muir Woods Jewelry Collection |
| Made by | John S. Brana, handcrafted in San Francisco |
| Packaging | Gift boxed |
| Returns | See the returns policy |
| Prices, stock and product details last confirmed | 29 September 2026 |
Prices, stock and product details on this page were last reviewed on 29 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is a patina?
A chemical colour change on the surface of the copper, created by controlled exposure to air. It is part of the metal itself rather than a paint or coating.
Q2. Will the green colour rub off?
No. The patina is sealed with a protective coating, so it will neither wear away nor continue to change.
Q3. Will my piece match the photograph?
Closely, but not exactly. Patina develops differently on every piece, which is why each one carries its own markings.
Q4. What inspired this collection?
Muir Woods, the redwood forest north of San Francisco, whose foliage and bark textures shape many of the designs.