Faceted Gemstone Jewelry Collection
In a ridge located to the north of San Francisco, you'll find the neighborhood of Pacific Heights.
From this bluff, you can take in all of the splendor of the city, seeing sights like the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts. Because its views are so stunning, the neighborhood is home to some of the mostly high sought after real estate in the city, and this affluent area has inspired the beautiful looks in the John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry Pacific Heights collection.
Dramatic pendants, sophisticated teardrop earrings and fantastic cocktail rings dazzling with gemstones and set in intricate wirework settings – this is the essence of the Pacific Heights collection . Choose from enormous faceted gemstones, including Amazonite, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Dendritic Quartz, Garnet, Green-Gold Quartz, Lepidochrosite, Peridot, and Smoky Topaz. Make an entrance and a lasting memory in a matching set for your evening events. Or add subtle sophistication and a dash of color to your day by dangling a pair of faceted teardrop earrings. For cocktail rings – the bigger the better so go be fabulous!
Hammered Fine Silver Garnet Tear Drop Earrings
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13.5 CT Checkboard Cut Citrine 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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13 CT Brilliant Cut Green Amethyst 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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30 CT Amethyst 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Earrings
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21 CT Checkerboard Cut Citrine 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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21 CT Cushion Cut London Blue Topaz 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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62.5 CT Dendritic Quartz 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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42 CT Cushion Cut Amethyst 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings with Snow Quartz Gemstones
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Hammered Fine Silver Wire Wrapped Drop Earrings with Peridot
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Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings with Apatite Gemstones
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32 CT Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-Filled Earrings
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Mountain Jade Fine Silver Wire Wrapped Tear Drop Earrings
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23 CT Cabochon Cut Garnet 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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Citrine 14K Gold-filled Cocktail Ring - Marquise Cut - Large
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47.5 CT Dendritic Quartz 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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49.5 CT Oval Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-filled Pendant
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65 CT Smoky Quartz 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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24 CT Amethyst 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Earrings
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19 CT Cushion Cut Citrine 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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21 CT Citrine 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Earrings
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17 CT Cushion Cut London Blue Topaz 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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12 CT London Blue Topaz 14K Gold-filled Earrings
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West Texas Agate 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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65 CT Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-filled Pendant
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84.5 CT Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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42.5 CT Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-Filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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102.5 CT Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-filled Pendant
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22.5 CT Amethyst 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Pendant
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Onyx Wire Wrapped 14K Gold-filled Earrings - Small
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Onyx Wire Wrapped 14K Gold-filled Tear Drop Earrings
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How to Choose Faceted Gemstone Jewellery
Faceted stones are cut to return light, so these pieces read brightest under lamps and evening lighting. Choose by stone, then by setting.
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Large cocktail rings | Single statement stones in silver or gold-filled | Evening wear and occasions | Ring size, since most are made in one fixed size |
| Wrapped pendants | Stones held in sculpted wire, often sold without a chain | Adding one focal piece to a chain you own | Whether a chain is included |
| Faceted drop earrings | Cut stones suspended from wire frames | Day to evening wear | Carat weight and drop length |
| Briolette designs | Stones cut all round and hung free | Maximum movement and sparkle | How much swing you want |
Criteria that matter most
- Cut – checkerboard and brilliant cuts scatter the most light; cabochons glow rather than sparkle
- Carat weight – measures weight rather than size, so check the stated dimensions too
- Hardness – topaz and quartz suit daily wear; softer stones are better in earrings than rings
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | Faceted Gemstone Jewelry Collection |
| Made by | John S. Brana, handcrafted in San Francisco |
| Metals used | Stated on each product page |
| 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.