Hammered Earrings Collection
Where can you find an industrial warehouse next door to a trendy cafe and an art gallery? The South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco brings an eclectic mix of industrial, retail, art space and dining storefronts together, creating a picturesque stretch of cityscape with a personality all its own.
The John S. Brana Handmade SoMa Earrings Jewelry Collection brings the attitude and spirit of SoMa to life and puts a dazzling finishing touch on any outfit.
Brushed Bronze Triangular Drop Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Teardrop Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Medium Teardrop Earrings
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Bronze Bark Long Teardrop Earrings
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Brushed Bronze Long Teardrop Earrings
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Bronze Bark Leaf Drop Earrings
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Bronze Bark Dangle Earrings
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Large Hammered Bronze Teardrop Earrings
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Brushed Copper Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Open Teardrop Earrings
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Chased Aluminum Open Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Sunburst Earrings
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Hammered Nu Gold Sunburst Earrings
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Hammered Nu Gold Brass Open Teardrop Earrings
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Chased Nu Gold Brass Open Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Medium Tear Drop Earrings
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Hammered Copper Triangular Drop Earrings - Solid Copper Earrings
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Chased Copper Long Tear Drop Earrings - Copper Earrings
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Hammered Copper Drop Earrings - Solid Copper Earrings
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Hammered Nu Gold Brass Hoop Earrings
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Long Hammered Nu Gold Brass Tear Drop Earrings
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Medium Chased Nu Gold Brass Leaf Earrings
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Hammered Bronze Teardrop Earrings
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Chased Rim Aluminum Hoop Earrings
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Chased Stainless Steel Hoop Earrings
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Hammered Nu Gold Brass Octagon Dangle Earrings
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Chased Nu Gold Brass Hoop Earrings
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Chased Aluminum Hoop Earrings
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Nu Gold Brass Hammered Four Link Drop Earrings
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Mini Chased Nu Gold Brass Drop Earrings
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Small Hammered Aluminum Tear Drop Earrings
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Aluminum Bark Dangle Earrings
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Small Teardrop Nu Gold Brass Bark Earrings
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14K Hammered Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz
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14K Gold Hammered Tear Drop Earrings
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Hammered Fine Silver Earrings with Garnets - Freshwater Pearls
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Amazonite Hammered Fine Silver Earrings
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14K Gold Hammered Earrings with Garnets
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14K Gold Hammered Tear Drop Earrings with Peridot
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14K Gold Hammered Chandelier Earrings
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Hammered earrings are earrings whose metal surface has been struck by hand with a hammer, leaving small facets that catch light as you move. This SoMa collection by John S. Brana, named after San Francisco's South of Market district, offers hammered designs across several metals, lengths and shapes.
How to Choose Hammered Earrings
Hammering dimples the metal so it catches light from every angle. The choice is metal, length and how heavy the texture is.
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Mini and small drops | Under 2 inches, minimal swing | Office and daily wear | Whether the texture reads at that size |
| Medium drops | 2 to 2 1/2 inches | Day to evening wear | Neckline and hair length |
| Large drops | Over 2 1/2 inches | Statement and evening wear | Metal weight at that scale |
| Open frames | Cut-out centres rather than solid faces | Scale without weight | That you prefer an airier look |
Criteria that matter most
- Metal weight – aluminum is featherlight, copper and brass sit in the middle, silver and gold are heaviest
- Why hammered – the texture disguises everyday scratches far better than a polished surface
- Ear wires – steel and gold-filled suit sensitive ears best
Which Hammered Earrings Suit Which Shopper
The criteria that matter are length, metal weight and ear wire metal. Match your need below.
- You need office or daily earrings – choose a mini or small drop under 2 inches.
- You want day to evening wear – choose a medium drop of 2 to 2 1/2 inches.
- You want a statement without weight – choose a large aluminum design or an open frame.
- You are hard on jewelry – hammered texture hides everyday scratches better than polished metal.
- You have sensitive ears – choose steel or gold-filled ear wires.
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | Hammered Earrings 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 does hammering do to the metal?
It creates dozens of small facets that reflect light in different directions, so the earrings flash as you move rather than reflecting flatly.
Q2. Will the hammered texture wear off?
No. Hammering shapes the metal itself rather than adding a surface coating, so the texture is permanent.
Q3. Which hammered earrings are lightest?
Aluminum. It weighs a fraction of brass, copper or silver at the same size, which is why the largest designs are made in it.
Q4. Do hammered earrings hide scratches?
Yes, far better than polished metal. New marks blend into the existing texture rather than standing out.