Handmade Jewelry Gift Ideas For Men & Women
Are you seeking a unique gift idea for the man or woman in your life? At John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry, we have a wide range of unique jewelry items in virtually every price range.
Browse men's and women's bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings for men and women, pins and beyond.
Jewelery artist John S. Brana specializes in unique handmade jewelry, including a wide selection of copper jewelry, formed using an array of methods such as hammering, fold-forming and chasing. You'll even find beautifully colored copper, which is creating using patination treatments. You'll also find silver, aluminum, gold and an array of different stones in including Serpentine, Citrine, Carnelian, Jade, Amethyst and others.
John S. Brana's jewelry makes a beautiful, unique gift idea for women and men alike, especially nature lovers as many of his designs are inspired by nature's forms and textures. From his leaf earrings, to mushroom-inspired rings, to lily pad earrings, to tree bark textured bracelets and cocktail rings with tree-inspired textured bands and setting prongs.
Whatever the gift recipient's style or preferences, you're sure to find one-of-a-kind gift items for the man or woman in your life at John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry.
Men's Texturized Copper Cuff Bracelet - 10mm Wide
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Men's Brushed Copper Cuff Bracelet - 10mm Wide
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Men's Thin Chased Copper Cuff Bracelet
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Men's Wide Bark Copper Cuff Bracelet - 10mm Wide
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Men's Chased Copper Cuff Bracelet - 10mm Wide
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Men's Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet - 10mm Wide
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Hammered Stainless Steel Drop Earrings
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Mini Hammered Stainless Steel Drop Earrings
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Mini Chased Stainless Steel Drop Earrings
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Hammered Stainless Steel Leaf Drop Earrings
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Hammered Stainless Steel Long Teardrop Earrings
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Small Hammered Stainless Steel Teardrop Earrings
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Medium Hammered Stainless Steel Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Triangular Stainless Steel Drop Earrings
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Hammered Stainless Steel Marrakesh Drop Earrings
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Chased Stainless Steel Leaf Drop Earrings
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Chased Stainless Steel Long Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Stainless Steel Teardrop Earrings
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Hammered Disc Copper Dangle Earrings
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Chased Disc Copper Dangle Earrings
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5mm Wide Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet
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Long Chased Nu Gold Brass Tear Drop Earrings
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3mm Twisted Copper Cuff Bracelet
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3mm Wide Hammered Solid Copper Cuff Bracelet
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1 Inch Wide Bark Copper Cuff Bracelet - Solid Copper Cuff
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1 Inch Wide Brushed Copper Cuff Bracelet
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Brushed Bronze Anticlastic Bangle Bracelet
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Brushed Bronze Anticlastic Cuff
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Tapered Brushed Bronze Anticlastic Cuff
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Hammered Bronze Anticlastic Cuff
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Thin Brushed Aluminum Cuff Bracelet
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10mm Wide Texturized Copper Cuff Bracelet - Solid Copper Cuff
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10mm Wide Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet - Solid Copper Cuff
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10mm Wide Linen Copper Cuff Bracelet - Solid Copper Cuff
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Thin Bark Aluminum Cuff Bracelet
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Hammered Nu Gold Brass Hoop Earrings
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Snow Quartz Wire Wrapped Sterling Silver Earrings
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Square Carnelian Beaded Gemstone Necklace
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30 CT Amethyst 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Earrings
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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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14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings with Aquamarine Gemstones
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14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Spiral Earrings with White Freshwater Pearls
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14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Spiral Earrings with Crystal Quartz Gemstones
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Hammered Fine Silver Tear Drop Earrings with Apatite Gemstones
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Anticlastic Texturized Copper Bangle Bracelet
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Tapered Brushed Anticlastic Aluminum Bangle Bracelet
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Handmade jewelry gifts are one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry shaped by hand rather than mass produced, given to mark birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. This collection brings together John S. Brana's bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and pins for men and women in copper, silver, aluminum, gold and gemstones, across a wide range of prices.
Quick selection guide: choose earrings if you do not know the recipient's size, a cuff or ring if you know their wrist or ring size, a silver, gold or copper piece that matches the metal tone they already wear, and anodized aluminum or gemstone jewelry for someone with a colourful wardrobe. Compare the options below, then see the full buying guide further down the page.
| Piece | Best for | Sizing needed |
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| Earrings | Friends, colleagues and in-laws | None |
| Cuffs and bracelets | Someone who wears a bracelet every day | Wrist measurement |
| Rings | Partners and close family | Exact ring size |
| Necklaces and pendants | One statement gift | Chain length |
| Pins | Recipients who wear jackets or scarves | None |
How to Choose a Jewellery Gift
The safest gift depends on how much you know about the recipient. Work down this list until you hit something you can answer.
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| You know their size | Cuffs, bangles and rings all become options | Partners and close family | Wrist measurement or ring size |
| You know their metal tone | Match silver, gold or copper to what they wear | Anyone whose jewellery you have seen | Whether their pieces are warm or cool toned |
| You know their colours | Anodized aluminum and gemstone pieces | People with a colourful wardrobe | Which colours actually appear in it |
| You know none of these | Earrings in a neutral metal | Colleagues, friends and in-laws | Drop length, keeping it moderate |
Criteria that matter most
- Sizing risk – earrings need none, cuffs need a measurement, rings need an exact size
- Upkeep – choose aluminum, steel or sealed copper if they will not polish jewellery
- Occasion – anniversary years each have a traditional metal, which makes the choice for you
Which Jewelry Gift Suits Which Recipient
The criteria that matter are how well you know their sizes, their metal tone and how much care they will give a piece.
- A partner or close family member – choose a cuff, bangle or ring if you know their wrist or ring size.
- A friend, colleague or in-law – choose earrings in a neutral metal with a moderate drop length.
- Someone with a colourful wardrobe – choose anodized aluminum or a gemstone piece in colours they already wear.
- Someone who never polishes jewelry – choose aluminum, stainless steel or sealed copper.
- A nature lover – choose leaf earrings or a tree bark textured bracelet.
- An anniversary – choose the traditional metal for that year of marriage.
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | Handmade Jewelry Gift Ideas For Men & Women |
| 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 the safest jewellery gift?
Earrings. They need no sizing, suit every recipient, and the range covers everything from mini drops to full statement pieces.
Q2. How do I pick between silver and gold tones?
Look at what they already wear. Most people stay consistently in one temperature, and matching it is safer than introducing a new one.
Q3. Which anniversary uses which metal?
Copper marks the 7th and 22nd, bronze the 8th and 19th, aluminum the 10th, steel the 11th, brass the 21st and silver the 25th.
Q4. Is gift packaging included?
Yes. Every piece arrives in a John S. Brana gift box at no extra cost.