Gemstone Earrings Collection
Gemstone earrings bring color and sparkle to outfits, light up the eyes and complement the profile. If you think gemstone earrings begin and end with traditional diamonds, rubies and emeralds in posts and dangles, it's time that you discover the unique, inventive looks in the John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry Pacific Heights Gemstone Earrings collection.
Yuletide Ribbon Nu Gold Brass Dangle 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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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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32 CT Green Gold Quartz 14K Gold-Filled Earrings
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23 CT Cabochon Cut Garnet 14K Gold-filled 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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Faceted gemstone earrings are earrings set with stones cut into flat faces that reflect light and sparkle. The Pacific Heights Gemstone Earrings Collection is John S. Brana's handmade range, pairing amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, green quartz and garnet with sculpted 14K gold-filled and silver wire.
In Short
Pacific Heights gemstone earrings pair faceted stones with sculpted gold-filled and silver wire, in drops sized for both daily and evening wear.
What Is This Collection?
Faceted gemstone earrings use stones cut with flat faces that reflect light, rather than smooth polished beads. The cut is what produces sparkle rather than a soft glow. Every piece is handcrafted by John S. Brana in his San Francisco studio.
What This Collection Includes
Wire sculpted drop earrings with amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, green quartz, garnet and similar stones, mostly in 14K gold-filled wire.
How the pieces differ
Pieces differ by stone colour, by carat weight and by how much wire framing surrounds the stone.
Who this collection suits
Anyone who wants coloured sparkle rather than plain metal, and buyers looking for birthstone gifts.
How to Choose
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Large carat stones | Higher weights with real presence | Evening and occasion wear | Drop length and weight |
| Smaller faceted drops | Compact stones in slim wire settings | Office and everyday wear | Whether the colour reads clearly |
| Warm stones | Citrine, carnelian and garnet | Warm skin tones and gold settings | How it reads in daylight |
| Cool stones | Amethyst, topaz and green quartz | Cool skin tones | Whether you want contrast with gold wire |
Criteria that matter most
- Cut – checkerboard and brilliant cuts sparkle most; larger cushion cuts show more colour
- Carat weight – measures weight rather than size, so check the stated dimensions too
- Metal – gold-filled warms a stone, silver sharpens it
Which Gemstone Earrings Suit Which Shopper
The criteria that matter are carat weight, stone colour and the occasion. Match your need below.
- You are dressing for an evening – choose a large carat stone with real presence.
- You need office or daily earrings – choose a smaller faceted drop in a slim wire setting.
- You have a warm skin tone – choose citrine, carnelian or garnet in gold-filled wire.
- You have a cool skin tone – choose amethyst, blue topaz or green quartz.
- You are buying a birthstone gift – choose the stone for her birth month and check the drop length.
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | Gemstone 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 faceted mean?
The stone is cut with flat faces that reflect light internally, which produces sparkle. Smooth polished stones, called cabochons, glow instead.
Q2. Which stones are used in this collection?
Amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, green quartz, garnet and other faceted stones, hand-selected for clarity and colour before being set.
Q3. Are these suitable for everyday wear?
The smaller drops are. Larger carat stones read as occasion pieces, though quartz-family stones are hard enough for regular use.
Q4. What does the Pacific Heights name refer to?
Pacific Heights is a San Francisco neighbourhood with sweeping views over the bay, which inspired this line of faceted gemstone designs.