John S. Brana, Handcrafted Jewelry for High-End Collectors and Everyday Wearers
May 7th, 2009 | Published in Designers, John S. Brana | 18 Comments
San Francisco-based designer, John S. Brana, creates wearable art jewelry and one-of-a-kind custom jewelry pieces for those jewelry connoisseurs who choose to make a statement. He also creates contemporary jewelry at accessible price points for sophisticated everyday wear. His nine distinct collections are as unique as their namesakes and are created for women and men who appreciate a standout piece.
Brana works with precious and semi-precious gemstones, 14K-18K gold and gold-filled, fine and sterling silver, copper, bronze, and aluminum to handcraft jewelry designs inspired by eclectic neighborhoods in and around San Francisco, including:
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May 16th, 2009 at 8:10 pm (#)
[...] Swimwear from Los Angeles in an editorial photo spread including statement jewelry pieces from John S. Brana. The editorial photo spread is set in San Francisco’s Bambuddha Lounge as well as Lolo Food [...]
May 19th, 2009 at 3:27 pm (#)
[...] fashion show taking place before Valentine’s Day at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco. Statement jewelry pieces by John S. Brana could be seen throughout the entire runway production on the female [...]
June 16th, 2009 at 2:10 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry will feature his handcrafted fine jewelry collections at the 12th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase. This event will take place Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Shreve & Co., 200 Post Street, San Francisco. More than 200 expected guests will be the first to see John S. Brana’s latest creations in silver and 14K-18K gold. “Being the premier fine jewelry event in Northern California, I am honored to be given the opportunity to exhibit my designs at such a prestigious event,” said Brana who will showcase for the first time at this event presented by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter. Guests will enjoy Brana’s latest designs including large carat gemstone solitaire rings set in hand-sculpted and hammered silver and 18K gold from his SoMa and Pacific Heights Collections. Delicate filigree earrings, dramatic sculpted and anticlastic cuffs, and new designs in 18K gold wire-work pendants set with large solo gemstones will also be featured. [...]
June 16th, 2009 at 3:10 pm (#)
[...] work in fine jewelry by the otherwise bridge category designer, John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry, proved favorable to the crowd at the Designers by the Bay event held at Shreve & Co. August [...]
June 16th, 2009 at 3:36 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana will showcase original jewelry designs during an artistic collaboration with fellow San Francisco artist, Klaus Lange. Brana has handcrafted intricate metal textures, angular shapes and bold jeweled color schemes to complement Lange’s abstract photography printed on silk chiffon art wear. This latest collection will be released this November at Art People Gallery in the Crocker Galleria, 50 Post Street #41, San Francisco. A special trunk show and opening night reception will be held Thursday, November 6, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests to this trunk show will enjoy free admittance, complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, a fashion show and a special shopping discount of 20% off all jewelry. Both artists are directly inspired by the neighborhoods, history and waterfront of San Francisco. Brana’s jewelry collections are as unique as their local namesakes, including Barbary Coast, Nob Hill and Monterrey and are created in his West Portal studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean. [...]
June 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana will reveal his nature-inspired jewelry collection, Muir Woods, this Saturday at a trunk show in San Francisco. “I’ve been experimenting with different patinaed processes to create bold and very unique hues of turquoise, green, orange, fire red and goldenrod.” Each piece looks hand-painted but is actually created using various chemical process of metal oxidization, thus making each a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece. [...]
June 24th, 2009 at 4:18 pm (#)
[...] the 5 years John S. Brana has been handcrafting his jewelry designs, developing new techniques, recycling mistakes and older [...]
July 24th, 2009 at 4:48 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana is one of the few fashion jewelry designers today experimenting with the beautiful rainbows created by applying a chemical process known as patina to copper jewelry. Patina is a natural reaction to metals such as copper when it comes in contact with natural chemicals including ammonia and hydrochloric acids. “I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different lengths of time because the colors that occur vary dramatically,” describes Brana. [...]
August 6th, 2009 at 10:57 am (#)
[...] the exclusive collections of statement jewelry and contemporary jewelry by fine jewelry designer, John S. Brana, during the weekend-long showcase hosted by Bloomingdale’s in the Stanford Shopping Center, [...]
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:54 pm (#)
[...] for the Mrs. America Pageant, wears semi-precious gemstone jewelry by handcrafted jewelry designer, John S. Brana. Here, Mrs. Moore showcases how to pair vibrant statement jewelry in luscious hues of amethyst, [...]
September 8th, 2009 at 2:27 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana, handcrafted fine jewelry designer, releases a collection of nature-inspired jewelry featuring forrest motifs, raw gemstones and patinated copper that will premier at a Bloomingdale’s - Stanford Trunk Show this October. [...]
September 25th, 2009 at 1:43 am (#)
[...] their own textural magic in the form of stackables. Shown here, stackable rings and bangles by John S. Brana can be worn separately or layered up for a glimmering [...]
November 16th, 2009 at 4:44 pm (#)
[...] Shopping Centre. The show will be accessorized with fine jewelry by San Francisco designer, John S. Brana and choreographed by Charleston [...]
November 18th, 2009 at 9:14 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana featured his handcrafted jewelry styles in the first of a series of five trunk shows this holiday season at the Bloomingdale’s Stanford location this last weekend. Here are some of his latest styles featuring bronze rings as well as patinated copper earrings from the Muir Woods collection of nature-inspired jewelry… [...]
November 25th, 2009 at 12:44 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana, San Francisco jewelry designer, is now represented at the showrooms in the San Francisco Fashion Collective in San Francisco’s design district. [...]
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm (#)
[...] Mercer in New York’s upscale SoHo neighborhood is the latest store to carry jewelry styles by San Francisco jewelry designer, John S. Brana. The cozy store features a minimalistic interior with gunmetal colored walls and dark wood [...]
December 9th, 2009 at 5:05 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana’s collections of unique handcrafted jewelry, made from high quality and hand picked materials, is characteristic of the designer’s main inspiration: Mother Nature. Brana states, “Nature is my primary source of inspiration. Whether I’m driving down the coast, strolling through a park, or tending my garden, the natural world shows that the creative combinations of colors, textures, patterns, shapes, and symbols are endless.” Brana’s latest collection of earrings features beautiful, lightweight, and colorful pieces reminiscent of lily pads floating on a pond’s surface. The artist’s original designs and finely detailed accents set the earrings a part from the crowd and classify them as works of art at accessible price points. All earrings in this collection are made of handcrafted copper, aluminum, and sterling silver leaf with red and turquoise patina. More colors and styles will be available, including tiered pendant necklaces and bracelets with the same leaf inspiration. The artist creates all of his jewelry in his studio in San Francisco. [...]
December 15th, 2009 at 5:11 pm (#)
[...] John S. Brana’s rings in the Muir Woods collection are successful among those who like to accessorize with effortlessly chic jewelry. Featured in the “Haute Hippie” editorial of InDesign magazine, Brana’s handmade sterling silver and bronze ring with a 21-carat Lepidochrosite Cabochon is concurrent with the gem trend and reminiscent of a woman at ease with her style. [...]