Professional model and former Mrs. Ohio 2002, a “Final 10″ contestant 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, amber, citrine and prehnite green with a royal blue top to create an upscale ensemble that is both casual and sophisticated.

Statement jewelry is best paired with a monochromatic ensemble so as to direct focus to the shapes and hues of the jewelry.  Notice how the prehnite green gemstones reflect her green eyes and how the spiral curve of the gold earrings compliment her blond hair.    When worn just at or below the collar bone, a layered gemstone necklace radiates warmth to the face.  The facets and geometry of the gemstones also complement flattering angularity in the jaw line and cheek bones.  Mrs. Moore also showcases how a dramatic pair of beaded earrings can be paired with a bold necklace if the ensemble is toned down.

Mrs. Moore wears 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Amethyst Beaded Gemstone Earrings from John S. Brana’s Barbary Coast Collection.  She also wears an Amethyst, Amber, Citrine and Prehnite Gemstone Necklace with Gold Vermeil Beads, from John S. Brana’s Barbary Coast Collection.

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 patinated 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.  Read the rest of this entry »

In the 5 years John S. Brana has been handcrafting his jewelry designs, developing new techniques, recycling mistakes and older pieces, and creating new textures, he has developed a stock of literally thousands of unique pieces of jewelry.  From dramatic gemstone layered necklaces to understated links with a subtle texture he has developed a line as diverse as the city of the collections’ origins - San Francisco.

From commissioned cuffs in 18K gold that are valued over $10,000 to hammered aluminum lightweight earrings retailing for just $45, John S. Brana’s expertise stretches the gamut.  “I’m so intrigued by the contrasts of color and texture,” he describes while working down in his studio filled with sculpting tools, small machines, scraps of metal, and drawers full of gemstones.
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John S. Brana explains the design concepts behind his dramatic jewelry collection, Barbary Coast Layered Gemstone Jewelry.

John S. Brana reveals several new fine jewelry designs as apart of his Sea Cliff Collection of Wearable Art jewelry pieces.

Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Promotions interviews John S. Brana, Jewelry Designer, backstage before his fashion show with Zoe Bikini.

The San Francisco bikini and jewelry fashion show took place last Thursday in front of a full house at Temple.  Featured designers included:  Zoe Bikini, John S. Brana Jewelry, and Dresses by Yugula Priti.

John S. Brana is a designer of couture, statement jewelry inspired by the neighborhoods in and around San Francisco.  He debuted several new contemporary jewelry pieces at this show.

Video of the fashion show as well as the evenings entertainment can be found on SFIndieFashion.com.  View this post to see a photo gallery of John S. Brana’s handcrafted jewelry designs premiered at this show…

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Charleston Pierce is a busy man, as usual, and especially this month.  He will be presenting a series of San Francisco designer runway fashion shows this month.  Perhaps the sexiest of them all this May will be the swimwear fashion show featuring San Francisco’s own Zoe Bikini.  And because he is always a showstopper, dramatic runway jewelry by John S. Brana will complete the couture beachwear look.

The event will be held at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco, 540 Howard St.

Mark Your Calendars!  Registration for guest lists will be available soon.

“San Francisco is a truly charming city where talented artists frequently show their skills to the public. As we are starting 2009, JWR takes you to the city by the bay to meet skillful designer John S. Brana, and talk about his background, ideas, and his new collection.

Late last year, new work in fine jewelry by the otherwise bridge category designer proved favorable to the crowd at the “Designers by the Bay” event held at Shreve & Co. in San Francisco. The newcomer to the list of 20 established fine jewelry exhibitors showcased textured cuffs, sculpted earrings and intricate filigree scrollwork in 18K and 14K gold and fine silver with gemstones. Now, John is with us to share his views.
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944.com was present at the sexy lingerie and leather 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 models.
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