Category Archives: New Gold Jewelry

New 14K Gold-filled jewelry collections handcrafted by San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana.

Jewelry Designer John S Brana Talks About the Monterey Collection

  Karri Ann Frerichs, PR Director of Altitude Promotions interviews San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. Rich hues of the softest Italian mesh metal ribbon is embellished … Continue reading

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San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana Talks about his Handmade Jewelry Collection – Barbary Coast

  San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana talks about his handmade beaded gemstone collection backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. Dynamic shapes and countless layers of richly textured semi-precious gemstones define this show … Continue reading

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The Color of Gold

  In its native state, Gold is always a golden-yellow and is way too soft to wear.  That being said, gold is usually alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness for use in jewelry.   While there are many color … Continue reading

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The History of Gold

Throughout human history, gold has been the most prized of metals.  Golds brightness and color are highly attractive, gold is extremely malleable, and it’s usually found in nature in a relatively pure form.  All of these qualities and properties have … Continue reading

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