Whether you like it or not, you formulate an impression every time you greet someone new or see an existing friend.  Research shows  that in the first 10 seconds, an opinion is formed based on your appearance.  Your jewelry and what it brings to light about your personality is part of that impression.  If you [...]

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. John discusses his new handcrafted copper patina jewelry collection inspired by the natural beauty of Muir Woods National Park. Earrings, pendants, bangles, and rings feature hues of [...]

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 with precious and semi-precious stones or pearls and is available by the piece or in sets [...]

Have you ever felt that no matter how much money you have, you desire more? No matter how beautiful your house is, do you long to redecorate?

Catch the light and admiring glances with this Crystal Quartz, Onyx, and Amber handmade 14K Gold-filled Chain Maille bracelet. Round smooth Crystal Quartz beads graduate into freeform Amber and Pineapple Quartz, which crescendos into bold round and faceted black Onyx beads. 24K Gold Vermeil beads accent the bracelet with a touch of sparkling shine.

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San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana is interviewed by Karri Ann Frerichs, PR Director of Altitude Promotions backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. John talks about his Sea Cliff Collection inspired by sea creatures found off the coast of Northern California and introduces the premiere of his Amazonite [...]

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 stopping statement jewelry collection which also features gold vermeil, 14K gold, 18Kgold, and fine and sterling [...]