Posts Tagged: John S. Brana


24
Aug 10

Handmade Copper Jewelry

Chased Copper Jewelry

Chased Copper Earrings

Versatility of Copper Jewelry

Before you purchase that next piece of jewelry for your collection, have you thought about copper and how it can uniquely enhance your appearance? With a natural, earthy tone, copper looks great with formal attire as well as more casual clothing. Handmade items, such as the chased copper hoop earrings or hammered copper ring necklace from John S. Brana, are great accessories which can be worn to work conferences or on a fun night out.

Copper – An Invaluable Metal

Copper has been used to make handmade jewelry for centuries. Ever since mankind learned to work metal, copper has been an invaluable material due to its malleability and ductility. Metalsmiths such as John S. Brana have been crafting this versatile metal into all sorts of jewelry, perfect for any occasion. Combining natural beauty with a rustic appearance, handmade copper jewelry has been popular over the ages for very good reason.

Fold Formed Corrugated Copper Large Disk Earrings

Fold Formed Corrugated Copper Large Disc Earrings

Copper Jewelry Variations

The flexible nature of copper allows it to be worked into a large variety of shapes and used in a number of jewelry designs. For example, the fold formed corrugated copper large disc earrings by John S. Brana are styled to look like golden autumn leaves and are a great addition to any collection. Of course, copper jewelry has many more shapes and sizes and can be found in bracelets, necklaces and scarf rings as well.

Affordable Copper Jewelry

Copper jewelry has the advantage of looking terrific in any location. While being versatile with any sort of clothing and occasion is definitely a great reason to purchase a set of copper pieces, it is not the only one. Copper is also one of the most affordable jewelry materials and ensures that anyone can purchase a stunning collection for a fraction of the price of gold or silver. Everyone deserves to look fantastic and copper jewelry gives you that chance.

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22
Aug 10

Fashionable Bronze Rings

Green Gold Quartz Bronze Rings

Green Gold Quartz Bronze Ring by jewelry designer John S. Brana

Bronze Rings – An Alternative to Gold and Silver

While out searching for the next item for your jewelry collection, have a look at the wide range of bronze rings now available on the worldwide jewelry market. While gold and silver are still popular materials, bronze is a more cost effective alternative which can be worn in a large number of everyday situations. For these reasons, professional craftsmen such as John S. Brana have included bronze rings in their quality collections.

Rings made from bronze come in all shapes, sizes and prices. They are commonly found adorned with sparkling gemstones such as jade, quartz and amethyst, and are an attractive addition to any outfit. The rings themselves can also vary and be molded in a wide variety of designs such as the tree branch textures found in John S. Brana’s jewelry catalog. This unique form actually uses bronze’s natural look to create some stunning items each with their own individual personality.

Dendritic Quartz Bronze Rings

Dendritic Quartz Bronze Ring by jewelry designer John S. Brana

Versatility of Bronze Rings

Another reason why bronze rings are so popular is that they can be worn in almost any situation. Imagine that you are in possession of an emerald cut citrine ring from John S. Brana. This glistening stone will look perfect sitting on your finger regardless of whether you are attending a workplace conference or a casual outdoor barbecue. The same can be said of other designs of bronze rings as well.

Affordable Bronze Rings

In addition to their versatility and beauty, bronze rings are also a very cost effective way to complement your wardrobe. Purchasing items made from gold, platinum or silver can be expensive and bronze is an affordable alternative which looks equally as amazing, especially when worn with the right outfit. If you are searching for a great addition to your jewelry collection, purchasing a bronze ring or two will be a decision which you definitely will not regret.

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14
Aug 10

Bloomingdale’s -Stanford Features Copper Jewelry by John S. Brana

New Handmade Copper Jewelry

Karri Ann Frerichs, Altitude Designers, introduces handmade copper jewelry by jewelry designer John S. Brana at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford.

Selections include handmade corrugated and texturized copper cuffs, corrugated copper and chased copper earrings, chased and hammered copper necklaces, and bronze rings set with cabochons, beaded gemstones, or faceted large gemstones.

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