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Bending the physical Universe

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

By John Glossa August 14, 2022

Nearly 5 troy ounces sterling silver belt buckle highlighted with a barbed wire motif. This buckle shall be shown at the Western Design Conference in Jackson Wyoming this coming September 8th. The buckle is hand made in sterling silver on a hand tooled 2" wide leather belt. A perfect pairing indeed.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs, Jackson Hole WY, leather accents, Silver

Snowshoe

By John Glossa January 11, 2022

Three garnets set in sterling silver. ...time to make tracks...

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Filed Under: Just Once, Life in Montana, Silver

Kingman Turquoise Bracelet

By John Glossa January 11, 2022

Nice size of Kingman Turquoise set in a hand fabricated sterling silver bracelet

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Filed Under: Silver, Turquoise

student project

By John Glossa January 11, 2022

For the past two summers i have opened up my studio to an art teacher for one week instruction of jewelry making. The two projects in the images from the 2021 session illustrate basic metal forming and fabrication; bezel setting; stone cutting; and finishing. We had a good time and believe a great deal was learned in limited time.

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Filed Under: Gemstones, Silver

sterling silver pendant

By John Glossa January 11, 2022

This pendant was fabricated from sterling silver metal with a Montana sapphire bezel set and highlighted in 14 karat yellow. Pendant is suspended on a sterling silver chain.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Just Once, Montana Gems, Silver

silver and gold bracelet

By John Glossa January 6, 2022

The bracelet is made of sterling silver with a centered 14 karat yellow gold "Celtic-style" cross. The finish on the bracelet is slightly distressed to compliment the rustic-cast yellow gold cross.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Exclusive Designs, Silver

Sterling silver bar necklace

By John Glossa January 6, 2022

Straight forward design with the bail visible from the front, which reminds me of forged hasps on an castle door.

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Filed Under: Silver

elk ivory “bobble”

By John Glossa January 2, 2022

Many an elk ivory has been mounted as testament to a hunters trophy: but this is my version. The color of the end of the ivory is visible as it moves side to side-two sided matching ivory.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Exclusive Designs, Life in Montana, Silver

Sterling silver beaver

By John Glossa January 2, 2022

This work is fabricated in sterling silver with a 14 karat gold log for the beaver to gnaw on. A Montana sapphire accents the pendant. Dillon, Montana is home of the Beavers...the mascot for Beaverhead county high school...in Beaverhead County. The Beaverhead Rock outcropping is just just north of town, which was a landmark of the early traveler. Makes sense?

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Filed Under: Just Once, Life in Montana, Montana Gems, Silver

fishing the Madison

By John Glossa January 2, 2022

Ennis, Montana! The Madison river gently flows through the valley and right through Ennis, Montana. Each summer a wonderful art show is held in town. Don't miss it-it's a one day event. Much talent assembles under the shade of a park like setting of the Madison Valley Bank-Thanks for venue use. Over the years I have met many A+ artists at the Madison Valley Arts Festival +http://ennisarts.org,

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Exclusive Designs, Just Once, Life in Montana, Montana Gems, Silver

Sterling silver ring

By John Glossa December 31, 2021

Barbed wire ring hand fabricated in sterling silver.

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Filed Under: Barbed Wire Designs, Silver

sterling silver ring

By John Glossa December 31, 2021

Ladies heavy sterling silver band with a hammer finish along the center line.

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Filed Under: Silver

Hand made silver bracelet

By John Glossa December 31, 2021

Bold sterling silver bracelet. Each link and clasp are hand fabricated.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Silver

silver wedding band

By John Glossa December 30, 2021

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Filed Under: Silver

Dillon Montana

By John Glossa December 29, 2021

Looking east over Dillon from the volcanic hills locally know as the "M" that rises nearly 600 feet above the Beaverhead river valley, with 360 degree views that are fabulous. There actual is a "M" on the hillside; a tribute to the University of Montana Western umwestern.edu located in Dillon. An array of trails traverse the area and have been painstakingly developed through the cooperation of

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Filed Under: Life in Montana

Big cloud

By John Glossa December 29, 2021

Just south of Dillon MT is a favorite fishing / camping lake for locals- Clark Canyon Reservoir. This was the route of the famed Lewis & Clark Expedition: "Corps of Discovery Expedition 1803-1806"; although this body of water was not impounded here during their travels they followed the river west to the of here towards Idaho. This image was taken during the final light of a summer day~

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Filed Under: Life in Montana

Mini Bolo Tie

By John Glossa December 27, 2021

Mini Bolo Tie in sterling silver with high-dome cut Kingman turquoise

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Filed Under: Turquoise

Mini Bolo Ties

By John Glossa December 27, 2021

Lighter weight than the typical western style bolo tie-casual fashion.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Bolo Ties

tourmaline

By John Glossa December 26, 2021

bicolor tourmaline

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Filed Under: Gemstones

Massive Quartz Crystals in Tucson AZ

By John Glossa December 26, 2021

Super large quartz crystals likely Brazilian origin on display at the Tucson Gem Show

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Filed Under: Crystal

Workin’ Leather

By John Glossa December 25, 2021

The beauty and artistry of rustic "Working Leather" inspires the fusion of precious metals and leather work in my series of work titled ~ Leather Accents.  I have combined the soft textures of leather and metals to create works of art.

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Filed Under: leather accents

Wyoming Black Jade

By John Glossa December 22, 2021

Tools of Tradition. The center piece is a stylized arrow point cut from Wyoming black jade. Primarily fabricated in sterling silver with touches of 14 karat yellow gold. Set below the jade is a fine red ruby. The necklace is linked with braided leather transitioning to silver chain

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Wyoming Jade

Black Jade / Elk Ivory Bracelet

By John Glossa December 21, 2021

Fabricated in sterling silver this unusual bracelet holds a center piece of Wyoming black jade. The jade is hand-crafted into a stylized arrow tip and set by 14 karat yellow gold prongs. Another highlight of this bracelet is a bezel set elk ivory. A fine red ruby accents this work.

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Filed Under: Wyoming Jade

Yogo Sapphire

By John Glossa December 18, 2021

Yogo Sapphire 1/2 carat~untouched photo. Montana is know for sapphires of many colors, but a Yogo sapphire is truly “Top Shelf”. The deep blue color of a fine Yogo Sapphire is nearly unrivaled. Many sapphires and other gemstones exhibit “hints” of secondary colors. Meaning you might typically see a blue sapphire with a perhaps a touch of green. It may not be obvious at first glance,

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Filed Under: Montana Gems

Yogo sapphire in Star Pendanat

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

1/3 carat Yogo Sapphire bezel set in a star pendant

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Filed Under: Montana Gems

Yogo Sapphire Bracelet

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

1/2 carat fine Yogo sapphire bezel st in 14 karat gold

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Filed Under: Montana Gems

Yogo sapphire 14 Karat gold bracelet

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

Art deco style 14 Karat gold bracelet set with a 0.48 carat fine Yogo Sapphire-super blue!

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Montana Gems

Yogo Sapphire

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio

yogo sapphire

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

14 Karat pendant

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Filed Under: Montana Gems

14 Karat Barbed Wire bracelet

By John Glossa December 14, 2021

This bracelet has been a "flag ship" work of my art for years now. The "barbed wire" motif has also found its way into several of my designs and likely shall continue to be. It is a bold design, yet the openness keeps it from being overbearing. This bracelet can be fabricated to fit the wearers wrist ideally.  This stunning bracelet can also be made without gemstones/ diamonds and the design

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Filed Under: Barbed Wire Designs

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John Glossa, Certified Gemologist

John Glossa, G.G. has been creating fine jewelry for over 30 years. As a Graduate Gemologist (GIA 1986) his understanding of fine jewelry as well as quality diamonds and gemstones is exceptional. A fondness of gem materials stems from his youth and includes a Bachelors Degree of Geology. John’s years of experience, artistic creativity and interest in the great outdoors result in beautifully hand crafted jewelry. Continue…

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