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Bending the physical Universe

Harvest Moon

By John Glossa January 8, 2018

Harvest Moon -Rejoice -Relax The toil of Summers effort is at an end a bounty from the field & vine comes the prize. Witness the crisp morning air and days of softer sunlight. Colors have turned to a gentler palette with a luster of pleasant earth tones. Savor the moment The Harvest Moon is upon us ! JG   I do love the intensity of an Autumn full moon. It rises

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Barbed Wire Ring

By John Glossa January 8, 2018

Barbed Wire Ring. Stylized Barbed wire in 14 or 18 karat gold.

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Free-Form Silver Bracelet and Yogo Sapphire

By John Glossa January 6, 2018

Sterling silver bracelet with deep blue Yogo sapphire set in a yellow gold bezel.

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Winters Crystals

By John Glossa January 25, 2017

Ice back lit by the winters rays. Beautiful crystals of nature, but too fragile for jewelry.

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Red Tourmaline Crystal flower

By John Glossa January 25, 2017

Natural Red tourmaline crystal set in sterling silver flower pendant. Pendant also set with 3 "electric blue" tourmaline stones.

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Elk Ivory “bobble” pendant with Aquamarine

By John Glossa January 25, 2017

Sterling silver and a bit of 14 karat gold pendant set with matching elk ivory. Pendant includes a dangle aquamarine.

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14 karat white gold pendant and chain $295

By John Glossa January 25, 2017

14 Karat white gold "bar" pendant set with a 1/10 carat round brilliant diamond. The diamond has a clarity of Si (eye clean) with a color grade of G+ (white). Included is a 14 Karat white gold chain: 18 inches in length and .5mm thick with lobster clasp. suggested retail price: $425.00 Sell price:  $295.00  includes shipping and 10 day full refund satisfaction

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Princess Cut Diamond $1,900

By John Glossa January 21, 2017

Princess cut diamond set in a Stuller platinum solitaire mounting. The ring weighs approximately 4.0 grams and is a size 7 1/4. The diamond weighs 0.51 carats or just over a "half carat". I have graded this stone as:  SI-1 clarity;  G-H color. approximate retail for a similar item~ $3,200.00  /  sale price: $1,900.00 = cash sale/sizing unavailable shipping included.  Ten day full

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Star Sapphire Bracelet

By John Glossa January 9, 2017

Star sapphire bracelet with a total gem weight of 2.18 carats. This piece has been created out of sterling silver with accents of 14 karat yellow gold. The design incorporates a combination of precious metals and braided leather to create a fabulous cuff style bracelet. This is a fashion that I had pondered for quite awhile, and thanks to Mr. Cole B. and his requests help bring this to

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Sterling Silver feather earrings

By John Glossa January 9, 2017

Hand fabricated sterling silver feather earrings. A gift to my friend, Charlene in Jacksonville Florida !!

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Rock Crystal Quartz Claw

By John Glossa January 9, 2017

Sterling silver with splash of gold. This pendant is set with a hand carved rock crystal quartz "claw". Bezel set in this piece is a Yogo sapphire and the reverse side exhibits a yellow diamond.

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Fishin the Madison Montana sapphire

By John Glossa January 9, 2017

Sterling silver pendant set with Montana sapphires. ....and more "fishing tails" in sterling silver with sapphire bait  

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Bear Claw Necklace: UNTAMED

By John Glossa August 20, 2016

"UNTAMED"       Necklace --- Silver with Rock Crystal Quartz Claws Untamed When you stand next to a bear your heart shall be tested. Mine was indeed. It was that memory that has inspired this design. In many cultures, the bear is a powerful icon, evoking feelings of: Courage, Leadership and the strength of a Free Spirit. The Barbed Wire design flanking the core Bear Paw represents the

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Barbed Wire Bracelet ~ featured in COWBOYS & INDIANS and BIG LIFE magazine

By John Glossa December 17, 2015

14 Karat yellow and white gold Barbed Wire Bracelet. This bracelet features a 1/2 carat diamond set on each side of the centered white gold "barbed wire" design. This bracelet has been a "flag ship" work of my art for ten+ years now. My friend Sarah prefers it be titled: 'intertwined'. It is a bold design, yet the openness keeps it from being overbearing. This bracelet can be fabricated to fit the

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18 Karat Gold-N-leather necklace

By John Glossa December 16, 2015

Hand fabricated in 18 karat yellow gold on 8.5 millimeter thick braided leather.  The center piece of this work consists of 5 independent fused and hammer-finished loops with a suspended pendant set with pure blue turquoise. The back side of this necklace is also made of 18 Karat gold: with hand made chain loops and a custom interlocking clasp. In total there is one troy ounce of 18 karat gold in

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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Faith inspired bracelet

By John Glossa December 16, 2015

Hand fabricated in sterling silver and bezel set with turquoise. I lived in the community of Bloomington of south-central Indiana in 2011-2013. A wonderful place indeed for me to experience as i had spent most of my life in the western states. There in the "Heartland" of this great country i was blessed with opportunity to meet many of it's fine citizens, affectionately know as "Hoosiers".

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Eagle Feathers around Wyoming Black Jade

By John Glossa December 16, 2015

14 karat yellow and rose gold Eagle Feathers embrace an custom cut oval cabochon of Wyoming Black Jade with Elk Ivory bezel set in Sterling Silver. Charleen commissioned this bracelet be made for her after we met in Jackson Hole's Western Design Conference in September of 2014. She provided some guidelines for the design but really put her trust in my artistry for the finished product. As it

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Spring Goddess moon

By John Glossa November 25, 2015

Spring Goddess Moon    Fabricated in sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold. Centered is the "Goddess" carved from natural Cripple Creek turquoise from the mountains of Colorado. Enhancing this piece are three "orbs" of sugilite  and a dangle of chrysoprase. Delicate vines of gold trace the crescent moon. This was featured in Cowboys & Indians Magazine

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Black Jade From Wyoming; Sterling Silver And Copper

By John Glossa October 22, 2014

Black Jade from Wyoming set in a Sterling silver and copper Bracelet.  This particular bracelet was donated to Western Design Conference for auction this September 2014. This is a special bracelet,  hand-fabricated in sterling silver with highlights of pure copper. Bezel set in the center of this piece is an oval cut cabochon stone –Wyoming Black Jade. The Black Jade measures 1 ¼  x

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Life in Montana

By John Glossa October 14, 2014

            La Montaña. The Mountain:  indeed, Western Montana has an abundance of mountains with endless treasures Here in Montana it truly is "Big Sky Country" where the horizon seems to stretch on and on. Some say Montana is "The Last Best Place" - you will have to come and see for yourself. Being the 4th largest state and with a

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Sterling Silver, Copper and Turquoise Ring

By John Glossa October 7, 2014

Price: $395.00 Copper is is a wonderful metal and complimentary to silver and turquoise. In fact, copper and turquoise are usually found in the same mining area.

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Gent’s 14 karat two-tone Barbed Wire Ring

By John Glossa October 5, 2014

Price: $4,950.00* Gentleman's Barbed Wire Ring. Hand fabricated in 14 karat two-tone gold. This ring is designed and fabricated with thicker gold stock (3.0 x 2.5 millimeters) making it ideal for larger size fingers or those that prefer a bolder design. This ring is bezel set with two "fine - white" (SI-1 / G-H), quality cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 3/4 carat.  

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Barbed Wire Wedding Bands

By John Glossa October 3, 2014

Price: $2,400.00* Barbed Wire Wedding Bands. His & Hers matching wedding rings, set with diamonds. This 14 karat yellow / white gold Gent's ring is bezel set with two 1/2 carat diamonds and is made with heavy gauge 2.5 millimeter square gold stock. The inside of the ring is beveled and the area between the fingers is tapered to give a smooth comfortable fit. The Base price to fabricate this

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One Carat Diamond Bracelet

By John Glossa October 1, 2014

Price:  $8,500.00* Featured in Cowboys & Indians Magazine, this One Carat TW Diamond Bracelet is hand fabricated in solid 14 Karat gold (yellow frame & white barb wire) and weighs over one Troy ounce. Bezel set with two well matched certified round brilliant diamonds of Very Good proportions and finish. The diamonds weigh 0.50+ carat each, E Color and Vs-1 Clarity. Due to price

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Turquoise Barbwire Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $2,900.00* Available with natural turquoise. This turquoise and 14 Karat Gold bracelet is a wonderful compliment to any occasion and is in true western style. Hand fabricated in precious 14 karat yellow gold and white gold makes this design exquisite. The bracelet is "hefty" and weighs approximately one troy ounce.  

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Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold Barbwire Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $2,495.00* Turquoise and 14 Karat Gold is a wonderful compliment in true western style. Hand fabricated in precious 14 karat yellow gold and white gold makes this jewelry exquisite. The soothing blue of turquoise added to this flattering blend of gold is an ideal combination. The bracelet weighs approximately one troy ounce. Add the companion ring:…………… $950.00  

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Blue Sapphire Barbed Wire Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $2,400.00* Fine Blue Sapphire and 14 karat yellow gold barbed wire ring. This ring features 2 well matched blue sapphire in a stunning barbed wire western style design ring. The sapphires in this photo are "untouched color correction" and show what "Top Quality" blue should look like. These 2 stones are "diamond cut" giving them extreme brilliance. Please call for an estimate for

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Sterling Silver ~ 14 karat Gold Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $sold* Sterling Silver ~14 Karat Gold Bracelet with Quartz "point". This design is fabricated in sterling silver with yellow gold accents offering a contrasting "knock-out" bracelet. For 1,000's of years the indigenous people of the Americas and Europe have tooled stone into “points”  to hunt and survive. Traditional available materials included; obsidian, jasper, chert and

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14 Karat w/ Diamond Pendant – Twin Peaks

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

The splendor of mountain peaks are in the memory of all those that have climbed, hiked or photographed their immeasurable beauty. These custom designed jewelry pieces capture just a few I have witnessed and may be reminiscent of your great experiences. TWIN PEAKS is cast in 14 karat gold and set with a fine, white diamond weighing 1/10carat . The pendant weighs approximately 8.0 grams and is

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14 Karat w/ Diamond Pendant – Maroon Bells

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

The splendor of mountain peaks are in the memory of all those that have climbed, hiked or photographed their immeasurable beauty. These jewelry pieces capture just a few I have witnessed and may be reminiscent of your great experiences. MAROON BELLS is cast in 14 karat gold and set with a fine, white diamond weighing 1/10carat. The pendant weighs approximately 8.0 grams and is a highly

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John Glossa, Certified Gemologist

John Glossa, G.G. has been creating fine jewelry for over 20 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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