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Barbed Wire Design Collections

ORIGINAL BARB WIRE JEWELRY: These jewelry creations have been born with the flavor and spirit of the Old West. Out of the ordinary works of art, these pieces are handmade to the order and one-at-a-time. Custom order jewelry may tend to be a lengthier process, but with true rewards. This individual attention offers you a unique work of art, quality to detail, and a lasting treasure.
Custom bold designs for a bolder Individual Look...

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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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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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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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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Ultra Barbwire Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Designed by John Glossa

Price: $695.00* Crafted in a heavy 6 gauge (4.12MM) with 12 gauge "Barbs" this Sterling silver bracelet weighs approximately 2 troy ounces. Read what the owner has to say... “I love it. You know, you crafted it so perfectly, it fits so like my own skin - it's not poking or jabbing...no one would believe I could wear something so raw LOOKING and have it feel this way. The weight is WONDERFUL -

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Ultra “Light” Barbed Wire Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $595.00* Ultra "light" Barbed Wire Bracelet. This one was made for a size 6 1/2 inch wrist. This bracelet has 3 Barbs, using the same 12 gauge sterling silver round wire as the heavier  "Ultra Barbed Wire Bracelet". I have fabricated this bracelet with a lighter 8 gauge wire for the twisted frame. This offers an overall lighter bracelet design with the same bold look.

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Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $895.00* Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Bracelet. Sterling silver bracelet with natural untreated Cripple Creek, Colorado Turquoise

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Sterling Silver Bracelet and Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price:  TBD Barbed Wire Style matching Sterling Silver bracelet and ring.

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Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

John Glossa, Jewelry Designer

Price: $395.00* Sterling silver and Turquoise "Barbed Wire" design ring is available in most sizes. Currently I am cutting natural Cripple Creek Turquoise from the Florence Mine located in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This turquoise is untreated, durable and varies in color from vivid blues to blue /green with a some having a tan / brown matrix. This style ring is also available in sterling

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Sugilite and Sterling Silver Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

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Price: $425.00* I had a request from Patti in Aztec, New Mexico for a "purple stone" set in a sterling silver ring.   Normally I make this ring with a blue turquoise,  but with this inquiry,  Sugilite seemed like a ideal alternative. Some specimens may be a vivid purple and often varies from lavender to plum in color and may exhibit a dark matrix. It is a natural gemstone (South Africa-major

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Amethyst and Sterling Silver Ring

By John Glossa September 7, 2014

Price:  $425.00* This ring is set with well matched deep-tone purple amethyst.   This ring goes out to Patti in Aztec, New Mexico. Patti requested a purple stone set in the ring as an alternative to a blue turquoise. So I made 2 rings, one set with amethyst, and one set with sugulite. I sent Patti both ring to choose from. Here is what Patti had to say: "... I LOVE the rings. Both are

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Certified Diamonds

There are endless qualities of diamonds available on the market.

One way of insuring you are receiving the quality you are purchasing is to request a certified stone.

A certification is done by an independent, unbiased laboratory grading a diamond for quality

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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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