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Special Custom Jewelry Design Collections

John Glossa grew up in the west and has been influenced by the images that became so familiar to him as a youth in Colorado. Throughout his career as a certified gemologist and custom jewelry designer he has lived and worked in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and now Montana. The imagery and beauty of this region has seasoned his style of custom jewelry designs. This influence can be seen in the Barbed Wire and Exclusive Design Collections.

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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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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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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The Beaver Good Luck Charm

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

The Beaver.  What an amazing creature. Truly a natural engineer and architect of wetlands.  Creating rich habitats and thriving environments. Respected in nature and folklore........... AND as sports competitors! 14 Karat Solid Gold Good Luck Charm weighs 9 Grams Beaver Charms are also available in Sterling Silver (see silver photo below) (Chains available.   Prices offered without

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Sterling Silver Medallion

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Sterling Silver Medallion of Barbed Wire. This necklace is super bold with the center piece measuring 2+ inches across. Highlighted with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Black "schorl" Tourmaline.  

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Silver and Leather Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Silver and Leather Bracelet set with turquoise

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Red Deer Pendant with Braided Leather

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Price: $4,400.00* This line of jewelry incorporates quality gold craftsmanship with the understated touch of leather.    Attention to detail is the goal. Red Deer is a bold new design celebrating the splendor of some of the largest of the deer family. Also known as Wapiti or Elk in North America it is often admired with a spiritual reverence. This elegant pendant has been hand-crafted in 14

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Sterling Silver Bracelet with Quartz Point

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

John Glossa, Custom Jewelry Designer

Price: $1,200.00* Sterling Silver Barbed Wire Bracelet with Quartz Point 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 flint. My jewelry designs break from tradition by using valued gem materials such as Quartz, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine to name a

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White Buffalo Inlay Ring

By John Glossa August 13, 2014

Handmade sterling silver inlay ring made for Joe Lindos special gal. This ring measures 12 millimeters wide with White Buffalo "turquoise" flanked by fine Cripple Creek Turquoise. SOLD

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Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

4.17 carat Ceylon Blue sapphire set in 14 karat yellow gold. This oval cut gem is a beautiful medium-light blue you would expect of sapphires from the region of Sri Lanka. This sapphire measures about 10.0 x 7.5 millimeters. The ring weighs 9.5 grams.

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Bezel Set “3 Stone” Ring in 14 Karat Gold

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

This particular ring was hand fabricated in 14 karat yellow gold and set with 3 matching bezel set round diamonds with a total weight of 1.66 carat. This ring is a wider design, yet the open style tends to lighten the overall design. This ring can also be fabricated with larger diamonds if desired.

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1.25 Carat Trillion Diamond 18 Karat & Platinum Ring

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

$8,600.00 SOLD

Price: $8,600.00 SOLD Asymmetrical hand made setting for custom ring. Set with a 1.25 carat Trillion cut diamond, VS-1 clarity, G color. The mounting is cast in 18 karat gold and set with a platinum head.  

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John Glossa’s Helpful Tips

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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Current Gold Prices

GoldUSD 1,826.30
SilverUSD 24.84
PlatinumUSD 1,085.30
PalladiumUSD 2,385.30
Jan 17 2021 22:29 EST

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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