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Just Once Collections

 'Just Once' is a collection of Jewelry and Art that has been created to be truly 'One-of-a-Kind'. Some are commissioned pieces and it is improbable they shall be recreated. Others have been crafted with great sentiment for the recipient and for no-one else. And of course there are items that making them once will do. Items in this 'Just Once' group may be inspirational for future design work....... Thank you for taking time to look.

Snowshoe

By John Glossa January 11, 2022

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

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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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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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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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Arctic Sun 2021

By John Glossa August 31, 2021

Far north during the summer months the sun hovers above the horizon nearly 24 hours a day. The light dances with the crystal white snowflakes and creates shadows of sparkling rich blue hues. This pendant is fabricated in sterling silver with splashes of 14 karat yellow gold. In this pendant a 0.15 carat yellow diamond bezel set in yellow gold floats above glistening blue drusy quartz.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Crystal, Jackson Hole WY, Just Once, Silver

Black Spinel bracelet 2018

By John Glossa December 6, 2018

This was my auction jewelry item at the 2018 Western Design Conference-Jackson Hole Spinel is a very old gemstone. It is a gem similar to ruby and sapphire, including its hardest and durability. A good fit for often-worn jewelry. In this bracelet, which is made from sterling silver with highlights of 14 Karat gold, Black Spinel was chosen. Not only for it's overall strength, but for the fact

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Filed Under: Jackson Hole WY, Just Once, leather accents

Bear Clan Necklace: “UNTAMED” 2016

By John Glossa August 20, 2016

This work of art required endless hours to complete and was my entry to the 2016 Western Design Conference. "UNTAMED"    Necklace --- Sterling Silver with individually hand cut Rock Crystal Quartz Claws UntamedWhen 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

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Crystal, Jackson Hole WY, Just Once, leather accents

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". While

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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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Silver and Leather Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Hand fabricated bracelet Silver and Leather Bracelet set with 3 turquoise

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Red Deer Pendant with Braided Leather

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

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 karat gold, and weighs

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Gold Hand Woven Wedding Rings

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Braided 14 Karat Gold Custom Designed Wedding Ring Set - His and Hers

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Mt Sopris Belt Buckle

By John Glossa August 13, 2014

Mount Sopris Belt Buckle fashioned in sterling silver. Sold If you would like a quote on a similar design please call or email for pricing.

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Thunderbird Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Thunderbird in 18 karat yellow gold set with "imperial" topaz, diamonds, centered with "knapped" black obsidian. Sold Please call or email for pricing on similar designs.

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The Sweet Home Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Sweet Home, Oregon is the breathtaking setting for the annual OREGON JAMBOREE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL. This exciting ONE OF A KIND jewelry design represents the splendor of the Sweet Home area and Western Cascade Mountains. Centered in this pendant is a locally mined lavender color "Holley Blue" agate that weighs just over 12 carats.  Top quality Holley Blue is greatly prized by collectors as

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Rose & White Gold Diamond Ring

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Rose and white 14 karat gold stylized floral ring. Bezel set in the ring is a half carat (0.50 ct) round brilliant cut diamond.

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Platinum 18k Amethyst necklace

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

  Platinum 18k Amethyst necklace.

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Oregon Sunstone Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Price: $850.00 Oregon Sunstone -"the official gemstone of Oregon." This pendant is set in 14 karat yellow gold and accented with a bezel set yellow diamond. $850.00

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Little Lamb

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

"...her fleece was white as snow..." Sold This one in a series of sterling silver animal pins made in Silver Smith Classes I have instructed at local community colleges.

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Intarsia Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Intarsia set in a deep (3/8 inch) 14 karat yellow gold bezel. The intarsia features natural opal and cultured opal, all surrounded by black onyx. The design centers on a geometric pattern and expands outward into a freeform style that includes a 1/10 carat diamond. The diamond is clean and white and is set in an angled bezel. Comes with Stainless Steel chain.

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Gent’s Eagle and Diamond Gold Ring

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Gent's Eagle and Diamond Gold Ring

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Sterling Silver Frog Bracelet

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Sterling Silver Frog Bracelet. This bracelet is hand fabricated in sterling silver and is set with matching rubies.

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Endless Knot Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Endless Knot carved in bone and surrounded by a thick, 14 karat yellow gold, hammer-finished border. This pendant weighs 7.5 grams and measures 1.25 inches across. Pendant includes a leather necklace. 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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Calla Lily Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Calla lily pendant in sterling silver set with a "watermelon" tourmaline crystal and Paraiba blue/green tourmaline from Brazil. Sold (If you would like a quote on a similar floral design please call or email for pricing.)

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Brushed Rose Gold & Yellow Gold Wedding Set

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Brushed Rose Gold & Yellow Gold Wedding Set This custom designed wedding set is fabricated in 14 karat gold and bezel set with a 1/3 carat diamond. Sold (If you would like a quote for a similar wedding set design please call or email for pricing.)

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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.

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Balloons Over Bend Custom Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

Balloons Over Bend is a stylized pendant fabricated in silver and gold. The design is a tribute to the May balloon festival held in Bend, Oregon. The design includes a turquoise, diamond and accents of gold.

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Filed Under: Just Once, Turquoise

14 Karat Gold Turtle Pendant

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

14 Karat Gold Turtle Pendant

Gold Turtle design in 14 karat yellow. Set with an unusual and rarely seen gemstone, “cat's-eye” chrysoberyl. This pendant weighs 8 grams (1/4 ounce) and measures approximately 1.25 inches head to toe. SOLD

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1.25 Carat Trillion Diamond 18 Karat & Platinum Ring

By John Glossa July 13, 2014

$8,600.00 SOLD

Hand made 18K custom setting - one of a kind 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, 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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