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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

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

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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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

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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Mini Bolo Ties

By John Glossa December 27, 2021

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

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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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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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Gent’s 14 karat two-tone Barbed Wire Ring

By John Glossa December 13, 2021

  Gentleman's Barbed Wire Ring. Hand fabricated in 18 karat rose gold and white gold. This ring was hand fabricated with heavy gold stock adding to its bold overall design. This ring is bezel set with two of the finest diamonds available: VVs clarity (almost flawless); E-F color (pure white) with superior cutting and finished polish, giving these stones extraordinary Brilliance . The total Diamond

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Barbed Wire Matching Wedding Bands

By John Glossa December 12, 2021

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 ring $3,400.00

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mini Barbed Wire rings

By John Glossa December 11, 2021

Typically these barbed wire rings are fabricated a bit on the stout side. Mini Barbed wire rings is a series of petite sized style of rings for casual wear. Images are individual 14 karat gold mini rings; and with a normal size gents ring in silver for size comparison.

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Artist Description & Statement of Garnet Arrow Tip Bracelet

By John Glossa September 21, 2021

Statement for judges describing my entry and inspiration for its creation, Prior to the show opening all artists are asked to vacate the venue. Allowing the the judges time to review each entry and read the artists statements.

The artist's description and the lore of how this award-winning bracelet came to be. This was presented to the judging panel before the 4-day show opened to the public.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY

Early Moon silver pendant -auctioned at WDC 2021

By John Glossa September 1, 2021

Early Moon Pendant

Celestial art. A bold statement piece nearly 2.5 inches in length. This sterling silver crescent moon pendant represents empowerment, symbolizing guidance and direction for the spirit. Weighing nearly an ounce of sterling silver the pendant is highlighted with a companion natural zircon "star". The pendant is suspended on an 18 inch sterling silver chain. Just before sunrise and a few days before

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY, Silver

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

Art Deco Bolo 2018

By John Glossa December 8, 2018

Art Deco meets Traditional Western bolo tie. Fabricated in 18 Karat yellow gold with touches of palladium, this work of art weighs nearly one ounce. The center piece of this necklace is a vivid, fine blue-violet tanzanite weighing almost 3.0 carats. This gem is a custom cut stone presenting wonderful brilliance. Bezel set below the tanzanite are three well-matched nearly perfect, round brilliant

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Bolo Ties, Jackson Hole WY

Star Sapphire Bracelet

By John Glossa December 6, 2018

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 life. I

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, leather accents, Silver

Lapis Lazuli bracelet

By John Glossa December 5, 2018

Sterling silver bracelet with 14 karat yellow gold highlights. Centered on the bracelet set in 14K gold bezels are three well matched Lapis Lazuli stones. Commonly referred to as simply Lapis, the rich deep-blue color is unmistakable. Prized since antiquity for its deep color. In fact the art-painters of long ago used finely ground lapis as a pigment for paints. Always an eye-catcher.

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Harvest Moon 2017

By John Glossa January 8, 2018

Celestial Art in 14 karat Rose Gold. This was my 2017 entry to Jackson Hole Western Design Conference. 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

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY

Barbed Wire Ring

By John Glossa January 8, 2018

Barbed Wire Ring. Stylized Barbed wire in 14 or 18 karat gold. A very straightforward design with the center of attention being a bold barbed wire motif. Perfect for everyday wearing.

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Trinity auctioned at WDC 2017

By John Glossa January 7, 2018

Trinity in sterling silver set with a center piece of quality turquoise and a garnet accent. This was a large piece overall, but the open design style made it a nicely balanced. I will say it drew attention at the auction and was well received. Since creating this work of art I have created more of various sizes. The design truly gathers recognition.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY, Turquoise

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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Feather Earrings

By John Glossa January 5, 2018

Feather earrings fabricated in sterling silver. A gift to one of my favorite friends at WDC in Jackson Hole.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY, Silver

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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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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Crystal

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 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

Yogo Sapphire Silver Bracelet 2016

By John Glossa August 13, 2016

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, but it changes the "pure blue hue". A fine quality Yogo

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY, Montana Gems, Silver

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 clasp side of this necklace is also made of hand fabricated18 Karat gold: with hand made chain loops and a custom interlocking clasp. In total there is one troy ounce of

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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". While

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Just Once, Turquoise

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Just Once, Turquoise

belt buckle 2014

By John Glossa December 8, 2014

Genesis 2.1 : "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude". crazy big hollowware style belt buckle depicts the heavens and sky; with centered terra firma life; and the oceans of deep. Sterling Silver- 14 karat gold- Black Wyoming jade- Montana white chalcedony- Kingman turquoise- yellow diamond

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY

Eagle Feathers ~ Wyoming Black Jade

By John Glossa December 3, 2014

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. Charlene commissioned this bracelet be made for her after we met in Jackson Hole's Western Design Conference in September of 2014. She had seen my auctioned bracelet there and really liked the look, so she provided some guidelines for the design

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY, Wyoming Jade

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

Copper and silver are a wonderful pairing in jewelry making and with the addition of turquoise it makes a fabulous combination. In Fact turquoise is often found in the same mining area as copper. Must be meant to be together in jewelry-right?

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One Carat Diamond Bracelet

By John Glossa October 1, 2014

Featured in Cowboys & Indians Magazine, this One Carat total Diamond weight bracelet is hand fabricated in solid 14 Karat gold (yellow frame & white barb wire) and weighs over one Troy ounce. A "flagship" of many of my works that include the barbed wire motif. Bezel set with two well matched certified round brilliant diamonds of Very Good proportions and finish. The diamonds weigh 0.50+

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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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs, Turquoise

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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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