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About The Artist :: John Glossa, Gemologist :: Craftsman & Designer

I am a craftsman and designer that creates distinctive jewelry designs in the precious metals of silver and gold; often set with fine gem materials cut from rough or with finished and polished goods.

As you can see from the images above, my finished work spans a variety of styles. Some of my favorite works come to life with the client or recipient in mind. To create a work of art and then have a person express joy in its finished composition is a very much a delight.

A popular theme in my work since 2005 is a stylized Barbed Wire design. I have produced a variety of jewelry items in this "Barbed Wire" motif with warm reception. On my site you will find an entire category dedicated to this style.

Another favorite of mine is the use of rough gems and crystals, which may include partially faceted and polished surfaces, allowing the viewer a "window" into the stone. I find it interesting how light "plays" through the irregular gemstone surfaces in the rough and the contrast of the partial "windowed" surfaces.

One of my inspirations is the comparable way the low winter sun rays can pierce standing ice. In a similar gemstone use, and inspired by mans early technology, some of my work includes “points” (arrowheads) fashioned from a variety of remarkable gem materials.
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Archives for September 2014

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

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

Blue Sapphire Barbed Wire Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

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 outstanding combination.

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

Sterling Silver ~ 14 karat Gold Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

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 flint. My jewelry designs

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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 a

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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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Turquoise

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Just Once, Turquoise

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Just Once, leather accents, Turquoise

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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Filed Under: Just Once

Ultra Barbwire Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Designed by John Glossa

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 - you nailed it

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

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

Sterling Silver Large Turquoise Bracelet. Sterling silver bracelet with natural untreated Cripple Creek, Colorado Turquoise

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

Sterling Silver Bracelet with Quartz Point

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

John Glossa, Custom Jewelry Designer

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 few.  These gemstones

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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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Filed Under: Barbed Wire Designs

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

John Glossa, Jewelry Designer

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 silver with a 14 karat

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

Sugilite and Sterling Silver Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

John Glossa Designs

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

Certified Diamonds

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Diamond Certification

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, including: Clarity Color Cutting: proportions & polish (which I believe is of utmost importance for a diamond to maximize

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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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

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