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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 December 2018

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

Bolo Tie in sterling silver

By John Glossa December 7, 2018

Fabricated in sterling silver and set with a fine deep purple amethyst, accented with three round white sapphires. The prototype work to the similar tanzanite 18 karat gold bolo tie

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Filed Under: Bolo Ties, Jackson Hole WY, leather accents

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

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, leather accents, Silver

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