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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 2021

Garnet Arrow Tip in Yellow Gold

By John Glossa September 22, 2021

Best artist at the Western Design Conference 2021. This Bracelet is all hand-fabricated in 14 Karat yellow and white gold.

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Filed Under: Jackson Hole WY

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

Blue Ribbon ~ Best Jewelry Artist

By John Glossa September 21, 2021

2021 Best Jewelry Artist at the Western Design Conference in Jackson Wyoming. Awarded for "Tools of Tradition" gold bracelet with handmade garnet arrow point

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Filed Under: 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

Mini moon in silver

By John Glossa September 1, 2021

Smaller crescent moon in sterling silver with a 0.12 carat round Montana Sapphire bezel set

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Filed Under: Exclusive Designs, Jackson Hole WY, Montana Gems, Silver

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