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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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

Barbed Wire solitaire ring

By John Glossa December 11, 2021

Round brilliant diamond 14 karat ring. This piece is a custom design for a local client in Dillon , Montana. She had an heirloom diamond that she wanted reset using one of my barbed wire rings. Often my work centers the barbed wire motif. In this work we centered the diamond and accented it with barbed wire design on both sides.

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Filed Under: Barbed Wire Designs, Life in Montana

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

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

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

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs

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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Trinity – another style

By John Glossa January 6, 2018

This sterling silver pendant is set with a nice piece of Patagonia turquoise with a combination silver and braided necklace portion. Three cabochon cut red garnets accent the work. With a highlight of 14 karat gold below the turquoise.

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Filed Under: Jackson Hole WY, Turquoise

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

Winters Crystals

By John Glossa January 25, 2017

Ice crystals -back lit by the winters rays. Beautiful crystals of nature, but too fragile for jewelry.

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Filed Under: Crystal

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Crystal

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio

14 karat white gold pendant and chain $295

By John Glossa January 25, 2017

14 Karat white gold "bar" pendant set with a 1/10 carat round brilliant diamond. The diamond has a clarity of Si (eye clean) with a color grade of G+ (white). Included is a 14 Karat white gold chain: 18 inches in length and .5mm thick with lobster clasp. suggested retail price: $425.00 Sell price:  $295.00  includes shipping and 10 day full refund satisfaction

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Filed Under: Clearance items

Princess Cut Diamond $1,900

By John Glossa January 21, 2017

Princess cut diamond set in a Stuller platinum solitaire mounting. The ring weighs approximately 4.0 grams and is a size 7 1/4. The diamond weighs 0.51 carats or just over a "half carat". I have graded this stone as:  SI-1 clarity;  G-H color. approximate retail for a similar item~ $3,200.00  /  sale price: $1,900.00 = cash sale/sizing unavailable shipping included.  Ten day full

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Filed Under: Clearance items

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio

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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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio

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

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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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