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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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Barbed Wire Bracelet 2010

By John Glossa December 17, 2010

As featured in Cowboys & Indians magazine

This was my first showing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the WDC. 2010 was Great!

14 Karat yellow and white gold Barbed Wire Bracelet. This bracelet featured a 1/2 carat diamond set on each side of the centered white gold “barbed wire” design, for a total diamond weight of 1.08 carats.

This bracelet has been a “flag ship” work of my art for years now. The “barbed wire” motif has also found its way into several of my designs and likely shall continue to be. It is a bold design, yet the openness keeps it from being overbearing. This bracelet can be fabricated to fit the wearers wrist ideally.  This stunning bracelet can also be made without gemstones/ diamonds and the design stands up. I have made many in Sterling Silver also.

14 karat Barbed Wire Bracelet ~ Best Jewelry Artist 2010 WDC Jackson Hole , WY

Diamond sizes available : up to one full carat per side and looks great with 1/10 carat stones as well.

 

Adding diamonds to the design varies in price according to diamond size and quality.
I do encourage purchasing well cut~finished~polished diamonds regardless of color & clarity grading specifics.

Simply put, I feel the diamonds must be “bright & lively” whether they be flawless or with minor inclusions.”

Why bother with dull stones?

Possible diamond choices:  
1/2 carat (0.50ct) each
SI 2-3 clarity (minor inclusions maybe slightly visible, G-H (near white), well cut

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3/4 carat (0.75ct) each
SI clarity, H color, well cut

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1 carat (1.00ct) each

ONE ADDITIONAL NOTE:
I can custom make wide 14 karat white gold bezels that actually make a stone appear much larger.
It would add about $400.00 to the base price of the bracelet.

Images are of one of my two-tone 14K Barbed Wire Bracelets set with 1/2 carat diamonds (one carat total weight)

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Barbed Wire bracelet 100dpi big life mag

Complimentary ring designs are available

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Barbed Wire Designs, Jackson Hole WY

* All prices listed are subject to change without notice - please call for current jewelry prices.
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