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Barbed Wire Design Collections

ORIGINAL BARB WIRE JEWELRY: These jewelry creations have been born with the flavor and spirit of the Old West. Original and uncommon works of art, these pieces are handmade to the order and one-at-a-time. Custom order jewelry may tend to be a lengthier process, but with true rewards. It also may allow the client personal input into the design. This individual attention offers you a unique work of art, quality to detail, and a lasting treasure.
Custom bold designs in gold or silver for a bolder Individual Look...

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

By John Glossa August 14, 2022

Nearly 5 troy ounces sterling silver belt buckle highlighted with a barbed wire motif. This buckle was shown at the Western Design Conference in Jackson, Wyoming. It was well received and awarded "Honorable Mention" (2nd place). The buckle is hand made in sterling silver on a hand tooled 2" wide leather belt. A perfect pairing indeed. There is a story behind the creation of this piece

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Sterling silver ring

By John Glossa December 31, 2021

Barbed wire ring hand fabricated in sterling silver.

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14 Karat Barbed Wire bracelet

By John Glossa December 14, 2021

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Black Jade From Wyoming; Sterling Silver And Copper

By John Glossa October 22, 2014

Black Jade from Wyoming set in a Sterling silver and copper Bracelet.  This particular bracelet was donated to Western Design Conference for auction this September 2014. This is a special bracelet,  hand-fabricated in sterling silver with highlights of pure copper. Bezel set in the center of this piece is an oval cut cabochon stone –Wyoming Black Jade. The Black Jade measures 1 ¼  x

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Sterling Silver, Copper and Turquoise Ring

By John Glossa October 7, 2014

Copper and silver are a wonderful pairing in jewelry making and with the addition of turquoise it makes a fabulous combination. In Fact turquoise is often found in the same mining area as copper. Must be meant to be together in jewelry-right?

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One Carat Diamond Bracelet

By John Glossa October 1, 2014

Featured in Cowboys & Indians Magazine, this One Carat total Diamond weight bracelet is hand fabricated in solid 14 Karat gold (yellow frame & white barb wire) and weighs over one Troy ounce. A "flagship" of many of my works that include the barbed wire motif. Bezel set with two well matched certified round brilliant diamonds of Very Good proportions and finish. The diamonds weigh 0.50+

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sugilite and Sterling Silver Ring

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

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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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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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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

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One way of insuring you are receiving the quality you are purchasing is to request a certified stone.

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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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