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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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Massive Quartz Crystals in Tucson AZ

By John Glossa December 26, 2021

Super large quartz crystals likely Brazilian origin on display at the Tucson Gem Show

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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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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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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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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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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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