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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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Special and Custom Jewelry Design Items

John Glossa grew up in the west and has been influenced by the images that became so familiar to him as a youth in Colorado. Throughout his career as a certified gemologist and custom jewelry designer he has lived and worked in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and now Montana. The beauty of the Western region certainly has influenced his style in jewelry designs.

silver and gold bracelet

By John Glossa January 6, 2022

The bracelet is made of sterling silver with a centered 14 karat yellow gold "Celtic-style" cross. The finish on the bracelet is slightly distressed to compliment the rustic-cast yellow gold cross.

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elk ivory “bobble”

By John Glossa January 2, 2022

Many an elk ivory has been mounted as testament to a hunters trophy: but this is my version. The color of the end of the ivory is visible as it moves side to side-two sided matching ivory.

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fishing the Madison

By John Glossa January 2, 2022

Ennis, Montana! The Madison river gently flows through the valley and right through Ennis, Montana. Each summer a wonderful art show is held in town. Don't miss it-it's a one day event. Much talent assembles under the shade of a park like setting of the Madison Valley Bank-Thanks for venue use. Over the years I have met many A+ artists at the Madison Valley Arts Festival +http://ennisarts.org,

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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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18 Karat Gold-N-leather necklace

By John Glossa December 16, 2015

Hand fabricated in 18 karat yellow gold on 8.5 millimeter thick braided leather.  The center piece of this work consists of 5 independent fused and hammer-finished loops with a suspended pendant set with pure blue turquoise. The clasp side of this necklace is also made of hand fabricated18 Karat gold: with hand made chain loops and a custom interlocking clasp. In total there is one troy ounce of

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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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Sterling Silver ~ 14 karat Gold Bracelet

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

Sterling Silver ~14 Karat Gold Bracelet with Quartz "point". This design is fabricated in sterling silver with yellow gold accents offering a contrasting "knock-out" bracelet. For 1,000's of years the indigenous people of the Americas and Europe have tooled stone into “points”  to hunt and survive. Traditional available materials included; obsidian, jasper, chert and flint. My jewelry designs

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14 Karat w/ Diamond Pendant – Twin Peaks

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

The splendor of mountain peaks are in the memory of all those that have climbed, hiked or photographed their immeasurable beauty. These custom designed jewelry pieces capture just a few I have witnessed and may be reminiscent of your great experiences. TWIN PEAKS is cast in 14 karat gold and set with a fine, white diamond weighing 1/10carat . The pendant weighs approximately 8.0 grams and is a

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14 Karat w/ Diamond Pendant – Maroon Bells

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

The splendor of mountain peaks are in the memory of all those that have climbed, hiked or photographed their immeasurable beauty. These jewelry pieces capture just a few I have witnessed and may be reminiscent of your great experiences. MAROON BELLS is cast in 14 karat gold and set with a fine, white diamond weighing 1/10carat. The pendant weighs approximately 8.0 grams and is a highly

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The Beaver Good Luck Charm

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

The Beaver.  What an amazing creature. Truly a natural engineer and architect of wetlands.  Creating rich habitats and thriving environments. Respected in nature and folklore........... AND as sports competitors! 14 Karat Solid Gold Good Luck Charm weighs 9 Grams Beaver Charms are also available in Sterling Silver (see silver photo below) (Chains available.   Prices offered without

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Sterling Silver Bracelet with Quartz Point

By John Glossa September 9, 2014

John Glossa, Custom Jewelry Designer

Sterling Silver Barbed Wire Bracelet with Quartz Point For 1,000's of years the indigenous people of the Americas and Europe have tooled stone into “points”  to hunt and survive. Traditional available materials included; obsidian, jasper, chert and flint. My jewelry designs break from tradition by using valued gem materials such as Quartz, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine to name a few.  These gemstones

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