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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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Montana Sapphires

sterling silver pendant

By John Glossa January 11, 2022

This pendant was fabricated from sterling silver metal with a Montana sapphire bezel set and highlighted in 14 karat yellow. Pendant is suspended on a sterling silver chain.

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Sterling silver beaver

By John Glossa January 2, 2022

This work is fabricated in sterling silver with a 14 karat gold log for the beaver to gnaw on. A Montana sapphire accents the pendant. Dillon, Montana is home of the Beavers...the mascot for Beaverhead county high school...in Beaverhead County. The Beaverhead Rock outcropping is just just north of town, which was a landmark of the early traveler. Makes sense?

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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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Yogo Sapphire

By John Glossa December 18, 2021

Yogo Sapphire 1/2 carat~untouched photo. Montana is know for sapphires of many colors, but a Yogo sapphire is truly “Top Shelf”. The deep blue color of a fine Yogo Sapphire is nearly unrivaled. Many sapphires and other gemstones exhibit “hints” of secondary colors. Meaning you might typically see a blue sapphire with a perhaps a touch of green. It may not be obvious at first glance,

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Yogo sapphire in Star Pendanat

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

1/3 carat Yogo Sapphire bezel set in a star pendant

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Yogo Sapphire Bracelet

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

1/2 carat fine Yogo sapphire bezel st in 14 karat gold

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Yogo sapphire 14 Karat gold bracelet

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

Art deco style 14 Karat gold bracelet set with a 0.48 carat fine Yogo Sapphire-super blue!

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yogo sapphire

By John Glossa December 17, 2021

14 Karat pendant

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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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Yogo Sapphire Silver Bracelet 2016

By John Glossa August 13, 2016

Montana is know for sapphires of many colors, but a Yogo sapphire is truly "Top Shelf". The deep blue color of a fine Yogo Sapphire is nearly unrivaled. Many sapphires and other gemstones exhibit "hints" of secondary colors. Meaning you might typically see a blue sapphire with a perhaps a touch of green. It may not be obvious at first glance, but it changes the "pure blue hue". A fine quality Yogo

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Filed Under: All Designs Portfolio, Jackson Hole WY, Montana Gems, Silver

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