Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create rings, earrings and other accessories inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
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Steven Battelle 23.6 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine irregular sized 8 x 10 to 11 x 15 mm rose-cut watermelon tourmalines are set within 18K bezels and surrounded by a simple double bezel accents in this beautiful piece. Each sto...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 26.7 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Bezel Silver Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine variable shaped approximately 7 x 10 to 9 x 12 mm Mozambique pink tourmaline cabochons are set in 18K gold bezels with surrounding 18K gold wire accents atop sterling silver bas...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 33.0 Carats Pink Tourmaline Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A combination of 20 organically shaped cabochons of mixed pink tourmaline and rainbow moonstone approximately 5 x 7 mm in size are handset in simple 18K bezels and joined in two rows in this sweet 18K toggle...
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 40.5 Carats Tourmaline Silver 18K Gold Bezel Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Eight cushion and oval shaped light color "fancy" tourmaline cabochons with shades of greens, pinks, and blue are set in 18K gold bezels atop sterling silver bases with accompanying ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 14.1 Carats Fancy Sapphire 18K Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A vibrant assortment of mixed shape approximately 6 x 8 mm buff-top faceted sapphires of blue, pink, yellow, and orange hues are set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezels to create ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 20.2 Carat Mixed Tourmaline Cabochon Silver/18K Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting assortment of mixed shaped 6 x 8 mm to 7 x 11 mm cabochon tourmalines showcasing some of the "fancy" color variations of this remarkable stone are presented in 18K gol...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Handmade Natural Red Ruby Beaded Bracelet with 22k Gold Accents
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Indulge in the vibrant beauty of nature with this exquisite natural red ruby beaded bracelet. Handcrafted with precision, this dainty bracelet features small, faceted, deep red ruby ...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Bracelet, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby beads, faceted, in saturated red. No gold stations, no interruptions, just a continuous strand of color. The 14K clasp does the work quietly. Ruby, 2mm x 4mm (India) 14K gold c...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
18kt Gold Tourmaline Bracelet with 49.62ct Cabochons & Diamonds, Italy, 31 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
from the exclusive edition valenza, handmade in an italian tradition goldsmith company , fine tourmaline cabochons approx. 49.62 ct, the transparancy and luminosity is amazing, fullcut diamonds approx. 0.25 ct, TW / VS, massive thick version in modern timeless style with carabiner clap, weight approx. 31 grams, new made, lenght approx. 19,5 cm, 10 mm wide, something very special! About the tourmaline: It is available in all price ranges, the most expensive being the Paraiba tourmaline from Brazil, followed by top gemstones from Africa and Afghanistan, which are enjoying growing popularity. Like Paraiba tourmaline, the other types of tourmaline will see price increases over the years as large, flawless...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
18KT Gold Pink Tourmaline and Citrine Link Bracelet with Diamond Connectors
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18kt gold bracelet is made up of 6 sections featuring a square cut citrine flanked by pink tourmalines. Each section is connected with a...
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faceted Natural Ruby Beads & 22k Gold Vermeil Beads Mala Bracelet
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Handcrafted for the modern muse, this stunning piece features deep-fuchsia, rough-cut faceted ruby beads (approx. 6.5mm) meticulously strung with ornate gold-plated Bali-style spacer...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Vermeil
Birthstone October Tourmaline Gold Bead Bracelet, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Watermelon tourmaline, pink and green in the same stone, plus every color in between. Tiny faceted rondelles, no particular order. Each bracelet comes out different. Watermelon tour...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
