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 6.2 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright blue 8 x 10 mm cabochon aquamarines are set in artisan crafted 18K gold bezels surrounded by "twist-wire" ornamentation, all dangling below safety-clasp ear wires with a s...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.2 Carats Aquamarine 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 8 x 10 mm pale sea blue aquamarine cabochons are set in matte-finish "4-point" 18K gold bezels surrounded by large/small "jawan" granulation ornamentation at the cardinal directi...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 19.6 Carats Aquamarine 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two well matched light blue 10 x 19 mm long pear shaped cabochons of Brazilian aquamarine are set in luxurious "3 point" 22K gold bezels surrounded by textural "pasir" sandlike granu...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.6 Carats Cabochon Apatite Granulated 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautifully clear sea-green Apatite 8 x 10 mm cabochons are accented with delicate fine "pasir" granulation in this ancient-inspired high karat gold Steven Battelle design. Safety-c...
Apatite, Gold, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 17.3 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Luscious blue opposing pear shaped cabochon aquamarines of 8 x 10 mm and 10 x 14 mm are surrounded by delicate "large/small twist wire" finely patterned bezels to create these classi...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.1 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two sea-blue 7 x 9 mm oval cabochon aquamarines are set in matte-finish 18K gold bezels suspended below safety-clasp 18K gold ear wires. The simple bezels are decorated with classic...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman 24k Gold Plated Aquamarine Teardrop Earrings, New
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These stunning aquamarine cabochon teardrop earrings are from a limited edition. They have been handmade in our workshops and have a matching pendant and ring. They are made in sterl...
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Bijoux Num Double Halo Round Aquamarine Dangle Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful pair of earrings feature sets of round seawater blue aquamarine, adorned with round simulated diamond cz, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. Str...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Bijoux Num Triple Chalcedony and Aquamarine Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Triple Chalcedony and Aquamarine Vermeil Drop Earrings The fabulous earrings features 3 beautiful pair of oval cabochon-cut periwinkle-blue chalcedony, oval beautiful blu...
Chalcedony, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of 18 karat yellow gold turquoise and diamond drop earrings, beautifully composed with bold geometric lines and vibrant natural turquoise cabochons. Each earring beg...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Kingman Turquoise Stud Dangle Earrings 7.39cttw
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold pair of turquoise stud earrings with dangle drops. This is Kingman turquoise from Arizona, which is the last full-time production mine in the US. The turquoise measur...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Earrings with Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 16.50 carats approx. Tsavorites 0.70 carat approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears About the Designers Drawing...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
