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 4.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Kyanite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7 x 9 mm irregular shaped rainbow moonstone rose cuts are suspended below intense blue 4 mm faceted Kyanite posts, all surrounded by 18 K gold twist wire accents in this attracti...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively 8 x 12 mm pair shaped rainbow moonstone cabochons are set in artisan crafted 18K gold bezels and dangle below "safety-clasp" ear wires ornamented with four "jawan" granula...
Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 13.7 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Kyanite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 9 x 22 mm shimmering irregular rose-cut faceted rainbow moonstones are surrounded by heavy 18K gold twist wire ornamented settings and dangle below brilliant similarly decorated ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.9 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting juxtaposition of round (5 mm) , square (6 mm), and marquis shaped (6 x 12mm) blue shimmering rainbow moonstone cabochons make a beautiful combination for a post earrin...
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.4 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An ultimately simple juxtaposition of a graceful pear shape and large and small circles results in this classic post earring highlighting the contrast between shimmering blue and org...
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two blue flashing 7 x 12 mm long oval rainbow moonstone cabochons are surrounded by rich hammered texture matte-finish 18K gold double bezels and suspended below safety-clasp 18K ear...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely pair of clustered cabochon rainbow moonstones with a large, faceted oval kyantie gemstones dangling from the bottom. A row of round, faceted diamonds in a horseshoe shape a...
Diamond, Moonstone, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Ceylon Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim bezel-set moonstones and Ceylon blue sapphires in 18k gold with her signature double hinge for delicate movement in these earrings. Finished with French ear wires. ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman Gold Plated Silver Moonstone Labradorite Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These stylish moonstone and labradorite dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops. They feature hand-cut teardrop shaped moonstone with labradorite drops and are set in st...
Labradorite, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rainbow Moonstone 18kt Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Designed by award winning jewelry designer, Lauren Harper, these 18kt Gold faceted Rainbow Moonstones are luminescent and lively, picking up the light and colors around them. Sophis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro Gold Moonstone CAB, Tanzanite & Natural Diamond Drop Earrings 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of retro drop earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold, circa 1980. Each earring features a luminous cabochon moonstone, showcased within an oval gold frame measuring appr...
Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Aires Jewelers 18K WG Moonstone & Dia. Dangle Earrings-One of a Kind
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A truly unique and irreplaceable work of wearable art from the prestigious Aires Jewelers Signature Collection — handcrafted by Aires Jewelers of New Jersey, a distinguished atelier ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
