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 7.6 Carats Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7 and 6 mm "silky" (rutile included) rose cut blue sapphires dangle below simple brushed round 18K posts in this elemental design. A nice touch of subtle colors in simple shapes...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.9 Carats Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Six slightly irregular shaped buff-top lively blue sapphires between 5 x 6 to 6 x 8 mm set in organic line texture bezels cascade down in this Steven Battelle post earring creation. ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.6 Carats Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two symmetrical rose-cut blue sapphire 12 x 19 mm drops are set in simple 18K bezels with 3 small granulation at bottom. All suspended below safety clasp wires with a diamond 4 gran...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Contemporary
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively buff-top irregular approximately 7 x 9 mm blue sapphires are surrounded by 22K gold "pasir" finely granulated accents below 18K (for strength and tension) safety clasp wir...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.6 Carat Blue Sapphire 22K Granulated Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
5 x7 mm pear faceted deep blue Sapphires in are set ultimately simple settings surrounded by fine "pasir" granulation in artisan crafted 22K gold. Ear wires are 18K for strength and...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two approximately 7 x 9 mm slightly irregular buff top blue sapphires are set in matt-finish 18K gold bezels surround by spaced "jawan" granulation, all dangling below safety-clap ea...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.03 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
An exclusive pair of earrings with rose cut blue sapphire 4.03 carat in the cluster with a round-shaped diamond 0.65 carat studded in 18K Yellow gold 3.69 grams with a simple pull-pu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.59 Carats 12 White Diamonds = 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 35 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.59 Carats 12 White Diamonds = 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 35 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.59 Carats 12 White Diamonds = 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 35 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.59 Carats 12 White Diamonds = 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 35 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Blue Sapphire Earrings Diamonds 2.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Blue Sapphires = 2.59 Carats 12 White Diamonds = 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 35 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
