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 Meteorite 1.5 Carat Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two irregular fragments of the Sinkote Alin meteorite are held by 18K gold prongs below a pair of 5 mm yellowish rose-cut rough diamond in this unusual Steven Battelle design. The Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Namibia Gibeon Meteorite Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 9mm sawn squares of Namibian Gibeon meteorite are held with 18K gold square prongs with sparking 1.8 mm VS1 diamonds below in this "otherworldly" wire earring design. A nice cont...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Large Black Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A matched pair of very large 14 x 19 mm pear shaped rose cut black diamonds dangle below stepped and hammered posts with 1.8 mm VS1 white diamonds as bottom accents. Organic hammered...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Namibia Gibeon Meteorite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
5 mm square and 5 x 20 mm rectangular cut slices of Gibeon meteorite are set within 18K gold clasps to create this interesting and unique post earring design. The Gibeon meteorite(s...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Sikhote-Alin Meteorite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two approximately 10mm long irregular fragments of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite displaying fusion crusts from their flaming entry into the atmosphere are set in handmade 18K bezels wit...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.4 Carats Black Diamond 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 6 mm rose-cut faceted round black diamonds are ornamented with geometric hand applied "jawan" (granulation) in rich matte-finish 22K gold. Crafted by a master village artisan. A...
Black Diamond, 22k Gold
Opulent 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Hematite and Diamonds by Victor Velyan
By Victor Velyan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover the epitome of luxury with these opulent 18K yellow gold earrings, meticulously crafted by the renowned designer Victor Velyan. Each earring features a mesmerizing hematite ...
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold
Black Pave Diamonds with Citrine Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Very dramatic, geometric, elegantly edgy earrings with Black Pave Diamonds and Citrine featuring easy to use Omega backs. Item # E3296 Materi...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Black Hematite Greco Drop Earrings in 20K California Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A one-of-a-kind pair of Hematite Greco Earrings in 20K California-mined gold by Bracken Jewelers. The bezel-set hematite—sourced from Bracken’s multi-generation family property in N...
Hematite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Black Spinel Stud Earrings in 14K Solid gold with Natural Diamonds
Located in Columbus, OH
These elegant oval black spinel studs, mined from Madagascar, are set in solid 14K yellow gold and accented with natural earth-mined diamonds. A classic prong setting enhances their ...
Diamond, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 3.89 Carat Black Diamond Halo Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy black diamond halo dangle earrings. Set with 2 black modified step cut heart shapes diamonds with a total weight of 3.89cts. Each stone is surrounded by a halo of round c...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Round Black Agate Diamond and Smoky Topaz Dangly Earrings 14k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Rose Gold Earring Length: 1.27" Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Smokey Topaz Carat Weight: 1.20 carats Diamond Carat Weight: 0.07 carats Stamped: ...
Diamond, Agate, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
