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 2.3 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18k Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green, red, and yellow flashing 7 x 9 mm cushion shaped "Welo" mine faceted Ethiopian opals are set in 18K double bezels with single "jawan" granulation accents at the edges. A...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.1 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three organically shaped approximately 4 x 6 mm to 6 x 8 mm "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals flash and shine in shades of yellows, greens and blues in this simple, but interesting, design...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.8 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A set of semi-pear shaped "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opal cabochons of approximately 6 x 9 mm are suspended below posts of approximately 5 x 6 mm stones, all set in handmade "wavy-bezel" ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green flashing 6 x 9 mm pear shaped faceted "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opals are surrounded by rich "pasir" fine high-karat gold granulation and dangle below similarly textured pear ...
Opal, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.1 carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two substantial 8 x 10 mm cabochon opals from the famous "Welo" mine in the highlands of northern Ethiopia are set in ancient-inspired "four point with jawan" artisan crafted bezels ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 15.1 Carats Emerald Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large and luscious triangular cut 10 x 22 mm emeralds from the Itabira mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, dangle below 5 mm round rose faceted Ethiopian opal studs in these enchantin...
Emerald, Opal
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 1.11ct. Stud Earrings in 14KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon earring, adorned with white diamonds. This gemstone, renowned for its historical significance, is believed to bring good luc...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opals, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Multi Sapphires Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Opal is 7.96 carats. The Opals are of Ethiopia...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stud earrings are set with .20 carats of diamonds and 1.75 carats Ethiopian opal. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
0.73 Carat Round-cab Ethiopian Opal with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of 5.0 mm Round Cab Ethiopian Opal (2 pcs) 0.73 carat and...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Halo Diamond Australian Doublet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is ...
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold 2.40 Carat Trillion Cut Opal & Diamond Post Earrings 3 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 10k yellow gold with trillion cut opals. Two are 6 mm on each earring totaling 1.20 carats each. All told each earrings has 2.40 carat...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
