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 1.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively blue shimmering 5 mm rainbow moonstone cabochons are surround by complementary fine "pasir" granulation in these handmade 22K beauties. One of our most popular designs. ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k 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 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 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
Steven Battelle 4.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two blue shimmering 7 mm square rainbow moonstones are set in 18K gold bezels and surrounded by round gold wire with spaced "jawan" granulation in these classic beauties. Just the r...
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steve Battelle 5.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three oval cabochons of graduated sized rainbow moonstone ( 4 x 6, 5 x 7, and 6 x 8 mm ) set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezels dangling below safety clasp wires in this simple, ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage Moonstone and Sapphire Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant pair of moonstone earrings centered with luminous oval moonstone cabochons, each topped with refined blue sapphire surmounts set in 14 karat gold. The moonstones display s...
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Stunning Triple Oval Rainbow Moonstone Vermeil Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning pair of earrings features a set of oval cabochon-cut rainbow moonstone adorned with round simulated diamonds, handset in 18k yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver. ...
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Betty Cooke Gold Earrings with Moonstones
By Betty Cooke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Custon made gold earrings by the late Modernist designer, Betty Cooke. Cooke was one of the major movers and shakers of the mid 20th century modernist jewelry movement. Her pieces ar...
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Modern Yellow Gold Cat’s Eye Cabochon Moonstone Earrings Signed by Philip Monroe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of yellow gold cat’s eye moonstone cabochon earrings by highly regarded designer Philip Monroe, stamped 585 and signed by t...
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna London Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold London Blue Topaz 3.5 carats approx. Moon quartz 11 carats approx. Limited Edition Behold these exquisite earrings crafted from 18 karat yellow gold,...
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops are handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. With their distinctive bluish sheen and translucent glow, the moonstones are complemented by...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
