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 Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 20 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 and 24 inch. ...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight 18K Gold Chain 18 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 20, 22 and 24 in...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 20"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width. Also available in an...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Organic Handmade Hammered Mid-Heavy 22 inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.5 mm width. Substantial 22.18 grams weight. A...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 24"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width. Also available in an...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered 18K Gold Oxidized Silver Organic Chain 20"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized silver is a beautiful piece all by itself, or used with a pendant. The links are approx...
18k Gold, Silver
Hammered Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Gold Chain Collection a Unique and very special Handcrafted Long Chain Necklace made of 18 K Yellow Gold. This handcrafted 18k yellow gold chain necklace is a truly unique and futuristic piece of jewelry. The weight of 70 grams and the length of 39.97 inches make this necklace both substantial and comfortable to wear. The necklace features a bold and modern link design, with a rhythm formed by two flat round perforated discs...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Ring & Connector" Chain, 16.5" Long in Hammered 18K Gold with Oversized Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking and sexy handmade chain in rich 18 karat yellow gold features hammered gold oval links that lie flat against the skin, nicely separated, thanks to figure eight connecto...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lauren Rubinski Cable-chain XL 14ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Yellow gold 14K graduated link necklace by Lauren Rubinski finished with a lobster clasp. Hallmarked: London Weight: 28.1g Length: 40.5cm
Gold, 14k Gold
14kt Gold Rope Chain, 20 Inch Length, 1.6mm, 4.8 Grams, Bailey Banks Biddle
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in San Diego, CA
20-inch long 1.6mm rope chain made of 14kt yellow gold by Bailey Banks & Biddle is a must-have for any jewelry lover. The chain is secured with a sturdy lobster clasp and weighs ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Gold Chain Necklace Chunky Link Choker Layering Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Chain Necklace Chunky Link Choker Layering Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Chain Necklace is handcrafted in solid silver finished with 14k gold plating, drawing on nineteenth c...
Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Planished Heavy Link Chain Necklace - 21"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Experience every day luxury in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Handmade Round PlanishedHeavy Link Chain Necklace. This perfect go-to chain has round planished links that give it gorgeous te...
18k Gold, Gold
