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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A Silver Drachm [coin] Bee Pendant (no chain) w 18K Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Drachm [coin] minted at Ionia, Ephesos, Circa 50-27 BC. This bronze Drachm coin weighs 4.17g, and is 17.1mm without the 18 karat gold trim. On the obverse side of this coin,...
18k Gold, Bronze
Bee & Stag Tetradrachm Coin Pendant w/ 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bee & Stag silver alloy Tetradrachm [coin] minted by Magistrate OPXAMEΝΙΟΣ (Orchamenios) during the ancient Ionian Empire at Ephesos, which is presen...
18k Gold, Silver
4th Century Greek Bronze Coin W 22 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Bronze Coin, minted circa 350 - 300 BC, set as a fabulous pendant in 22 karat gold. The obverse (front) side is a bee, on reverse...
22k Gold, Bronze
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Greek AR Drachm [coin] Bee Pendant set w 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Greek AR Drachm coin (4.13 grams) pendant of a bee set with 18 karat gold trim. This ancient coin was minted in Ionia, Ephesus circa 202-150 BC. On the obverse side is a bee with s...
18k Gold, Silver
$15,700
H 1.38 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
Ancient Greek Gold Stater [coin} Pendant with 22K Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly remarkable and rare Greek Gold Stater Coin from the Kingdom of Macedon, minted at Amphipolis, or Philippi, Circa 330-320 B.C., from the reign of Alexander III, The Great. On ...
22k Gold
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A Bee w/ Diamond [coin] Pendant w 18K Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An AR Tetradrachm coin minted at Ionia, Ephesus, circa the 4th Century B.C., trimmed in 18 karat gold. On the obverse side, a bee with a round diamond fixed to the bail just above. O...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Larissa Greek Coin in 18K Gold Frame Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning 18K yellow gold pendant features an ancient Larissa Greek coin. The coin is intricately displayed within a secure bezel, highlighting its rich historical design. A perf...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Brushed Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC, set in a 14K yellow gold bezel with a brushed gold finish. 1.1 x 1.5 inch measurement, and weighs 27 grams. This historical p...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom squared 22k gold bezel and 22k gold bail, with gold beaded accents. The obverse, or f...
22k Gold
$7,650
W 1.26 in D 0.32 in L 1.53 in
ATHENEA 205 BC Pamphylia Tetradrachm Framed Coin In 14Kt Gold With COA
Located in Miami, FL
Mounted pendant with 405 BC Athenea Pamphylia tetradrachm This genuine Ancient Greek silver tetradrachm was struck at the Pamphylia mint between 205 and 100 BC, during the Hellenist...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin depicting a bee from Ephesus 202-150 BC, is held in a granulated high carat setting in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant. Ephesus was a Greek colony established in what is now the western coast of Turkey. It was one of the primary cities of the region throughout ancient times, continuing through the Romans. The ruins there are often visited today. The bee and the deer were sacred to Artemis, the patron goddess of Ephesus. Artemis is the Olympian goddess of the hunt, the moon, and chastity; in time, she also became associated with childbirth and nature. The reverse of this coin depicts a deer next to a palm tree. This piece comes with a laminated coin certificate of authenticity. The chain shown is not included, but can be ordered additionally. We discount chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Ephesus Bee!
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic early archaic Greek silver "didrachm" coin from Ephesus, is held in a hammered and textured doubled bezel design in this beautiful Steven Ba...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic small silver "hemidrachm" coin from Ephesus (an ancient Greek colony now located in Southern Turkey) 500-420 BC depicts a bee with the initials "E" and Theta to the side...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from 500-420 BC Ephesus rests in this Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired handmade setting accented by a sparkling 1.8mm VS1 diamond. Delicate...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from Ephesus 500-420 BC is spectacularly set in this signature Steven Battelle designed ancient-inspired handmade flat wire spirals hammered shield setting accented by 5 sparkling 1.8mm VS1 diamonds. This is an early archaic coin created in the times when the fabricators of coins hadn't realized that images could be placed on both sides, hence the simple 4 part square design on the reverse of the coin. Ephesus was an ancient Greek colony established in what is now the western coast of Turkey. It was one of the primary cities of the region throughout ancient times, continuing through the Romans. The ruins there are often visited today. According to the ancient writer Philostratus, when the Athenians first came to colonize Ephesus, they were led by the Muses, who took the shape of bees. The bee and the deer were also sacred to the Greek Goddess Artemis, the patron Goddess of Ephesus. The 2 Greek letters, Epsilon and Phi, on either side of the bee, are an abbreviation for Ephesus. Please note size relative to the dime! This is not a large pendant. It is sent with a laminated lifetime coin certificate of authenticity. The 18K handmade hammered chain shown is not included, but can be ordered additionally. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. Very High Grade ancient Ephesus Bee!
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Italy. This silver stater coin from 425-400 BC shows Nike standing on a rock holding a kerykeion. The kerykeion, or caduceus, was the staff carried by Hermes in Greek...
18k Gold
