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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Dubini Koban Ancient Japanese Coin Medallion Gold Diamond Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic rare gold koban coin minted circa 1860-1867 set in 18K yellow and white gold with rose cut diamonds. DE...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Longevity Long Life Pendant - 14k Chinese Character
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Longevity Long Life, Chinese Character Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 11/16" (17.3mm) Tall (from extended bail): 25/32" (19.8mm) W...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Shou Longevity Pendant - 14k Chinese Character
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Shou Longevity Features: Open Cut Design with Etched Detailing Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 21/32" (16mm) Wide: 5/8" (15.7mm) In...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24K Gold Pendant Inscribed in Chinese 大展鴻圖 (Great Ambitions)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
24K yellow Gold Pendant with 大展鴻圖 inscribed. Translates to: Great Ambition. Name of the song made famous on TikTok named Blueprint Supreme. By Skai ISYOURGOD.
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Gold & Jade 'Good Luck' (福) Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese gold & jade pendant. In 14k yellow gold and white jade (nephrite). From "new" old stock from a jewelry store that closed in the 1970s. Consisting of a white...
Jade, Gold
Vintage Chinese Gold & Jade 'Love' (愛) Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese gold & jade pendant. In 14k yellow gold and white jade (nephrite). From "new" old stock from a jewelry store that closed in the 1970s. Consisting of a white...
Jade, Gold
Vintage Chinese Gold & Jade 'Longevity' (壽) Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese gold & jade pendant. In 14k yellow gold and white jade (nephrite). From "new" old stock from a jewelry store that closed in the 1970s. Consisting of a white...
Jade, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Escudo Coin Pendant Necklace, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This 14K yellow gold Escudo-style coin pendant features classic cross and heraldic motifs inspired by historic Spanish gold coinage. Weighing 7.35 grams. Its textured, irregular surf...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Gold & Jade 'Double Happiness' (囍) Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese gold & jade pendant. In 14k yellow gold and white jade (nephrite). From "new" old stock from a jewelry store that closed in the 1970s. Consisting of a white...
Jade, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Custom Frame Ancient Silver Coin Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Frame & Bail - Silver Coin Weight: 14.41 Grams Overall Width: 27.71mm (1.09") Overall Height: 38.41mm (1.51") (including bail) Thickness: 3.19mm (approx. -...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Victory/Chariot Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An exquisitely struck authentic silver "denarius" coin from the Roman Republic minted under the Moneyer (minting authority) D Juinius Silanus in 91 BC depicts the Roman winged goddes...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedon 323-317 BC, minted in the name of Alexander the Great, depicts the Greek hero Hercules. He is shown wearing a lion skin headdr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K ...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
After Alexander the Greek conquered the ancient world, he initiated a standard coinage consisting of a larger tetradrachm (4 drachm) coin and a smaller drachm coin, both with the sam...
18k 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 Roman 1st Century Bc Chariot Pulled by Serpents Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "denarius" coin minted during the Roman Republic 79 BC depicts the roman goddess of agriculture: Ceres, in a biga (a chariot hitched to 2 animals) being pulled by 2 serpents. This coin was commissioned by the Roman senator Volteius, who was a strong supporter of agrarian reforms aimed to redistribute land among the common people...
18k Gold
