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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Ancient Byzantine 10th Century Christian Silver Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver Byzantine Empire "miliaresion" coin of John I Tzimiskes (reigned Constantinople 969–976 CE) is set within an artisan crafted "double twist wire" 18K gold setting...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Byzantine Empire 9th Century AD Bronze Bust Of Christ Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, sharply struck, large ( 31mm ) bronze coin was issued between 976 to 1025 AD in Constantinople during the realms of the Byzantine Emperors Basil II and Constantine VIII...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 3rd Century AD Goddess Victoria Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, crisply struck, very HIGH GRADE silver "denarius" coin from the realm of the Roman emperor Maximinius I, 235- 238 AD, displays an image of the Roman goddess Victoria (...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gemini Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A authentic silver "stater" coin from the Greek colony of Istros in ancient Thrace (now near the mouth of the Danube at the Black Sea) minted from 400-350 BC, depicts the twin heads ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Greek god Apollo is here depicted on an authentic silver "tetradrachm" issued between 370-60 BC by the Satrap Mausolos in Caria (now in southern Turkey), just before the conquest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Silver Nymph Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sharply struck, authentic, silver "tetrobol" from Euboia in Ancient Greece circa 300-200 BC depicts a bust of the nymph Histaia wearing earrings and wreathed with a vine. On the o...
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHRIST Byzantine 24KtGold Coin Pendant; Michael, Constantius, Andronicus on rear
Located in Roma, IT
An authentic Byzantine gold coin—Histamenon (1068-1071 AD)—is set in this beautiful 18kt Gold pendant. On the front, Christ crowns Emperor Romanus ...
18k Gold
Bronze Byzantine Coin Pendant in 14K White Gold Mount
Located in Venice, CA
This bronze coin, also known as a folis, is from the Byzantine Era. Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex coins to identify. This coin has an image of an emper...
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
BIZANTINE 1690 Orthodox Icon Medal In Copper 18Kt Vermeil Sterling & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Orthodox icon medal from the 17th century. The main center piece of this pendant, is an antique late 17th century archeological Byzantine Orthodox Icon square medal. This antique...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Large, authentic ancient Byzantine coin (Phocas, Follis, Cyzicus mint, AD 602-610) and 3 diamonds (total weight 0.30 carat, SI1-SI2 clarity, G-H colo...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
![AR Hemidrachm [coin] Pendant from 4th C BC (pendant only)](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/ar-hemidrachm-coin-pendant-from-4th-c-bc-pendant-only-for-sale/j_38882/j_290462521775590982998/j_29046252_1775590983074_bg_processed.jpg?width=240)
AR Hemidrachm [coin] Pendant from 4th C BC (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gorgoneion AR Hemidrachm (coin) minted at Mysia, Parion, circa 4th century BC. On the obverse side of this coin is a front facing gorgon within an incused circle. The back of this ...
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Italian 18K solid gold Jesus medal pendant - Dio Ti Protegga charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely pendant depicting Jesus Christ. This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is hallmarked with a 750 mark and an Italian makers hallmark from before 1970. On the very d...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
