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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Spanish Colonial Mexico 1734 Two Reales Coin Diamond Sterling 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver 2 Reales coin minted in the Spanish colony of Mexico in 1734 depicts the "Pillars and Globe" symbolizing Spanish power and dominion. The two columns represent th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spanish Colonial Bolivia 1600's Eight Reales Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large silver "8 reales" coin minted at the Potosi mine in Colonial Bolivia in the 1600's displays a cross with castles and lions, representing the realms of Castile and Leon in Spain. The opposite side is a coat of arms with assayer mark. The 8 reales coin, also known as the Spanish dollar or piece of eight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spanish Netherlands 1654 Silver Patagon Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large authentic Netherlands "patagon" coin minted in 1654 is held in 18K bezel simply ornamented with 3 "jawan" granulation affixed at the axis points in this interesting and impressive Steven Battelle designed creation. The coin side shown features the Saint Andrews cross...
18k Gold
Spanish Colonial 1745 8 Reales Silver "Piece of Eight" Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Spanish colonial (Bolivia) Potosi mint large silver "Piece of Eight" coin is set in a handmade line textured 18K bezel with a small 1.8 mm ...
18k Gold
Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Netherlands gold "ducat" coin was minted with an unchanged design from 1586 to 1802. This coin was used during the Dutch colonial period throughout their colonies which included "New Amsterdam" (on Manhatten Island) which eventually became New York. This authentic coin displays...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spanish Colonial 1765 1 Real Cob Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Spanish Empire found riches in the Potosi mine in Peru, and for years a series of rough silver "cobs" were minted there, including the "pieces of eight" of pirate fame. This par...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1670 Genoa Silver Coin Pendant Necklace with Gold and Gems
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1670 Dimension: 10 cm Necklace lenght: 80 cm This pendant is composed of a large silver coin from the mint of the Serenissima Republic of Genoa and dates to 1670. The coin ...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Spanish Silver Cob Coin in 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22k gold bezel with roped accent and a 22k gold bail. This coin has...
22k Gold
1905 English Sovereign Coin Pendant with 1CT Diamonds 18K Gold Mounting
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rich in history and luxury craftsmanship, this circa 1905 English Sovereign coin pendant combines collectible appeal with elegant diamond detailing for a truly distinctive statement ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1712 Spanish 8 Escudo Cob Coin 1715 Fleet Wreck 22K & 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A certified 1712 Spanish gold 8 escudo cob doubloon — minted in Lima under King Felipe V with assayer initial M and recovered from the 1715 Plate Fleet wreck off the east coast of Fl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regal 18K Gold Renaissance-Revival Medallion Pendant with 0.40ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Renaissance-revival 18k gold medallion pendant, richly hand-worked in sculptural relief and centered with an ancient-style figure...
Diamond, 18k 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
