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 18.0 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively reddish 15 x 23 mm pear shaped Mozambique pink tourmaline cabochon is held in a matte-finish 18K gold bezel with three "spirals and jawan" accents at the cardinal directions...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luscious pink 8 x 12 mm tourmaline cabochon is set in an 18K gold setting with "large/small jawan" granulated ornamentation at the cardinal dimensions, all crafted my a master gold...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very clear and lively high-grade Brazilian 12 x 17 mm pear shaped pink tourmaline cabochon is held in an ancient-inspired "3 point with jawan" artisan crafted bezel design with add...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.1 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long 10 x 35 mm pear shaped Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon is set in a handmade "large-small double twist wire" setting in this attractive piece. The wide bail has similar mat...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 15.8 Carats Pink Tourmaline 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial deep reddish-pink 13 x 1 9 mm pear shaped tourmaline cabochon is held in a complementary 22K gold setting with fine "pasir" granulation accents around the bezels and ba...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.2 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and luminous 9 x 11 mm oval Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon is set in matte-finish slightly textured 18K gold with a 2 mm VS1 sparkling diamond accent below in this class...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon Pendant with Pink Spinel in Yellow Gold, 81 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This giant rubellite tourmaline and spinel pendant features a spectacular 81.58 carat rubellite cabochon! The oval rubellite is a beautifully proportioned, crystalline gem that displ...
Spinel, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 36ct Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking pendant featuring a vibrant pink cabochon tourmaline, encased in a delicate gold setting. The smooth, oval stone is accentuated by a finely detailed gold border. The penda...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5.20ct Oval Ruby Pendant Necklace & Chain
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A Pinkish purple colored ruby exhibits its unique and natural rutile characteristics shown in this lovely ruby pendant. A star appears with light as the stone is reflected. The oval ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.97 ct UnHeated Cabochon Ruby Necklace Halo Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Unheated Ruby Cabochon Pendant with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace features a GIA certified Cushion Sugarloaf...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1944 Pendant with natural 4ct. Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 5.25 mm deep / ca.4ct. Stone is semitransparent with structure...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.54 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.49 ct. Total lenght is chain 42 cm. Please...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
