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 3.8 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An eye-catching, bright Brazilian 8 x 10 mm octagonal cut green tourmaline is set in an artisan crafted 18K gold "spiral wire and jawan" setting in this classic ancient-inspired look...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.1 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright green 12 x 21 mm pear shaped faceted Zambian emerald is set in 18K artisan crafted bezel surrounded by round wire and multiple "jawan" granulation with a sparkling 2.5 mm VS...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Cabochon Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A juicy 7 x 9 mm oval cabochon Zambian emerald rests in an artisan crafted 18K gold bezel surrounded by 1.9 mm VS1 diamonds affixed with double "jawan" granulation sparkling at the c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 8 x 19 mm triangular faceted emerald is highlighted by a double row line-textured artisanally crafted 18K gold bezel surrounding it, with a 2.5 mm VS1 sparkling diamond wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.0 Carats Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large, 13 x 19 mm pear shaped faceted Zambian emerald is set in an ancient-inspired handmade "hammered shield with flat wire spirals" 18K gold setting with four VS1 2mm diamonds sp...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 55.0 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very LARGE and beautiful 25 x 33 mm pear shaped Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon rests in a beautiful handmade double row granulated 18K gold setting with complementary bail abo...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Important 11 Carat Vivid Green Tsavorite 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional GIA Certified 11-carat triangle-cut Tsavorite, a rare species of grossular garnet. This stone stands as one of the finest examples available on the market today. Featu...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon G. 0.76 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond 18K Two Tone Gold Slide Pendant
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Towson, MD
This Simon G pendant showcases an approximately 0.76 carat pear cut tsavorite garnet set within a diamond studded teardrop frame, crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The tsavo...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire with Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 1.99 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.8 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 2.75 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Olive Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold olive pendant with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone jewelry. Metal: 14kt solid gold Pendant size: 23.3 x1 3.7 mm. Weight: 2.4 g. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold 0.80Cttw
Located in New York, NY
An extra bright, deep green emerald, weighing approx. 0.80ct and mounted on a yellow gold frame that's encrusted with diamonds. This pendant radiates from all the diamonds of this ma...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Sunita Nahata Tsavorite 0.35ct. Pendant in 14Karat Yellow Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is an elegant and simple tsavorite pendant, set in a slight color gradient to accentuate the beauty of the gemstones. This pendant is light and fun to wear, perfect for every oc...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
