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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22 Karat Gold Ring with Ancient Silver Coin
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat ring with authentic ancient silver Drachma of Alexander the Great of Macedonia The Alexander coin has Herakles (or Hercules as the Romans call...
Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Greek Drachm Coin Ring, circa IV-III century BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: IV-III century BC Ring Size: 9 ½ Weight: 16,17 gr The ring is composed of a silver Greek coin, originating from Acarnania, a region of western Greece, characterised by an i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring with Alexander the Great Coin
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
One of a kind S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all microscopically decorated with Byzantine granulation work and a unique velvet on the background and Black Rhodiu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Ancient Greek 4th Century (330 BC - 220 BC) Alexander the Great 1/4 Stater gold coin (22K gold) - the antique coin recess mounted (prong set from behind) in a 14K yellow gold ring setting with Greek key details to the shoulders - warm aged patina - stamped 585 (14K) - worn maker's mark - Greece - circa 1980's. Excellent antique / vintage condition - all original - coin not viewed outside the mount - no loss - no damage - no repairs - signs of age and use - ready to wear. Coin Size / Dimensions - 7/16" (1.2 cm.) Diameter. Coin Weight...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Genuine Roman Coin (3rd cent. BC) 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting the Goddess Rome
Located in Roma, IT
This stunning 18 kt gold ring showcases an authentic silver Roman coin, specifically a sestertius from 211 BC, featuring a depiction of the Goddess Rome. Meticulously crafted, this r...
18k Gold
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an Alexander the Great silver coin set in 18K yellow gold. SIZE: Availabl...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Ancient Alexander the Great Silver Coin Diamond Signet Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon silver coin set in 18K yellow gold with diamonds. DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse: Head of Heracles right ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
From $4,656 / item
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a replica silver coin of Alexander the Great set in 18kt yellow gold with lacquere...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
c1970 Vintage Double Ancient Coin Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage double ancient coin ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Two ancient coins measure 12mm. What sets this ring apart is the double coin configurat...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of our Made in Italy men's gold ring, a...
14k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedonia 323-317 BC minted under Alexander the Great depicts the Greek mythical hero Hercules wearing a lion skin cape. Mythologically, Hercules acquired the lion skin headdress from one of his 10 labors: wrestling and killing the Nemean lion by hand. The reverse of the coin features Zeus enthroned, holding an eagle. This type of coin circulated widely throughout the territories conquered by Alexander, and was approximately the daily wage of a Greek hoplite (Soldier) . This particular coin was minted in the Greek colony of Miletus, which is now on the shores of western Turkey. It is set in a Steven...
18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
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...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Zeus Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the central Greek region of Thessaly 400-344 BC is set in a classic handmade double braid (twist-wire) setting atop a matte-finish shank in this Steven Battelle creation. Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology. As the chief Greek deity...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Corinthian Helmet Coin Silver 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic small silver "diobol" coin from ancient Mesambria in Thrace 450-350 BC depicts a warrior in Corinthian helmet facing. Mesambria was a Doric Greek colony on an island in ...
18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin Diamond 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "diobol" struck in the ancient Greek colony of Thurium in Lucania (on the Eastern coast if the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now southern Italy) depicts the godd...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Athena Coin 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek world of 4th century BC depicting the "owl of Athena" with the letters AOE (standing for "of the Athenians" in ancient Greek) is set in a handmade 22K gold bezel surrounded by a double row of large/small "jawan" granulation accents. This particular smaller drachm coin is VERY rare compared to the larger tetradrachm (4 drachm) coins which are commonly seen. It most likely was minted in Arabia or Palestine. The side shown depicts the Greek owl...
22k Gold
