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 Ornate Wirework 18K Gold/Sterling Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial sterling silver shank culminates in a central oval depression filled with ornate "spirals and jawan" 18K gold soldered handwork in this comfortable and eye-catching de...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle Spirals and Jawan 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A uniquely shaped sterling silver shank has an intricate inset design of heavy 18K gold flat wire spirals and "jawan" flat granulation along the top that creates a wonderful and rich...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Brown Diamond 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 5 mm round rose-cut brown diamond is set within an 18K gold bezel surrounded by 2 concentric gold wires in the center of a wide hammered matte-finish sterling silver shank, current...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Rough Diamonds Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
5 multi-colored and multi-sized (3-4 mm) diamonds totaling 1.1 carats are set with line textured 18K bezel accents into this organic oxidized silver and 18K gold Steven Battelle desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 1.1 Carats Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold/Oxidized Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three varied earth colored rose cut diamonds of 3, 4, and 5 mm are set in "line textured" 18K gold bezels atop a 4 part "wavy spirals" sterling silver shank with dark oxidation in th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle Baroque Carved 18K Gold Classic Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A mid-weight 4 mm wide 18K gold shank is graced with multiple intertwined large and small swirls in this wonderful example of our wax carvers artistry. A nice interplay of gleaming ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted Satin 18 Karat White Gold Handgraved Wave Men Design Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted Satin 18 Karat White Gold Wave Men Handcrafted Design Ring An amazing design ring, handcrafted in 18 karats white gold and embellished with a beautiful handgraved wave. it is possible to make a custom engraving inside. It can be worn for different purposes: as fashion ring that fits well with everyday outfits, as a special engament ring...
18k Gold, White Gold
Engagement Satin 18 Karat White Gold Wave Unisex Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Engagement Satin 18 Karats White Gold Wave Unisex Design Ring Handcrafted in 18 karats white gold with a beautiful hand graved wave. It can be worn for different purpose: as fashion ring that fits well with everyday outfits, as a special engagement ring...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Engagement Satin 18 Karat White Gold Wave Unisex Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Engagement Satin 18 Karats White Gold Wave Unisex Design Ring Handcrafted in 18 karats white gold with a beautiful handgraved wave It can be worn for different purpose: as fashion ring that fits well with everyday outfits, as a special engament ring...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ming's 14k Two-Tone Gold Hammered and Chased Motif Open Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible piece by the iconic Ming’s of Honolulu, this vintage open ring is crafted in 14k two-tone gold. The design showcases a beautif...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Two-Tone 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Ring, adorned with 20 pave set round faceted diamonds weighing a total of approx 0.35 carat, marked: "14K" with maker's mark logo. Measuring ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver and Brass Scroll Ring Size 6 #23605
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver & Gold Tone Scroll Ring - This elegant sterling silver ring by Carolyn Pollack features an open scroll design accented with warm gold tone highlights...
Sterling Silver, Brass
