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 2.8 Carats Emerald Oxidized Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long oval 8 x 11 mm faceted Zambian emerald is held in an 18K "V-bezel" surrounded by a halo of of large "jawan" 18K gold granulation atop an organic textured oxidized flat tapered...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 2.8 Carats Emerald Sterling/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep green 8 x10 mm faceted emerald is held in a "V-bezel with jawan" signature Steven Battelle 18K handmade gold setting atop a simple matte-finish tapered sterling silver shank w...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.7 Carats Columbian Emeralds Oxidized Silver 18k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three high grade crystalline light green 3 x 4 mm octagonal cut Columbian emeralds are surrounded by lined 18K gold bezels and set within an organically textured wide darkly oxidized...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 3.9 Carats Emerald Silver Granulated 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 9 x 11 mm oval faceted Zambian emerald rests within a high-karat gold setting accented by handset geometric "jawan" granulation on the sides of the bezel and extending atop ...
Emerald, 22k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 3.6 Carat Emerald Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear and crystalline 7 x 10 mm "emerald cut" faceted Zambian emerald sits vertically within an artisan crafted high-karat setting surrounded by geometrical stacked "jawan" granula...
Emerald, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.2 Carats Oval Faceted Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 10 x 12 mm oval faceted Zambian emerald rests in a "wire and jawan v-bezel" setting with substantial triple spirals and "jawan" band around, all in matte-finish. A great con...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, ideal as an engagement ring, statement ring, or for stacking with other rings. Emerald .76 carats Shank 5.3mm Size 7, can be resized Plea...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.60 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring features a certified 5.60-carat emerald cut emerald with F1 treatment, accented by 32 old European, old mine, and rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Green Emerald & Diamond, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring. Set with an approximately 2.75 carat Pear Shaped Emerald (11x7x5.8mm) and 9 natural round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
H Stern Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
H. Stern emerald and diamond cocktail ring centered with an 10.97 gram octagonal stone. The emerald is from the Muzo Mine, one of the finest sources of emeralds in Columbia. GIA Cert...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Fancy 6-Stone Emerald Cocktail Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful Emerald ring with 6 different shape Zambian Emerald cut stones set one in front of the other. The fancy statement in handmade in 18K yellow gold. The ring contains 2.11 c...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Diamond and Hammered 22 Karat Gold and Sterling Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual asymmetrical ring constructed of hammered sterling and a weighted 22K Gold (not a vermeil) with a large, faceted emerald and small diamond on the side. Ring size is 6 3/4...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
