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 Black Mabe Pearl 18K Gold Sterling Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous black fresh water ??? 10mm Mabe pearl is set in classic large/small twist wire 18K gold bezel with a handmade sterling twisted wire shank . An expensive look from above, ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 37 Carat Pearl Gold Bezel Silver Shank Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous irregular white fresh water pearl approximately 17 x 25 mm is mounted in a handmade 18K base and wire ornamented four prong setting atop a matte-finish wide tapered sterl...
Pearl, Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 11.4 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold/Oxidized Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue flashing 13 x 14 mm high domed cushion shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is set diagonally in an 18K gold bezel surrounded by a double row of "line-texture" double bezels. Al...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 6.8 Carat Black South Sea Pearl Ring 18K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous, slightly irregular shaped black south sea pearl is held in a handmade 4 corner embrace with small wire accents applied on the bezel and shank. Hand crafted by a master v...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.0 Carats Keshi Pearl 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous, irregular, 9 x 15 mm white keshi pearl is held in rich matte-finish 18K gold. Four spiral wire ornamented prongs embrace the pearl with a similar motif on the shank. A ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 38.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An elegant 15 x 26 mm cushion shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is held in an ancient inspired "4 point with spirals" Steven Battelle accented 18K bezel atop a wide and comfortable d...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Mabe Peal Ring Tear Shaped in Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning large black mabe pearl ring is naturally formed in a tear drop fashion from the black lipped oyster. With a slight gradient from the tip to the base this pearl glows in...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tahitian pearl diamond onyx 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring centers on a lustrous Tahitian pearl measuring approximately 9.69mm, displaying a rich, dark tone with beautiful natural overtones. Complementing the pearl...
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Labradorite Made in Italy Cosmic Innovatively Worn White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Made in Italy Cosmic Innovatively Worn Labradorite Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Caterina ring. Gems and metal are energetically cleansed to em...
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Moonstone Ring Black Enamel Coctail Ring Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Moonstone Black Enamel Cocktail Ring 14k Gold Plated Statement Ring Designer: J Dauphin The Moonstone Ring is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated bra...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Modernist Mabe Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Modernist Mabe Pearl Cocktail Ring handmade in 14k gold from mid 20th Century. Bezel cage of wirework with small beads attached at different levels. Unsigned artisanal quality set hi...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Contemporary Fresh Water Pearl and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5 This exquisite ring showcases a harmonious blend of timeless elegance and modern design. At its center lies a lustrous near-round freshwater pearl with a soft pinkish...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
