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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Vintage GIA 5.25 carat cabochon cut ruby 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ruby ring is a dramatic 1970’s design, centered by a GIA-certified double cabochon ruby weighing approximately 5.25 carats. With heated treatment, the ruby disp...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.30cts Cabochon Ruby & 0.04cts Diamond Ladies Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby and diamond ladies ring is crafted in fine 14k yellow gold. An excellent prong set round cabochon ruby weighing 15.30 carats is flanked as a center stone with tin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.87 Carat Cabochon Ruby Domed Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This exquisite 18-karat yellow gold dome ring boasts a captivating 8.87-carat natural ruby cabochon and 0.72-carat round brilliant cut diamond accents. The focal poi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18.98 ct. Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a gorgeous 18.98 carat, intense fuchsia rubellite tourmaline cabochon with exceptio...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$14,690
6.20 Carat Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
6.20 carat Ruby cabochon Yellow Gold Ring.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian 18K Gold Carved Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A substantial Italian cocktail ring executed in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold, centered by a vividly saturated carved rubellite tourmaline weighing approximately 6 carats. The...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING 6.00 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon & 1.15 CTW Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegant estate halo ring centered around a massive 6.00-carat natural ruby cabochon. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the ring weighs 6.9 grams and features a classic, lo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Burmese Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 Make a bold and regal statement with this breathtaking Burmese ruby and diamond ring. At the center lies a vivid round cabochon ruby with a rich, velvety red hue tha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Untreated Burma Cabochon Ruby Ring, 6.31 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare Burma cabochon ruby positively captivates amid a halo of diamonds in this extraordinary ring. The exceptional jewel weighs 6.31 carats and its su...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Steven Battelle 11.1 Carats Reddish-Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful very clear 12 x 14 mm cushion Tourmaline cabochon in an attractive reddish-pink shade is set surrounded by an artisan crafted stepped bezel with cross thatched accents on...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
22.2 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous "cherry-red" 18 mm trillium Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon rests like a juicy gumdrop in the center of rich 22K gold surrounded by fine "pasir" granulation accents in ...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a spiral carved and fluted 4 prong setting atop a substantial split double spiral mot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.9 Carats Triple Spinel 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three organically shaped approximately 6 x 8 mm bright pink Spinel cabochons are set surrounded by irregular line textured bezels on hammered and fused individual bands to create th...
Spinel, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 14.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline Sterling/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and juicy 12 x 17 mm pear shaped pink tourmaline cabochon is held in an artisanal 18K gold bezel surrounded by two "line texture" double bezel accents, and mounted on a tapered slightly hammered matte-finish sterling silver shank. A great rich look of stone and gold without the cost of a full gold...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 21.7 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A BEAUTIFULLY clear 13 x 18 mm cabochon salmon pink tourmaline is held in 4 carved prongs in this Steven Battelle designed 18K gold setting. This allows for lots of light interplay ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
