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 1.7 Carats Australian Opal 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 4 x6 mm oval, one 4mm round, and one 3 mm round cabochon Australian opals are set in 18K gold bezels with intricate 18K gold "wire and jawan" handwork surrounding atop a wide tap...
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 4 Carats Boulder Opal Sterling 18k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful irregular shaped 9 x 19 mm cabochon of Quipee mine Australian boulder opal displays sheens of brilliant blue again contrasting gold while set in a "large/small jawan" dou...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.3 Carats Boulder Opal 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright, electric blue, variegated 12 x 27 mm oval boulder opal is set vertically in an exquisitely handmade "hearts and jawan" ornamented setting in this beautiful ring design. The...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful electric blue and green, approximately 10 x 20 mm, semi-rectangular Australian boulder opal from the Quilpie opal fields in Queensland is surrounded by 2 rows of stacked ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k 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
5.35 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural Op...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.35 Carat Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural Op...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.05 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.05 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural Op...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.00 Carats Natural Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.00 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Natural Opal Weight is: Approx. 5.00 Carats Opa...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.65 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14.65 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural O...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.75 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.75 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Opal Weight: 2.30 Carats Opal Measures: 13.5 x 10.1mm Natural Round Diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
