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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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 18.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline Sterling Silver 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A juicy Brazilian 18 mm trillium cabochon pink tourmaline rests in a cupped handmade 18K bezel accented minimally with delicate 18K wire scroll-work at the corners and continuing on ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and vibrant 12 x 17 mm pear shaped Mozambique pink tourmaline cabochon is held in a simple 18K gold bezel with additional 18k gold wire double bezel below, all atop a wide a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold/Sterling Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 11 x 20 mm long oval pink tourmaline cabochon is held in a fluted "fleur de lis" pattern carved 18K gold bezel atop a rounded sterling shank with similar ornament on the sid...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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 9.6 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold/ Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A juicy 12 x 14 mm oval Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon is held in an artisan crafted "double cupped with spirals and jawan" 18K gold setting atop a tapered and hammered sterling ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring Vintage -never used however has a aged look (was made before year 2000 in Italy) Natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut has a strong pink luster at certain...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tourmaline Gold Ring Natural Pink Gemstone cabochon 18 Karat two tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring Vintage -never used however has a aged look (was made before year 2000 in Italy) Natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut has a strong pink luster at certain...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 22.82ct Pink Tourmaline 1.50ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold ring. The ring is centered with a lovely cabochon pink tourmaline that weighs approximately 22.82ct. The center stone is accentuated by s...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
7 Carat Oval Cut Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Oval Cut Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 7 7 Carat of Pink Tourmaline oval shape surrounded by nice gold design. Gold: 14 Karat Yellow...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold GIA Oval Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Accents Dual Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Gorgeous Shape - Purplish Pink Color - 23ct (approx.) ** See Sapphire Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Candy Tourmaline Ring 18k Solid Gold Round Cabochon Cocktail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cocktail Lovely round Cab Tourmaline Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold approx 8.30 grams Natural Tourmaline round shape cute Cabochon cut approx 13 mm Finger Size 6.5 Vintage but ...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
