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 Multiple Rose Cut Rough Diamonds 18K Gold and Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting assortment of 10 multicolored rose cut rough round diamonds in assorted sizes from 7 to 3 mm are displayed in a circular pattern, with small spiral wire accents disper...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 0.8 Carats Triple Champagne Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
One 4mm and two 3mm slightly colored Champagne diamonds in unusual "reverse" settings are manifest in this unique Steven Battelle design. Both the bezels and the shank are hand text...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.4 Carats Multi Colored Diamonds 18K Gold/Silver Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Twelve round rose-cut naturally colored diamonds of varying hues and sizes are set in 18K gold bezels surrounded by double bezels and granulation interspersed atop a wide "comfort fi...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Rough Rose-Cut Diamond 18K/Sterling Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A mix of four brownish, blackish, grayish, and yellowish rose cut diamonds from 3 x 4 mm to 7 x 8 mm in size is arraigned on a cushion shaped top of a wide sterling silver shank and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 1.0 Carats Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous, variegated 6 x 8 mm cushion shaped rose-cut yellow diamond is set vertically surrounded by a "line-texture" bezel and mounted atop a wide triple organic band in this att...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Black Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An 8 x 10 mm brown-black cushion shaped rose-cut diamond is set vertically surrounded by a double row of handset "jawan" granulation on a semi-flat tapered matte-finish shank with si...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1.85 ctw Fancy Color Diamond 14k Gold Multi-Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 1.85 ctw Fancy Color Diamond 14k Gold Multi-Shape Cocktail Ring is a sculptural masterpiece of contemporary high jewelry, celebrating an extraordinary play of color, fire, and a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.96 Carat "Jumble" Ring: Multi-Colored Diamonds in Multi-Colored 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Three beautiful diamonds in white, yellow and brown are set in "martini glass" bezels on two fused rose gold rings for an effortless, one-of-a-kind stacked look by Eytan Brandes. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Gold 3.25 Carat Natural Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 14k Gold Cocktail Ring (size 8). Set in the center are four natural round gemstones (including a garnet, amethyst, and citrine) measuring approximately 6.25mm, 3 carats ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 3.20 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold vintage cocktail ring showcases an impressive cluster of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.20 carats, displaying bright F color with a lively, dynami...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Fancy Color Multi Diamond Gold Statement JANA Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Exquisitely Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Gold JANA Dome Ring. Featuring an elongated rectangular design artfully Hand set with 2.96tcw Natural Fancy Color a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Gray Diamond and Colorless Diamond Ring. Size 6.5
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Bathed in the warm glow of 18k yellow gold, this exquisite ring embodies the poetic balance between nature’s raw beauty and refined craftsmanship. At its center rests a rose-cut gray...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
