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 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 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 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 23.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fascinatingly unique 21 x 25 mm trillium cabochon of Australian Koroit Boulder Opal is highlighted with an 18K gold bezel surrounded by a line textured ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Ethiopian Opal 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long 8 x 13 mm oval faceted Ethiopian "Welo mine" opal with flashes of orange and green is held by a hand applied intricate "wire and jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a...
Opal, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Oxidized Silver 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high domed 9 mm square rainbow moonstone is set at a 45 degree angle in a "4 point bezel with lined texture" atop an organic flat and wide deeply oxidized ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Boulder Opal Ring by Jennifer Kalled, Triple Gold Band, Size 8, USA
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This Boulder opal ring has blue green fire with an undulating roof surface making it organic looking, and preserving the raw nature of the opal gem....
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage Custom 2 Carat Boulder Opal on 22K and 14K Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A gorgeous opal in a unique cut! This statement cocktail ring features a custom-cut boulder opal with a mesmerizing, blue, black, and purple play of color in the body. Set in a decor...
Opal, 22k Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish gold ring featuring a fine 8.09 carat Australian opal! The opal is a natural boulder opal and has great play-of-color as is shows a dazzling array of blues and gree...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Gold ring, unique engagement opal anniversary size 8
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant Boulder Opal ring is crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and 18K gold features a fine-quality natural opal sourced from Queensland, Australia, renowned for producing st...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold
Boulder Opal Multi-Colored Gemstones 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring featuring a mesmerizing opal with a multi-colored hue. The opal is set in a bold, organic design. Surrounding the opal are round-cut stones in vibrant mul...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Ring, Just Jules 2025
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning ring by designer Just Jules showcases a magnificent pear-shaped Australian boulder opal ablaze with vibrant flashes of electric blue, green, and violet - reminiscent of...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
