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 2.3 Carat Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby 18K Gold Stacking Rings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A faceted 4 x 6 mm Tsavorite, 4 mm square faceted Blue sapphire, and 3 mm round faceted Ruby align diagonally across 3 uniquely shaped hammered shanks that fit together for an intere...
Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five faceted round pink Thailand rubies ranging in size from 7 mm, 6 mm, 5 mm, 4 mm, and 3 mm are set reversed, culets up, with wide double bezel accents emphasizing the stones. All...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.2 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline 22K Granulation Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate geometric granulation surrounds this juicy pinkish 9 x 14 mm Brazilian watermelon tourmaline faceted octagon. Lots of light and internal reflection makes for a very lively ...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle Multi-Band Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four 3.5 mm round blue sapphires (1.0 carat total) are arranged in geometric alignment across 3 separate uniquely shaped 18K shanks to create this attractive multi-band ring. The sh...
Blue Sapphire, 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 13.2 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline Silver 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A juicy varied pinkish and orangeish watermelon tourmaline 12 x 17 mm octagon resides in a "V-bezel" 18K gold setting with a hammered "sanglor" double bezel centered in an oxidized o...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Band Ring by Kern
By René Kern
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Band Ring by René Kern, ca. 1980s A very chic and wearable three band ring, each centring bright step cut ruby, sapphire a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: Ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond Emerald Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 karat gold three-stone ruby an tourmaline stack ring features a vibrant round ruby flanked by sparkling blue-green tourmalines. Handcrafted in 18k green gold, Faye Kim’s modern design conveys understated elegance for an everyday look. Size 7.25 Model...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Stacking Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this set of three 18k yellow, rose, and white gold cabochon sapphire, emerald, and ruby stacking rings, designed to be worn together or individually. One ring is set ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist brutalist ring with inset diamond, rubies and emeralds in a wide 14k yellow gold mounting. Size 4
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Triple Row Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Triple row ring set with 3 cabochons (ruby, emerald and sapphire) and 60 diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats. Size 6 3/4. Can be sized. Metal Type: 14 Kt Yellow Gold Metal...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
