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 11.4 Carats Tanzanite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Well matched 8 x 10 mm briolette cut oval tanzanites are surrounded by rich textural 18K gold double bezels and dangle below similarly mounted 6 x 8 mm tanzanite posts in these eleg...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 8.8 Carats Tanzanite 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three briolytte faceted tanzanites sized 4 x6 mm, 5 x 7 mm, and 6 x 8 mm are set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezels and suspended below safety-clasp 18K ear wires in this elegant...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carats Triple Stone Tanzanite 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three graduated sized rose-cut oval tanzanites of 5 x 7 mm, 6 x 8 mm, and 7 x 9 mm size are set in matte-finish 18K gold bezels and dangle below simple circular gold posts, in these ...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 8.7 Carat Tanzanite 18K Gold Wire Dangle Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Rose cut 8 x 10 mm Tanzanite rectangles are surrounded by line texture 18K gold bezel accents provide a simple dash of color and elegance. Safety clasp wires. A great organic look....
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.7 Carats Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Slightly irregular 7 x 9 mm buff-top blue sapphires are surrounded by round 18K wire borders and dangle below central 2 mm VS1 faceted diamonds, all beneath the slightly smaller uppe...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.7 Carats Tanzanite 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lively 7 x 9 mm bryolette-cut tanzanites are surrounded by fine "pasir" granulation and suspended below safety clasp wires in this wonderful juxtaposition of texture and color. ...
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
Contemporary Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Earrings, 24.04ct, 18K Gold and Sterling
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous pair of drop earrings featuring a large pear-shaped cabochon Tanzanite drop bordered with two rows of round, brilliant cut diamonds. A an oval cabochon at the post also s...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 3.86 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Trillion Tanzanites = 3.48 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.38 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tanzanite Earrings With Diamonds 0.72 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Tanzanite: 0.64 Carats Diamond: 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 17 x 9 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 3.86 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Trillion Tanzanites = 3.48 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.38 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 3.86 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Trillion Tanzanites = 3.48 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.38 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Dangle Earrings With Diamonds 3.86 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Trillion Tanzanites = 3.48 Carats 48 Diamonds = 0.38 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 23 x 12 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
