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 2.7 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fiery, green flashing irregular cut 6 x 16 mm Australian boulder opal from the opal fields near Quilpie, Queensland is set into an artisan crafted matte-finish 18K gold bezel surro...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.3 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An variegated green and blue 7 x 21 mm irregular shaped boulder opal from the Quilpie fields in Queensland, Australia is set in an double row "large/small" twist wire 18K bezel in th...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.9 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gołd Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep blue 13 x 25 mm triangular cabochon of Australian Quilpie boulder opal is mounted in an artisan crafted "double line texture" 18K gold setting with similar textured bail abov...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.7 Carats Ethiopian Welo Opal 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large, HIGH grade 25 x 32 mm pear shaped Ethiopian opal cabochon is surrounded by a double row of hand applied "jawan" (granulation) in this classic high karat pendant design. Thi...
Opal, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.9 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 9 x 11 mm pear shaped cabochon of "Welo Mine" Ethiopian Opal flashes with greens, reds, and yellows within a deep hammer textured 18K wide bezel setting with a similar patterned ba...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A vibrant green and blue flashing 8 x 13 mm faceted Ethiopian opal from the famous Welo mine in Eastern Ethiopia rests in a double "line textured" 18K gold setting in this incredible...
Opal, 18k Gold
Boulder Opal Gold Pendant Polychrome Natural Australian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with natural Boulder Koroit opal on a 100% silk cord opal origin - Australia opal weight - 41.28 carats opal measurements - 1.02 х 1.42 in / 26 х 36 mm penda...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Pendant Koroit Opal Gold Plated Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver necklace with natural Boulder Koroit Opal (18K gold plated) gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 18 x 23 mm stone weight - 13 ct pendant length - 32 mm pendant weight - 4.8...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Double-Sided 18K Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace, 17.75ct
Located in Berlin, DE
Double-sided necklace with natural Australian Boulder Opal in 18K yellow gold gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 15 x 25 mm weight of the Opal - 17.75 carat pendant length - 38 ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Pendant Australian Opal Gold Plated Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver necklace with natural Boulder Koroit Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size is 21 x 33 mm stone weight - 30.45 ct pendant length - 42 mm pendant weight - 10...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
6.77 Carat Oval Boulder Opal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1990s
Located in Towson, MD
A striking 14K yellow gold oval boulder opal pendant, dating to the 1990s, set with a single oval boulder opal measuring approximately 19 by 14.45 by 5.62 millimeters and weighing ap...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal Pendant Tourmaline Garnet Alaskan Gold Nuggets 22k 18k SS
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
The Wood Fairy pendant captures nature's enchantment through a carefully curated composition of materials. Boulder opal in matrix showcases mesmerizing green fire and flash, paired w...
14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
