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 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 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
Steven Battelle 3.9 Carat Multi-Stone Rough Colored Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine 4mm multi-colored rose-cut natural diamonds are held in simple bezels in a geometric Steven Battelle design with large "jawan" (gold balls) providing the structural support. ...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Multi-Stone Natural Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five multi-colored round rose-cut diamonds from ranging from 8 mm to 5 mm in size are arranged organically on four narrow flat hammered bands and attached together underneath in this...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.2 Carats Diamond 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 4 mm rose-cut white faceted VS1 diamond rests in the center of an incredibly intricate handcrafted small 22K gold twist wire design consisting of multiple circles in a rosette patt...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.1 Carats Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold/Oxidized Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three varied earth colored rose cut diamonds of 3, 4, and 5 mm are set in "line textured" 18K gold bezels atop a 4 part "wavy spirals" sterling silver shank with dark oxidation in th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold 0.45 Carat White Diamonds Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold 0,45 Carat White Diamonds Citrine Cocktail Ring Made in Italy. An oval briolette-cut citrine is surrounded by 0.40 carats of round brilliant-cut whit...
Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Heavy Ring Size 6
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cut-Cornered Rectangular Mixed-Cut Citrine Ring with Diamond Accents Citrine = Appx 25 cts Accent Diamonds = Appx 0.70 cts Size 6 Total Mass = 31.5 grams Piece is in Good Co...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Gadrooned Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A presents this vintage 1980s yellow sapphire and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a bold ribbed and gadrooned design characteristic of the period. ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive 20 Carat Natural Citrine and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
yellow gold. The ring is centered by a magnificent natural citrine weighing approximately 20 carats, displaying a particularly vivid and intense golden-orange color. The generously ...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.30 Carat Fancy-Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, EGL Cert
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This commanding vintage cocktail ring showcases a rare 7.30 carat natural Fancy Light Greenish Yellow diamond of rectangular modified brilliant cut, securely set in a yellow gold bez...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NWT $22, 500 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gold Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Diamond Ring Band. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Glittering Diamonds!! T.C.W. Approx .67CTS. This Gorgeous Ri...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
