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 Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold/Oxidized Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 16 x 21 mm semi triangular cabochon of sleeping beauty turquoise is set within and 18K bezel surrounded by a "line texture" 18K double bezel, all above a wide deeply text...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 10.5 Carat Turquoise 18K Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful and clean curved 14 mm pyramid shaped cabochon of Sleeping Beauty Arizona turquoise is set diagonally in an artisan handcrafted "4 point with jawan" semi-medieval style...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 13 x 22 mm oval cabochon of bright Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is set in handmade "4 point with multi-spiral" 18k gold setting with additional spiral ornamentation...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large oval 17 x 25 mm flawless cabochon of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise is set in this wonderful "heart and jawan" artisanally crafted ring design. The delicate wirework...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.4 Carat Aquamarine 18K/Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An octagonal 11 x 15 mm faceted Brazilian Aquamarine surrounded by hand textured gold is the centerpiece of this Steven Battelle gold/silver creation. The hammered silver shank is sl...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 23.2 Carats Aquamarine Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep sea-blue irregular shaped 15 x 28 mm rose cut aquamarine is held in a slightly wavy 18K gold bezel surrounded by a line textured 18K highlig...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold 5.51 carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring size 8.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold ring featuring a rectangular turquoise cabochon weighing 5.51 carats. The sleeping beauty turquoise is a medium blue with some dark veining. There are some vo...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond "Welbeck" Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes designed this ring as an homage to the Welbeck NCP, a high-rise, high-concept concrete parking structure in London's Soho that was built in the early 1970s. Currently ...
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring 18k Gold with Natural Black Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement ring features an exquisite, 11.09 carat gem from the renowned Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine! Arizona's Sleeping Beauty mine is home to the finest "robin's eg...
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. 26 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Large oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Ring by Marina J. This piece is made with a large 26 carat Turquoise bezel set in Solid 14k Yellow Gold. Measuring a size 7, th...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise and Diamond Florentine Style Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wide band ring was handcrafted in Italy in the Florentine style and features a beautiful "Robin's Egg" blue color turquoise from the "Sleeping Beauty Mine." "Sleeping Beauty Mi...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cabochon Cut Turquoise & Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking turquoise and diamond ring is a boldly beautiful and richly detailed piece of fine jewelry that showcases a magnificent cushion cabochon cut turquoise of vivid, sky blu...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
