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 10.4 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and limpid 11 x 14 mm aquamarine cabochon rests horizontally in a hand textured wide high-karat gold embrace in this wonderful piece. Beautiful organic color and shapes ...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 25.2 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
One of the finest Brazilian aquamarine cabochons we have ever dealt with is set in a granulated "4 point with stacked jawan" ancient-inspired handmade design to create this stunner o...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.8 Carats Aquamarine 18K Gold/Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sea-blue 18 x 25 mm oval rose faceted aquamarine is mounted longitudinally within a wide surrounding hammered double bezel 18K gold setting. Along with the hammering, there is som...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid pale blue 12mm round aquamarine cabochon is set in a handmade ancient-inspired "4 point with jawan" high karat gold setting atop a comfortable tapered matte-finish shank wit...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.3 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luscious, bright blue 13 mm cushion shaped aquamarine cabochon is held diagonally in our signature "4 point with jawan" handmade high karat gold ring design. Stacked geometric "jaw...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.8 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 12 mm high domed cushion cabochon of Brazilian aquamarine is held in a signature "diagonal 4-point with jawan" medieval-inspired 18K gold bezel design atop a wide hammered sterling...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold 8.5ct Aquamarine Hinged Bezel Ring, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Aqua Hinged Ring features an oversized mesmerizing blue Aquamarine and half round shank with beautiful hinge detail. The ring has a weighty presence and the ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold
FERRUCCI 26.54ct Oval Aquamarine Cabochon Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
26.54 carat natural oval Aquamarine cabochon cut, set in a custom made to fit ring setting in 18k yellow gold.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
High Dome Aquamarine Ring Cabochon Cocktail Ring Gold Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High Dome Aquamarine Ring Gold Plated Brass Black Diamond Cocktail Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The High Dome Aquamarine Ring is a bold architectural cocktail ring handcrafted in gold-...
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilbert Albert Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Gilbert Albert, Genève, Switzerland. From the catwalk at Fashion Week to the Art Museum Gala, Gilbert Albert's work sets the style for any moment of fashion. Thi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
52 carat Natural Aquamarine Ring Cocktail Cabochon Large Blue Gem 18k
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Aquamarine Ring Unique Statement and impressive ! Real nice gem Quality AAA and nice rich color Tone Approx 52.42 carats Cabochon shape 18K Yellow Gold approx weight 20 Grams...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Aquamarine Bezel Ring in 22K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This serene cabochon aquamarine bezel ring by Bracken Jewelers is captures an airy elegance with its light blue stone. The rich 22K bezel setting and band provides a rich, golden co...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
