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 20.6 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two juicy 12 x 16 mm cushion shaped Mozambique pink tourmalines are set in classic "braid wire" 18K gold bezels dangling below 18K safety-clasp ear wires in this ultimately simple d...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 23.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 22K Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Deep pink 15 mm triangular Mozambique tourmaline cabochons are set in artisan crafted bezels with fine "pasir" sandlike granulation surrounding the stones and at the join for a luxur...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 13.5 Carat Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold/Sterling Drop Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two clear pink Brazilian tourmaline 10 x 14 mm cabochons are surrounded by 4 point spirals, a twist wire and "jawan" (18K large granulation) in these ancient-inspired handmade drop e...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.1 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright pink 6 x 8 mm octagonal cut Brazilian pink tourmalines surrounded by twist wire accents dangle below similarly ornamented gold squares in this simple yet elegant design. S...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7 x 10 mm pear-shaped faceted pink tourmalines dangle below safety clasp 18K gold ear wires with 4 small "jawan" gold granulations at the join. The tourmalines have 1.8 mm VS1 d...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.9 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three graduated sized 4 x 8 to 5 x 10 mm marquis faceted pink tourmalines hang below 5 x 7 mm pear shaped pink tourmaline posts in this elegant creation. A lot of beautiful color to...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18k Gold and Pink Tourmaline Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
These 18k gold earrings with tourmalines in pale pink and deep magenta color are feminine, dainty, and very comfortable to wear. The perfect choice of je...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Drop Designer Earrings Fine Estate Jewelry
By Penny Preville
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings by Designer PENNY PREVILLE. Each earring centering a securely Hand set P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Earrings, 2.70ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handmade 18k Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Earrings sparkle in a classic bezel setting with a decorative hinge featuring French ear wires. Matte finished. Pink Tourmalines ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline Greco Drop Earrings in 20K California Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A one-of-a-kind pair of Rubellite Tourmaline Greco Earrings by Bracken Jewelers, crafted in 20K California-mined gold. The bright pink of the cabochon-cut rubellite stones contrasts...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold
22K Gold Drop Earrings with Pink Tourmaline Briolettes
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of lovely drop earrings with a cluster of lively, deep pink tourmaline faceted gemstone briolettes. Gold post for pierced ears. By Deborah Lockhart Phillips. The fine jewel...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Rubellite Earrings Gold Natural Red Pink Tourmaline Slice Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Sliced Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Dangle Earrings in 14k Textured Gold Inspired by the earth’s incredible beauty, these exquisite hand made rubellite tourmaline dangle earrings ar...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
