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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Ethiopian Opal Earring Pave Diamond 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Earring Pave Diamond Jewelry 14k Gold Diamond Opal Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condi...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal earrings with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of 7X12 Opal Oval shaped (2 pcs) 3.17 carat ,Round-cut Wh...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.48 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.48 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ethiopian Opal Earrings With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ethiopian Opal: 0.48 Carats Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 16 x 7 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,950
W 0.52 in L 1.93 in
Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings With Emerald & Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.174g, Diamond:0.52ct, Emerald:0.64ct, Opal:7.85ct, Size: 49X13 MM"
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.62cts Opal & 0.35Cts Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an opal gems...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Ada 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Earring is made up of Oval-Cut Ethiopian Opal (2 pcs) 1.08 carat, Round-cut Turqu...
Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian opal 4.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.80 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears Limited edition Forged from 18 karat yellow gold, these e...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,010
W 0.52 in L 1.62 in
9.06 ct Ethiopian Opal Dangle Earrings With Sapphire & Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.230g,D:0.78ct, Opal:9.06ct,Sapp:0.22ct,
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green flashing 6 x 9 mm pear shaped faceted "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opals are surrounded by rich "pasir" fine high-karat gold granulation and dangle below similarly textured pear ...
Opal, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18k Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two green, red, and yellow flashing 7 x 9 mm cushion shaped "Welo" mine faceted Ethiopian opals are set in 18K double bezels with single "jawan" granulation accents at the edges. A...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.1 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three organically shaped approximately 4 x 6 mm to 6 x 8 mm "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals flash and shine in shades of yellows, greens and blues in this simple, but interesting, design...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.1 carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two substantial 8 x 10 mm cabochon opals from the famous "Welo" mine in the highlands of northern Ethiopia are set in ancient-inspired "four point with jawan" artisan crafted bezels ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.8 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A set of semi-pear shaped "Welo Mine" Ethiopian opal cabochons of approximately 6 x 9 mm are suspended below posts of approximately 5 x 6 mm stones, all set in handmade "wavy-bezel" ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two fiery and flashing 5 mm rose cut "Welo mine" Ethiopian opals are surrounded by artisan crafted "twist wire with jawan" 18K gold bezels to create these elegant everyday treasures ...
Opal, 18k Gold
