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 19.6 Carats Aquamarine 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two well matched light blue 10 x 19 mm long pear shaped cabochons of Brazilian aquamarine are set in luxurious "3 point" 22K gold bezels surrounded by textural "pasir" sandlike granu...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.2 Carats Aquamarine 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 8 x 10 mm pale sea blue aquamarine cabochons are set in matte-finish "4-point" 18K gold bezels surrounded by large/small "jawan" granulation ornamentation at the cardinal directi...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 19.6 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four well matched pear shaped cabochon aquamarines ( 11x16 mm, 8x10mm ) are set in opposition in this post earring design with 2mm VS1 diamond accents at the bottom. Beautiful shade...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.2 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright blue 8 x 10 mm cabochon aquamarines are set in artisan crafted 18K gold bezels surrounded by "twist-wire" ornamentation, all dangling below safety-clasp ear wires with a s...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Apatite Granulated 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
These ancient-inspired drop earrings are artisan crafted in a beautiful granulated 22K setting. Tiny stacked "jawan" surround the 8 x 10 mm oval faceted apatite stones. Cheerful an...
Apatite, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Faceted Apatite 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two lustrous 6 x 9 mm pear shaped faceted apatites are set in artisan crafted wide "line texture" 18K gold bezels below safety-clasp 18K ear wires with complementary textured compone...
Apatite, 18k Gold
7.33 Carat Aquamarine, Gold Earrings by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
These brilliant blue 7.33 cts marquis shaped Aquamarines are set in a nearly invisible prong setting, allowing the stones to sparkle and dazzle in your ears. Set in 18kt Gold and op...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Earrings with aquamarine and single cut diamonds up to 0.36ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold earrings set with aquamarine and single-cut diamonds totaling 0.36ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 3.2 cm long by 1.0 cm wide ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Aquamarine and Blue Topaz Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Rose-cut aquamarine and blue topaz accented drop dangle earrings, handcrafted in 18K yellow gold. These luxurious one-of-a-kind aquamarine earrings are accented with vibrant blue to...
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural H/Si White Diamond Blue Topaz Drop/Hook Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
These are natural blue topaz pave diamond linear drop earrings styled in a luxurious five-stone cascading tier. Details:- Item Code :- EAMJ-1382 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ear...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings 28.9 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Blue Topaz: 28.90 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Dimensions: 38 x 20 mm
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
16.85 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18K Gold long drop earrings with 61 round brilliant-cut diamonds 0.26 carats total weight ,6 Rose cut of Aquamarine 16.85 carats & Gold 2.46gm.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
