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 1.1 Carats Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5mm round faceted blue sapphires are set in wide 18K gold matte-finish rounded double bezels with four large "jawan" granulation at the cardinal directions. Simple, classic, and...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.4 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 3mm round faceted blue sapphires are surrounded by artisan crafted "twist wire" bezels and concentric "jawan" granulation in these delicate and classic high-karat gold post earri...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.7 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two nice 4 mm round faceted Thailand blue sapphires are set within meticulously handcrafted 22K gold granulated settings made by individually placing various sized "jawan" granules ...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.6 Carats Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7 and 6 mm "silky" (rutile included) rose cut blue sapphires dangle below simple brushed round 18K posts in this elemental design. A nice touch of subtle colors in simple shapes...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.2 Carats Blue Sapphire Granulated 22k Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5 mm faceted round blue sapphires are set in delicate handmade high karat granulated settings in this exquisitely classic design. The radiating circles of gold "jawan" beautiful...
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.7 Carats Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Slightly irregular 7 x 9 mm buff-top blue sapphires are surrounded by round 18K wire borders and dangle below central 2 mm VS1 faceted diamonds, all beneath the slightly smaller uppe...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 12.41 carats with Diamond 1.01 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 12.69 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.85 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 7.33 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.61 carats with Diamond 1.24 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 5.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 8.57 carats with Diamond 1.07 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 8.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 7.98 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 19.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 14 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.27 carats with Diamond 0.02 carat Earrings set in 14 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 2.97 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
