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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Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A standing owl with wings outstretched is depicted on an authentic 4th century BC silver "siglos" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region on the shores of t...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Swan Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver "stater" coin from the region of Cilicia (now in Western Turkey) with a beautiful depiction of a swan is featured in this Steven Battelle pendant de...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 6th Century BC Griffin Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and rare archaic silver "drachm" coin from the Greek colony of Teos 475-465 BC, featuring a griffin is highlighted in an ancient-inspired Steven Battelle handmade double...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Italy. This silver stater coin from 425-400 BC shows Nike standing on a rock holding a kerykeion. The kerykeion, or caduceus, was the staff carried by Hermes in Greek...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Siglos Owl Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A standing owl with wings outstretched is struck upon an authentic 4th century silver "siglos" coin from the Greek colony of Amisos in the Pontos region, which existed on the shores ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver hemidrachm coin from the Greek region of Thessaly showing the forepart of a horse is set in an ancient-inspired line textured Steven Battelle design...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dove & Chimeara 1/4 Stater Pendant (Chain for display only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dove & Chimaera AR quarter "stater" [coin] pendant trimmed with 22 karat gold. This AR quarter stater was minted in Sikyon, Peloponnesos, circa 360-330 BC. Sikyon was one of the fi...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek Pegasos Coin Pendant in 14k Gold, Silver Stater of Anaktorion with
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic ancient Greek silver stater from Anaktorion in Akarnania, struck during the Classical period and preserved in a hand fabricated 14k gold setting. The coin features Pega...
14k Gold
Dove & Chimeara 1/4 Stater Pendant (Chain for display only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dove & Chimaera AR quarter "stater" [coin] pendant trimmed with 22 karat gold. This AR quarter stater was minted in Sikyon, Peloponnesos, circa 360-330 BC. Sikyon was one of the fi...
22k Gold
Antique Gold Brushed Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC, set in a 14K yellow gold bezel with a brushed gold finish. 1.1 x 1.5 inch measurement, and weighs 27 grams. This historical p...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Pegasus Coin 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Q. Titius, Silver Denarius Coin (Rome, circa 90 BC), set in a custom 22k gold bezel, suspended within a squared bezel with gold bead accents at each corner, and 22k gold...
22k Gold, Silver
An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Silver Tetradrachm [coin] minted at Magnesia from Ancient Ionia, or present day Greece. This remarkable coin is from the Kingdom of Thrace, whose ruler was Lysimachus (323-281 BС)....
18k Gold, Silver
