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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1980s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plate Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant features a rectangular lapis lazuli plaque framed in yellow gold. The bangle is wide and domed. Pendant sold alone without its chain of ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880
W 1.3 in L 2.76 in
Lapiz Lazuli, Diamond and Brown Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapiz Lazuli, Diamond 0.18 carat and Brown Diamond 0.08 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.3 cm Length: 7.0 cm Total Weight: 29.85 gra...
Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Lapis Fob Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 14k. This antique fob features fine detail and a richly hued lapis. The look is “town and country” at its vintage chic antique best. Quality construction throughout in f...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
$3,270Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 1.07 in
Blue Sapphire Square Cut Bar Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bar pendant in 18K Gold. It has square cut sapphires that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Pendant 14kt
Located in New York, NY
2.50ct Natural Diamonds & Lapis Pendant. Rectangular Shaped and Cabochon cut Vibrant Blue color 28 x 18mm 2.50ct. Natural Diamonds. Rounds Full cut brilliants Vs-2 clarity H-c...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Counter and Kyanite Cabochon Pendant 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully fretted antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set in precious 18k yellow gold, accented with a rich blue kyanite cabochon. Gambling co...
Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli set ropetwist 'stepped squares' pendant
Located in London, GB
Formed of 9 interlocking 'ropetwist' stepped squares, set at centre with a square Lapis Lazuli 'tile' of beautiful colour, this is a wonderfully simple yet stylish pendant, perfect ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Brass
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Namesake Talisman Pendant in Lapis and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
The stellar sibling of the malachite namesake pendant, crafted with bright blue lapis that is reminiscent of the glorious jewels our grandmother wore to the formidable Shanghai part...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Namesake Talisman Pendant in Lapis and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
The stellar sibling of the malachite namesake pendant, crafted with bright blue lapis that is reminiscent of the glorious jewels our grandmother wore to the formidable Shanghai part...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,700
W 0.48 in L 1.15 in
Rose Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Antique Style Filigree Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicately crafted with intricate filigree work, this antique-style pendant showcases a stunning rose-cut diamond paired with vibrant sapphire accents. The vintage design highlights ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japan 1800's Silver Samurai Coin Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Pendant 20" Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting, authentic, rectangular silver coin from the last Japanese shogunate, minted in the waning days of their power 1837-1854, is set within an artisan fabricated rectangul...
18k Gold, Silver
Japan 1800's Samurai Silver Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting large rectangular silver coin from the last Japanese shogunate, minted in the waning days of its power: 1837-1854, is set in a Steven Battelle designed artisan crafted...
18k Gold
Feudal Japan, 1800s, Samurai Gold Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting small rectangular gold coin from the last Japanese shogunate, minted in the waning days of their power: 1837-1854, is set in an artisan handcrafted Steven Battelle de...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.7 Carats Kyanite 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright blue 7 mm round faceted kyanite rests in an artisan handcrafted "spirals and jawan" 18K gold setting with a spiral wire accented bail at top. The outer motif draws in the e...
Kyanite, 18k Gold
Japan 1800's Shogun Period Rectangular Silver Coins 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two authentic, rectangular silver coins from 1837-1854, minted in the waning days the last Japanese shogunate, are set in delicate "twist wire" handmade 18K gold bezels dangling bel...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Rose Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Pendant 18 Inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively deep blue/purple 7 x 9 mm rectangular rose cut tanzanite is highlighted within a 22K granulated "large-small jawan" artisan crafted setting below a lightly ornamented bail ...
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
