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 14.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two opposing pear shaped 10 x 21 mm pink tourmaline and 9 x 13 mm rainbow moonstone cabochons are set in spiral motif base handmade 18K bezels below a wide spiral motif bail in this ...
Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Green Tourmaline Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two opposing complementary colored pear cabochon stones are ornamented with delicate "pasir" fine granulation in this handmade beauty. The vibrant blue sheen of the 12 mm pear shaped...
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rainbow moonstone cushion shaped 13 mm cabochon is mounted diagonally above a matching inverted 14 x 18 mm pear shaped one. Both are set in artisan crafted 18K gold matte finish be...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.0 Carat Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long pear shaped 10 x 15 mm blue shimmering rainbow moonstone cabochon is set in a handmade bezel and surrounded by evenly spaced "jawan" granulation in this elegant design. The 1...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An extremely bight and flashing 8 x 12 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is held in a rich 22K gold embrace with sandlike "pasir" granulation surrounding. Crafted by a maste...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A flashing 11 x 14 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is set within a signature double line texture Steven Battelle setting in this classic pendant design. I love rainbow moonstone for its magical properties. Super nice ! The 18 inch woven triple spiga chain...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Tanzanite Tourmaline Jade Opal Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing pendant 18 kt gold gr. 11, cabochon tanzanite marquise cut , tourmaline rectangular cut , fire opal drop, little BI in jade. Very modern ...
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Natural Topaz Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Statement Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A bold, sculptural, and modern masterpiece: this contemporary "Totem" style statement pendant is a true celebration of fine jewelry architecture and gemstone artistry. Weighing a sub...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
"Double Slice" Sapphire Drop Pendant with Brown Diamond Accent & Gemstone Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We love rough sapphires and use them frequently; their deep color, inclusions, streaks and other irregularities create beautiful and distinctive natura...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold,...
Sunita Nahata Topaz and Rose Quartz 9.36ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented A lovely Swiss Blue Topaz and Rose Quartz Fancy Pendant is perfect for people who value quality and want to wear it to any occasion or celebration. The Yellow gold Swiss Bl...
White Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Gol...
Gold Pendant of Tourmalines Aquamarine Opal Morganite Chakra
Located in Berlin, DE
Various gems 18K gold pendant (Tourmalines, Aquamarines, Opal and Morganite) pendant length - 2.56 in / 65 mm pendant weight - 4.51 grams We ship our jewelry worldwide – for our cu...
Aquamarine, Morganite, Opal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
23.77 Carat Cats-Eye Moonstone Multi-Colored Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This colorful pendant showcases a very unique 23.77 carat cats-eye moonstone at its center, exuding a luminous white hue and a strong cats eye effect. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, t...
Chrysoberyl, Moonstone, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
