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 12.4 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very clear and lively high-grade Brazilian 12 x 17 mm pear shaped pink tourmaline cabochon is held in an ancient-inspired "3 point with jawan" artisan crafted bezel design with add...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luscious pink 8 x 12 mm tourmaline cabochon is set in an 18K gold setting with "large/small jawan" granulated ornamentation at the cardinal dimensions, all crafted my a master gold...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.1 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long 10 x 35 mm pear shaped Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon is set in a handmade "large-small double twist wire" setting in this attractive piece. The wide bail has similar mat...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 88.7 Carat Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Power Pink! This large and lively 23 x 30 mm deep pink Tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle slightly cupped artisan crafted ancient-inspired design with spiral w...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.2 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively and luminous 9 x 11 mm oval Brazilian pink tourmaline cabochon is set in matte-finish slightly textured 18K gold with a 2 mm VS1 sparkling diamond accent below in this class...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 15.8 Carats Pink Tourmaline 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A substantial deep reddish-pink 13 x 1 9 mm pear shaped tourmaline cabochon is held in a complementary 22K gold setting with fine "pasir" granulation accents around the bezels and ba...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 36ct Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking pendant featuring a vibrant pink cabochon tourmaline, encased in a delicate gold setting. The smooth, oval stone is accentuated by a finely detailed gold border. The penda...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon Pendant with Pink Spinel in Yellow Gold, 81 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This giant rubellite tourmaline and spinel pendant features a spectacular 81.58 carat rubellite cabochon! The oval rubellite is a beautifully proportioned, crystalline gem that displ...
Spinel, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Pink Tourmaline Minimal Pendant With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.674g,D:0.05ct, Tour:9.87ct, 28X24 MM
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Pink Tourmaline Minimal Pendant With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.493g,D:0.09ct, Tour:10.30ct, 24X20 MM
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
14k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Add a touch of natural elegance to your jewelry collection with this exquisite pink tourmaline pendant, set in 14K yellow gold. The...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Oval Shaped Pink Tourmaline Minimal Pendant With Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.933g,D:0.42ct, Tour:17.30ct, 27X23 MM
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
