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 2.7 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid 7 x 10 mm oval Zambian emerald cabochon is highlighted by surrounding double line texture 18K gold bezels atop a comfortable wide hammered cigar ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.2 Carats Oval Faceted Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 10 x 12 mm oval faceted Zambian emerald rests in a "wire and jawan v-bezel" setting with substantial triple spirals and "jawan" band around, all in matte-finish. A great con...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.9 Carats Cabochon Green Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful long cushion shaped green tourmaline cabochon from Brazil is set in a "4 point with spiral and jawan" setting in this elegant Steven Battelle designed handmade high karat...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.6 Carat Emerald Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear and crystalline 7 x 10 mm "emerald cut" faceted Zambian emerald sits vertically within an artisan crafted high-karat setting surrounded by geometrical stacked "jawan" granula...
Emerald, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 34.6 Carats Blue-Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large beautiful blue-green tourmaline oval 18 x 22 mm cabochon accompanied with hand soldered delicate spiral bezel accents will be an object of admiration for the owner of this ri...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 6 Carat Cabochon Emerald 0.35 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, oval cabochon cut, 6.00ct, vslbG 5/4, P3 - 4 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
3.3 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Emerald cabochon approximately 3.3 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement. Color is extremely pretty but as all natural emeralds have inclusi...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19.09 Ct. Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A 19.09 ct. Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The Diamonds weigh appx 0.40 carats. The total weight of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Modern Gold GIA Certified 4 Carat Cabochon Green Brazilian Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gia certified oval cabochon measures appx 10x8.2x6mm and weighs appx 3.6 carats. In addition are four natural colorless round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.40 carats. total weigh...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 3.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with a Cabochon Emerald weighing approximately 3.00 carats surrounded by Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.02 Carat Emerald & 3.07 Carat Turmiline 2 Stone Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This ring has a mesmerizing Cabochon Cut Emerald weighing 3.02 Carats and Turmiline Light weighing 3.07 Carats. It is set in 18K Gold and weighs approximately 11.39 grams. The ri...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
