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 21.4 Carat Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting, deep reddish trapezoidal 16 x 19 mm rose faceted pink tourmaline rests in a "V bezel with wire and flat jawan" 18K gold setting atop a substantial tapered shank with ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.8 Carats Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright pink 12 x 16 mm oval cabochon of Mozambique pink tourmaline is held vertically between 4 carved open teardrop 18K gold prongs with 1.2 mm VS1 diamonds set at bottom. On the...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.6 Carats Round Faceted Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright pink, 7 mm round faceted tourmaline rests in a double bezel setting atop a matte-finish split shank design with a delicate spiral motif inside. This ring is currently sized ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
5.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright 10 x 12 mm faceted oval Brazilian pink tourmaline floats almost magically above an interesting curved and split shank designed 18K ring. A really modern and clean presentat...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 12.0 Carat Rose-Cut Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively, reddish-pink 12 x 16 mm domed rose-cut pink tourmaline is set within an organic line texture deep bezel setting atop a substantial hammered matte-finish shank. This is a r...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 21.7 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A BEAUTIFULLY clear 13 x 18 mm cabochon salmon pink tourmaline is held in 4 carved prongs in this Steven Battelle designed 18K gold setting. This allows for lots of light interplay ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Elegant Stunningly Designed 3.7 Ct. Rubelite Tourmaline & Diamonds Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful ring setting replicates the shape of a bow with small sparkling white diamond enhancements and a magnificent center 3.7 carats oval Rubelite Tourmaline (10.4 mm x 9 mm...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 3.25 carats Morganite, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Morganite & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 3.25 carats. The weight of the Pink Sa...
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Tourmaline Stone 1.31 carats set in 14K Yellow Gold Ring w Diamonds
By Jupiter Gem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This meticulously handcrafted ring is a true masterpiece, featuring a pear-shaped rose Pink Tourmaline with a weight of 1.31 carats. The choice of 14K yellow gold for the setting add...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Vivid Pink 7 Carat Radiant Cut Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 7 Carat Pink Tourmaline and 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Centering a richly saturated vivid pink radiant cut tourmaline of excellent color and clarity. A...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.54 Carat Trilliant Rubellite Pink Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vivid pink 3.54 carat trilliant cut rubellite tourmaline three-prong set in an 18K yellow gold basket on a diamond-paved 18K white gold bypass shank, featuring 46 round brilliant acc...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
11.51 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring by Lauren Harper
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
11.51ct Pink Tourmaline and .49cts Diamond stunning cocktail ring. Ring sits comfortably low on the finger, and has a beautiful 18kt Gold matte finish. Pink Tourmaline is vibrant an...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
