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 2.8 Carats Emerald Sterling/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep green 8 x10 mm faceted emerald is held in a "V-bezel with jawan" signature Steven Battelle 18K handmade gold setting atop a simple matte-finish tapered sterling silver shank w...
Emerald, 18k 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 3.9 Carats Emerald Silver Granulated 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 9 x 11 mm oval faceted Zambian emerald rests within a high-karat gold setting accented by handset geometric "jawan" granulation on the sides of the bezel and extending atop ...
Emerald, 22k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 1.9 Carat Emerald Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively oval 7 x 9 mm faceted Zambian emerald is set in a handmade wide hammer textured 18K gold bezel mounted atop an organically textured deeply oxidized wide sterling shank. Thi...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 14.4 Carats Faceted Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 12 x 15 mm octagon faceted deep green Brazilian tourmaline is held in a signature "V-bezel doubled spirals and jawan" 18K gold setting attached to a heavy sterling silver mat...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 34.2 Carats Green Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A brilliant Brazilian 16 x 19 mm cushion shaped green tourmaline cabochon is held lovingly in a carved double side prongs with spirals setting, atop a c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.60 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring features a certified 5.60-carat emerald cut emerald with F1 treatment, accented by 32 old European, old mine, and rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
H Stern Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
H. Stern emerald and diamond cocktail ring centered with an 10.97 gram octagonal stone. The emerald is from the Muzo Mine, one of the finest sources of emeralds in Columbia. GIA Cert...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 1.83ct Emerald, 0.23ct Diamonds
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, 4.75ct Emerald, 0.66ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18k Gold Emerald Ring 3.54cts with Diamond Halo, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a radiant cut E...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald 3.99ct & Diamond 1.25ct Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features an EMERA...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
