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 6.8 Carat Black South Sea Pearl Ring 18K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous, slightly irregular shaped black south sea pearl is held in a handmade 4 corner embrace with small wire accents applied on the bezel and shank. Hand crafted by a master v...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 20 mm Black Mabe Shell 18K/sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous 20 mm black and purplish round cultured Mabe pearl is set in an 18K gold bezel with a round 18K wire surrounding. This, all atop a substantial tapered high polish sterlin...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 37 Carat Pearl Gold Bezel Silver Shank Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous irregular white fresh water pearl approximately 17 x 25 mm is mounted in a handmade 18K base and wire ornamented four prong setting atop a matte-finish wide tapered sterl...
Pearl, Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 12.0 Carats Keshi Pearl 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous, irregular, 9 x 15 mm white keshi pearl is held in rich matte-finish 18K gold. Four spiral wire ornamented prongs embrace the pearl with a similar motif on the shank. A ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Baroque Pearl Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very large and lustrous 30mm + fresh water white baroque pearl is held in a tall and irregular 18K bezel surrounded by hammered texture bezel accent in this organic design. The ha...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 40.5 Carats White Freshwater Pearl 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A VERY large (20x 42 mm) and lustrous, irregular white freshwater pearl is set in a four pronged 18K gold embrace with spiral wire accents on the prongs atop an interesting "opposing...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Modernist Mabe Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Modernist Mabe Pearl Cocktail Ring handmade in 14k gold from mid 20th Century. Bezel cage of wirework with small beads attached at different levels. Unsigned artisanal quality set hi...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum , stamped on the ring A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 16 mm Pearl very clean , in r...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cocktail Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cocktail Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set Tahitian pearl at the center of a refined cocktail des...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Wide Band Ring in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking ring features a luminous silver Tahitian pearl set atop an intricate band of 18 karat white and yellow gold. The large, round pearl displays a beautiful soft greenish s...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tahitian pearl diamond onyx 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring centers on a lustrous Tahitian pearl measuring approximately 9.69mm, displaying a rich, dark tone with beautiful natural overtones. Complementing the pearl...
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Tahitian Pearl & Round Brilliant Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 10 Introducing a stunning Cultured Tahitian Pearl & Diamond cocktail ring, a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 14-karat yellow & white go...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
