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 Sikhote-Alin Meteorite 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An individual irregular triangular 8 x 13 mm fragment of Sinkote-Alin meteorite pocked with a fusion crust from its flaming entry through the atmosphere is set within an artisan craf...
18k Gold
Gibeon Meteorite Black Diamond 18K Gold/ Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 13 x 20 mm cushion shaped slice of the Gibeon meteorite is held in a matte-finish sterling silver bezel atop a wide "comfort band" sterling shank in matte-finish hammered texture, ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle Rough Diamonds Oxidized Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
5 multi-colored and multi-sized (3-4 mm) diamonds totaling 1.1 carats are set with line textured 18K bezel accents into this organic oxidized silver and 18K gold Steven Battelle desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 2.3 Carats Black Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An 8 x 10 mm brown-black cushion shaped rose-cut diamond is set vertically surrounded by a double row of handset "jawan" granulation on a semi-flat tapered matte-finish shank with si...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Multiple Rose Cut Rough Diamonds 18K Gold and Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting assortment of 10 multicolored rose cut rough round diamonds in assorted sizes from 7 to 3 mm are displayed in a circular pattern, with small spiral wire accents disper...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 1.1 Carats Rose-Cut Diamonds 18K Gold/Oxidized Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three varied earth colored rose cut diamonds of 3, 4, and 5 mm are set in "line textured" 18K gold bezels atop a 4 part "wavy spirals" sterling silver shank with dark oxidation in th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rough Diamond Ring With Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:4.98g; Diamond:3.87ct Size: 26X17MM"
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oxidised Silver and 24k Gold Micron Plated Amorphous Ring with Champagne Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
13 g oxidized 925 silver ring with 0.13 ct champagne diamonds.
Diamond, Silver
Atelier Munsteiner Magic Face Black Tourmaline Quartz One of a Kind Gold Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Magic Face Ring handmade in Germany by internationally renowned "Picasso of Gemstones" Atelier Munsteiner, featuring a 13.88 carat fancy Magic Face black tourmalinated ...
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified natural real 4.77carats uncut diamonds 18K gold silver ring
Located in Delhi, DL
### Product Description: 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring with 4.77ct Cluster of Uncut Diamonds --- #### Product Overview: Make a statement with this stunning cocktail ri...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver
Dalben Black Diamond Quartz Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind Ring handcrafted in 18k white gold with a 16 carat natural oval dendritic quartz surrounded by 0.40 total carats of black round brilliant-cut pave' diamon...
Black Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Maxxine Sculptural OOAK 18K Gold Statement Ring with Black Diamond by Aneta Zae
Located in Long Island City, NY
A dramatic one-of-a-kind sculptural statement ring, hand-carved in rich 18K yellow gold. This bold statement piece showcases Aneta Zae’s signature organic texture and architectural, ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
