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 0.8 Carats Triple Champagne Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
One 4mm and two 3mm slightly colored Champagne diamonds in unusual "reverse" settings are manifest in this unique Steven Battelle design. Both the bezels and the shank are hand text...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1/3 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four slightly wavy squarish 18K gold bands are interspersed with various sized handset "jawan" granulation and three 2-2.5 mm rose cut diamonds and come together at the bottom in thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.0 Carats Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lustrous, variegated 6 x 8 mm cushion shaped rose-cut yellow diamond is set vertically surrounded by a "line-texture" bezel and mounted atop a wide triple organic band in this att...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.2 Carats Fancy Sapphire 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A brilliant 5 x 7 mm oval fire-red faceted sapphire is surrounded by a double twist wire setting atop a substantial 18K shank with similar accents placed vertically and horizontally ...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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
1956 Italian 18K Gold Diamond Ring - 4.5 Carat Diamond
Located in Firenze, FI
An authentic Italian diamond ring crafted in 1956, showcasing refined mid-20th-century European craftsmanship. The ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a striking 4.5-ca...
18 Karat Gold Elegant Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Ring with 1.9ct European Cut Diamond Size 5 Sizable
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold Weight 1.9ct Modern Featuring European Cut Diamond Approx. 1.9ct Measurements 0.77in x 0.38in Ring Size 5 Sizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A sweet daisy cluster set with diamonds totalling approx 25pts and the stones are set in platinum. The rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Clus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
European Cut Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold diamond ring with 5.00 carats of European cut and round brilliant cut diamonds Diamond specifications: F/G color, VS/SI clarity This product comes with a certifica...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 0.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This estate ring, an early-twentieth-century antique design, centers on a 0.87-carat diamond in an old European cut, an early brilliant style with a warm, hand-cut character. It is f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
