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 2.3 Carats Natural Colored Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 6 x 8 mm cushion faceted brown diamond is surrounded by a wide double bezel of 18K gold ornamented with "large/small jawan" at the cardinal directions attached below a bezel set 4 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.6 Carats Rose Cut Colored Diamond 22K Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A matched set of 7 x9 mm pear shaped faceted colored diamonds are surrounded by fine "pasir" granulation and suspended below an 18K safety clasp ear wire (for proper tensioning) with...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.0 Carat Grey Diamond Granulated 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5 mm rose cut grey "rough" diamonds are centered in 18K gold discs surrounded by artisan crafted radiating geometric "jawan" granulation, all dangling below post earrings with si...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.4 Carats Multi-Stone Colored Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A combination of 3 mm round brown, 4 mm round yellow, and 6 x 8 mm pear shaped brown rose cut natural diamonds results in these beautiful post earrings. The stones are set in artisan...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.2 Carat Multicolor Natural Diamond 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four 4mm rose cut rough diamonds with varying shades of yellow to grey to brown are arranged in a diamond pattern separated and ornamented by "jawan" granulation in this artisan craf...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.0 Carats Multicolored Natural Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Three multicolored rose-faceted natural diamonds of yellow (3 mm), grey (4 mm) and brown (5 mm) coloration are set in simple 18K gold matte-finish bezels and dangle below 18K safety-...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top 6.22 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These striking drop earrings showcase sparkling rose cut diamonds set in a beautifully contrasting silver-top and 18K yellow gold. The warm center diamonds are framed by a halo of di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Amazing Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Newly made drop amazing earrings in 18k gold, set with natural brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.78 carats and natural rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.21 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 K rose Gold detachable drop earrings smoky Qartz Champagne white Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Brilliant colors and stunning sparkle encompass this gorgeous pair of 18 K rose Gold detachable dangle drop earrings. The upper dangle is set with 48 pavé set round Champagne color b...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Contemporary Quartz and Diamond Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These 18k gold earrings are beautifully designed with the utmost creativity. The design is focused around a large lozenge-shaped quartz, which is a Rose Cut variation, with a lot of ...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Amazing Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Newly made amazing earrings in 18k gold, set with a natural brown natural rose cut diamond of approximately 3.04 carats and natural side brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond 45.31 Carat Quartz Dangle 14k Rose Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Rose Gold 14K Diamond 8-0,32 ct Diamond 168-0,7 ct Quartz 2 - 45,31 ct Weight 14,69 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-ba...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold
