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 4.4 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two long 7 x 14 mm pear shaped faceted Zambian emeralds are set in fine and delicate "spiral wires and jawan" artisan crafted 18K gold settings below safety-clasp ear wires in this e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.3 Carats Cabochon Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Graduated sizes of 4 x 6 mm, 5 x 7 mm, and 6 x 8 mm Zambian oval cabochon emeralds are set in matte-finish 18K gold "cupped bezel" settings and dangle below round 18K similarly finis...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.4 Carats Emerald Diamond Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two well matched deep green Zambian 7 x 12 mm long pear-shaped faceted emeralds are highlighted by encompassing geometric high-karat 22K gold granulation and dangle below sparkling 2...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.5 Carats Emeralds Round 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two brilliant 4mm round faceted emeralds are surrounded by multiple hand applied spirals in this ancient-inspired handmade design. Overall diameter is 11mm. A nice matte-finish comp...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.3 Carats Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright faceted 8 x 14 mm long pear-shaped Zambian emeralds are set in matte-finish 18K gold bezels and ornamented with 1.9 mm VS1 diamonds surrounded by handset "jawan" granulati...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Brazilian Emeralds Diamonds 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two crystalline 8 x 12 mm triangular faceted emeralds from the Itabira mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, are set in handmade 18K "line-texture" bezel mounts and dangle below matching tr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Columbian Emerald with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Columbian Emerald 1.50 carats with Diamond 1.28 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 5.07 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18kt Gold Emerald Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt Gold Emerald Earrings with Diamonds Emerald: dimensions emerald: 5.2 mm x 6.7 mm, Ca.1,2 Ct Each Diamonds: 20 brilliant cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Round Cut 1.00 Carat Fine Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
These exquisite stud earrings showcase a perfectly matched pair of AAA-quality round-cut natural Colombian emeralds, totaling approximately 1.00 carat. Each vibrant, sparkly green ge...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2.40 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Stud Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
2.40 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Oval Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emeralds Shape or Cut : Oval Cut Average Color/Clarity : Gorgeous Mediu...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.26 Carat Natural Green Colombian Emerald Stud Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emeralds Average Color/Clarity : AAA Medium Green Color/ Clarity, VS Total Weight Emeralds: 3.20 Carats (2 emeralds) Shape or Cut : Emerald Cu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.12 Carat Zambian Emerald & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Zambian Emerald Stud Earrings Zambian Emerald approx. 2.46 CTS 18k Gold mounting 3.75 Gms Diamond 0.62 Cts Custom Service...
Emerald, 18k Gold
