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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| Average Sold Price |
| $2,535 |
| Styles |
Medieval 12th Century Venice Silver Christ Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "Grosso" coin minted for the Doge Reniero Zeno (leader and spiritual head of the Venetian Republic) between 1252-1256 rests in the center of an artisan crafted 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.3 Carats Columbian Emeralds 18K Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four classic 4 x 5 mm octagonal faceted Columbian emeralds surround a similar central stone in this granulated handmade 18K gold pendant design that might have sailed across the Cari...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Horse Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver hemidrachm coin from the Greek region of Thessaly showing the forepart of a horse is set in an ancient-inspired line textured Steven Battelle design...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold Chain 20"
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Our unique handmade hammered organically textured matt-finish chain in our lightest weight is a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width. Also available in an...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue flashing 10 x 12 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon rests within a wide hammer texture 18K gold double bezel setting with a single round wire at the edge culminating in...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An iconic, authentic, ancient Greek Athenian owl coin from 475-425 BC is held in an ancient-inspired handmade line textured 18K gold setting in this Steven Battelle design. This coi...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century Horse Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large, highly detailed, authentic bronze coin from Alexander Troas (in what is now western Turkey) depicts a horse grazing on one side and the goddess Tyche on the other. The horse...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.1 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid 13 x 18 mm pear shaped aquamarine cabochon is set within an artisan crafted matte-finish 18K gold bezel with a single wire double bezel culminating in a "spirals and jawan" ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
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| $730-$8,875 |
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