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.
Find Steven Battelle rings, earrings, necklaces and more for sale on 1stDibs.
| Average Sold Price |
| $2,821 |
| Styles |
Steven Battelle 11.1 Carats Aquamarine Cabochon 22K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A long oval 10 x 20 mm aquamarine cabochon is held in an exquisitely handcrafted high-karat gold bezel surrounded by intricate "wire and jawan" granulation in this beautiful piece. A...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek Bactria 2nd Century BC Elephant Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and unusual square silver "drachm" coin from one of Alexander the Great's far-flung conquered regions in Central Asia, in what is now Afganistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and i...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Gemini Twins Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This authentic Roman Republic silver denarius, issued by the moneyer Gaius Fonteius in 114–113 BCE, features a striking janiform heads on the obverse that fuses the mythical Gemini t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.7 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 8 x 11 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is set in an artisan crafted 18K gold setting with "large/small jawan" granulation ornaments at sides and bo...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 14.0 Carats Australian Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep blue 21 x 22 mm trapezoidal cabochon of Australian Quilpie boulder opal is mounted in an artisan crafted "deep hammer" 18K gold setting with similar textured bail above in thi...
Opal, 18k Gold
Byzantine Empire 9th Century AD Bronze Bust Of Christ Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, sharply struck, large ( 31mm ) bronze coin was issued between 976 to 1025 AD in Constantinople during the realms of the Byzantine Emperors Basil II and Constantine VIII...
18k Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight 18K Gold Chain 18 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 20, 22 and 24 in...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Lion Coin 18K Gold Ring size 6.5
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A small, authentic, silver "hemiobol" coin stuck between 510-475 BC in the ancient Greek city of Cyzikos in the region of Mysia (now in far Western Turkey) features a sharply struck ...
18k Gold
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Average sold price of items in the past 12 months |
| $780-$12,000 |
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