About Us

For Ballentine, the journey from college football fields to crafting bespoke diamond masterpieces has been anything but ordinary. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the designer's first love was sports—a passion that propelled him to Ohio University, where he played safety for the Bobcats while earning his bachelor’s degree. But it was during those formative college years that another obsession quietly took hold: jewelry.

Inspired by the glint of custom pieces worn by his favorite athletes and entertainers, Ballentine became captivated by the intersection of personal expression and luxury. After graduation, he traded helmets for high carat dreams, relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a bold new vision—creating one-of-a-kind jewelry that tells a story.

Now, after seven years immersed in the art and craftsmanship of fine jewelry, Ballentine has carved a name for himself among an elite clientele. His namesake brand, Ballentine’s Jewelry, works with top-tier athletes, celebrities, and discerning collectors to transform imagination into wearable opulence. With each piece, he bridges performance and polish, creating designs that shimmer with individuality and power.

Ballentine isn’t just making jewelry—he’s redefining it for a new generation of icons.

" I truly believe Jewelry is a art form that allows us to express ourselves in unique ways, I want to give our clients the opportunity to do just that. "  

- Michael Ballentine