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french born artist, gem expert and archeologist, eve j. alfille gallery & studio creates hand crafted, custom jewelry.
The Enchantment Of Phenomenal Stones
2023-01-28 21:43
By Iris Stratman The Intrigue of Phenomenal Properties There is special kind of wonder to be found in light distortions. From kaleidoscopes to phantasmagoria theater, manipulations of… Read More
August Birthstones
2022-08-13 20:27
By Alyssa Arroyo August is here and in anticipation of this month, here are the August birthstones! Peridot, The Gem of the Sun Peridot is a warm green gem that is best suited for e… Read More
2022-07-15 15:48
By Alyssa Arroyo When traveling it’s essential to keep your jewelry safe, here are a few ways to secure your valuable and sentimental jewelry as you travel. When going through se… Read More
Endangered Species – Series Highlights
2022-06-08 19:22
By Eli Kosinski Eve’s latest series, Endangered Species, grew in response to an ever-prevalent topic: the ongoing climate crisis, and the species affected by it. This body of work a… Read More
2021-05-13 16:00
By Ken Buckingham From a lucky token to a spell-binding attitude, a charm is something that feels nourishing to have near. Charms are as old as jewelry itself, beginning with a curious ob… Read More
2021-04-29 04:09
By Julia Hornedo Have you ever wondered the significance of your birthstone? Not just the properties the stones are said to represent, but where the words for different gems come from, an… Read More
2020-11-12 21:09
by Ann Covode Provence village house in South of France“The snail inside its shell, the fox in its burrow, sparrows gathering twigs – I watch and see how we crave structure, a… Read More
2020-10-01 17:51
by Ann Covode With the coming of autumn, our color palette turns to the colors of turning leaves. We reflect on the change of season with the sunsets and change of light. Over the years E… Read More
Jewelry In Trying Times
2020-09-25 16:54
By Katie McMath When history plays out as tumultuously as it has this year, a little perspective can soothe our unease. Many of us are still shaken by what feels like tectonic plates shif… Read More
Peridot: The Stone From Outer Space
2020-07-30 16:12
Just beneath the Earth’s surface, a satiny olive green stone abounds. Olivine fills out the landscape beneath Norway’s majestic Scots Pine forests. This cache provides half of th… Read More
Summer Delights
2020-07-29 16:49
by Ann Covode Fireflies, ice cream, berry pies. All of these delicacies of summer that we all remember so well. Whether or not it’s the fireworks on the fourth of July or the frozen… Read More
10 Extraordinary Emerald Facts
2020-06-01 23:01
By Katie McMath If you’ve celebrated your birthday recently, or will soon, you may have settled for something simpler than usual. Maybe you cozied up on the couch with a loved one a… Read More
A Rainbow Of Diamonds
2020-05-04 18:50
By Katie McMath Did you know that diamonds occur naturally in a rainbow of colors? White diamonds are the best known, as they are more common than their colorful siblings. The Gemological I… Read More
Sustainable Jewels
2020-03-27 19:52
by Ann Covode Actress and left-wing activist Jane Fonda signaled her goodness at the Academy awards via social media, posting a photo of herself in a recycled designer dress and her &ldqu&hell…Read More
Aquamarine – The Calming Stone
2020-03-17 18:05
by Ann Covode For many centuries, oceanic energy was believed to be contained within the delicate semblance of Aquamarine. When amulets made of this precious gem were worn, sailors believ… Read More
Amethyst: The Peaceful Purple Stone
2020-02-07 20:35
By Katie McMath It’s February which means it’s amethyst season! This lovely purple variety of quartz was once counted among the most valuable gems, along with diamonds, emeralds… Read More
Ancient Love Stories
2020-01-31 19:34
By Ann Covode Are you a romantic in constant search of the one thing that so many novels, poems, and films have been dedicated to, or are you one of those people who doesn’t have mu… Read More
Garnets – January’s Birthstone
2020-01-16 23:59
by Ann Covode January’s birthstone garnet is one of Eve’s favorite gemstones and her birthstone as well. Red garnets have a long history, but modern gem buyers can pick from a… Read More
“Ringing In The New Year”
2020-01-03 00:14
by Ann Covode Medieval society celebrated the grandest feast during the dreariest time of year. The two-week period from Christmas Eve to Twelfth Day (January 6) transformed into the longest… Read More
Eve’s Staff Picks For The Holidays
2019-12-12 21:07
by Ann Covode Eve’s staff has chosen their favorites this holiday season and we think you might want some of these pretty things for yourself, or someone you wish to make very hap… Read More
2019-11-22 19:58
by Katie McMath November is here and it’s time to start looking for special gifts for your loved ones. This month’s warm-toned birthstones could cheer up any scrooge on your holi… Read More
“Aux Portes Du Passé”
2019-11-07 23:41
by Ann Covode In Eve’s new series “Aux Portes du Passé” Eve is fascinated with the waterways in France and explores that in her designs. Many towns in France were fo… Read More
Tourmaline – October’s Birthstone
2019-10-17 22:38
By Ann Covode October has two birthstones: Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it’s available in a rainbow of beautiful colors. Tourmaline’s s… Read More
How To Choose An Engagement Ring
2019-10-04 00:23
by Ann Covode You’ve fallen in love and you want to spend the rest of your life with your mate. You want to make the next step. How do you approach finding something special to pop the… Read More
Throwback Thursdays – Timeless Fashions
2019-09-27 00:44
By Jen Conley Greetings fellow jewelry lovers! Last week, at our pearl society meeting, I presented on fashion trends that have been “trending” since the 1500s as seen through po… Read More
Birds And Feathers In History
2019-09-10 23:45
by Ann Covode Feathers have been in fashion for several hundred years.  Hats with feathers were all the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We all know the iconic mega-feath… Read More
Peridots And Spinels For August
2019-08-14 17:35
by Ann Covode The birthstones chosen for August are peridots and spinels. Both have an interesting history and are beautiful! Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color… Read More
Red Hot Rubies!
2019-07-09 21:16
By Katie McMath As the days get warmer and we enter July, ruby lovers rejoice! This month’s birthstone is not only vivid in color but fluorescent, making it glow from within like the s… Read More
Colorful Engagement Rings
2019-06-11 18:56
by Ann Covode Julia Roberts is trendsetting once again! She wore some pretty memorable jewels — or, rather, her on-screen character, Vivian Ward, did — in Pretty Woman. It’… Read More
Feathers In Fashion
2019-05-12 12:19
by Ann Covode Feathers are in the air this spring with the fashion world revealing it’s new fresh looks. Eve Alfillé is no exception with the launch of her new “Feathers&r&hell…Read More
More Feathers Fluttering
2019-04-23 22:08
by Ann Covode In creating her Feathers series Eve was drawn to the iridescence of bird’s plumage.  She was especially interested in birds molting into nuptial plumage.&nbsp&hell…Read More
In Fine Feather
2019-04-16 17:48
by Ann Covode Eve Alfillé’s new “Feathers” series will open on Saturday, May 4th with festivities to highlight these lighthearted designs… Eve explains that h… Read More
Royal  Jewelry Heist
2019-04-05 21:12
By Jen Conley Last year, Oceans 8 hit theaters and brought the story of a large scale jewelry heist to the public. Around the same time as the movie hit theaters, a real life jewelry heist s… Read More
2019-03-23 00:35
by Ann Covode As we move into spring our hearts and minds turn to nature as our environment wakes up to the warming world around it. Birds start to sing and buds come out on the trees. For E… Read More
Oscar Jewelry History Continued
2019-02-27 14:15
by Ann Covode The trend to place jewelry on Oscar stars started to take shape in the 1990’s. In 1996, Nicole Kidman wore vintage Fred Leighton jewels on loan.  The brand agreed to… Read More
The History Of Oscar Jewelry
2019-02-19 22:01
by Ann Covode With the Oscars approaching this week, movie fans are anxiously awaiting their favorite stars on the red carpet. Last year’s Oscars featured jewelry looks from all of the… Read More
Royal Love Stories
2019-02-05 23:15
By Ann Covode On July 29, 1981, the entire world watched as Prince Charles and Princess Diana became husband and wife. Never has there been a royal love story like Prince Charles’ and… Read More
“Love Conquers All”
2019-02-01 21:56
By Ann Covode The love stories continue with tales of adoration from the Kennedy’s. Jackie Kennedy captivated the nation as the First Lady in the early sixties. She was a fashion icon… Read More
Famous Love Affairs
2019-01-25 20:03
By Ann Covode Valentine’s Day is approaching and we are celebrating some of the famous love affairs of our time.  Diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and unique designs have always play… Read More
“Sacred Geometries” Artist Notes
2018-12-12 21:13
By Ann Covode Part 1 of 3 in a series of articles that explore Eve’s design process as she developed her “Sacred Geometries” series. “He was perfect. As Leonardo D… Read More
Sacred Season
2018-11-23 23:34
As the holidays draw near many of us are drawn to things in our life that are sacred. Eve’s “Sacred Geometries” series draws inspiration from ancient history and artifacts… Read More
“Sacred Geometries”
2018-10-09 18:15
Eve’s New Series Eve J. Alfillé Gallery & Studio announces the opening of the new “Sacred Geometries” series of fine art jewelry on Saturday October 27th from… Read More
2018-10-02 17:03
By Jennifer A. Conley Quartz is commonly found all around the world and due to its abundance is not typically valued today, but Quartz was once an important part of fashion, as well as the b… Read More
The Rough In The Diamond
2018-03-22 03:02
The Cullinan Mine in South AfricaWe all know that diamonds are precious treasures…but did you know that they can also carry even rarer treasures within themselves? This is precisely w… Read More
D Is For Dreamy
2018-02-20 05:06
London is the place to be for lovers of the exceptional this winter. Recently revealed to the public in hopes that a private collector will do just that–collect–a very, very… Read More
The Ring That Survived
2018-01-10 19:48
Fine art jewelry designer Eve Alfille was greeted by a surprise in December of 2017 when an old friend called her gallery with an unusual request…the fate of one of Eve’s ring… Read More
2018-01-03 18:33
One of the hottest topics of 2017 has been the happy news that England’s most eligible bachelor has finally locked it down with American actress Meghan Markle. The whole world has bee… Read More
Q & Eve: In Great Spirits
2017-10-25 16:41
The new series will be revealed Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 1:00p.m – 7:00 p.m. at the Eve J. Alfille Gallery and Studio, with guests enjoying a “Bubbly Bar” and festiv… Read More
Diamond In The Buff
2017-10-04 17:53
Rough diamonds have never looked better…billionaire and diamond-specialist Laurence Graff just closed the deal on a perfect pair; two parts of the same massive diamond. After more tha… Read More
Fall-ing For Opals
2017-09-25 20:36
It’s almost the month of tourmalines and opals! To some, however, the opal remains to this day a bad omen…not so, say we here at the Eve Alfille Gallery & Studio! But rather… Read More
Belle Epoque Pearls
2017-09-06 18:16
The Eve J. Alfillé Gallery & Studio and The Pearl Society cordially invite you to join us on a private, guided tour of the Driehaus Museum, a Gilded Age museum and historic mansi… Read More
Garnet Gunshots
2017-07-05 19:12
More just an adornment, garnets are known to lead a varied life…sometimes, even bringing lives to an end. To the spiritual, garnets were some of the first stones ever carried on the… Read More
2017-06-05 18:20
Once one of the most eligible bachelorettes in England, Pippa Middleton became the talk of the town on Saturday, May 20th, when she finally tied the knot. Though she wasn’t wearing an… Read More
Q&Eve: Undercurrents
2017-04-29 17:54
A new series of fine art jewelry opening on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 1:00p.m – 7:00 p.m. at the Eve J. Alfille Gallery and Studio, with guests enjoying festive refreshments, live mus… Read More
Undercurrents: Opening Celebration
2017-04-19 19:59
The new series will be inaugurated on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 1:00p.m – 7:00 p.m. at the Eve J. Alfille Gallery and Studio, with guests enjoying festive refreshments, live music, an… Read More
Multi-faceted And Multi-talented
2017-04-12 18:50
It’s not hard to think of reasons why diamonds are so valuable…they’re beautiful, they’re rare, they’re the hardest known substance on Earth…it’s… Read More
Lights, Camera, Action!
2017-04-03 17:20
Thank you to WGN Channel 9 for this beautiful piece all about Eve and her work in anticipation of the gallery’s 30th anniversary this fall! If you missed it live, you can still watch… Read More
Gold Diggers
2017-03-22 21:08
Treasure hunters rejoice! A couple of enterprising detectorists (those who seek buried treasure with metal detectors) have once again proved that it can be a fruitful hobby indeed…… Read More
2017-03-13 19:13
The Oscars…it’s a show that’s all about the audience, and an event where you’ll be less likely to find faux pearls than faux pas…but, rather than focusing on… Read More
Helios: A Q&A With Eve
2016-11-12 18:46
“Solar Wind” earrings copyright: Eve Alfille. Photo credit: Matt Arden. What does the concept of “Helios” mean to you?  This series, “Helios,” falls… Read More
Guggenheim’s Golden Throne
2016-10-15 21:44
Is your bathroom a bit boring? Is your lavatory too lackluster? Leave the porcelain to the plebeians! The latest in privy improvements can now be experienced at the Guggenheim Museum in New… Read More
2016-03-02 23:03
    An illuminating discovery was unearthed only weeks ago in Angola, Africa, unexpectedly escalating the shares of the company responsible by 29 percent. Lucapa Diamonds, an Aust… Read More
2016-02-10 22:11
…A treatise on stones with ‘lovable’ properties for this season of romance! Read on to learn more about their varied histories, abilities, and how they can help… Read More
2016-02-03 17:53
“Two as One” carved amethyst necklace. Copyright: Eve Alfillé, Photo Credit: Matt Arden. An intoxicating gemstone, the amethyst is the birthstone of February! In fact, it… Read More
2016-01-20 23:16
“Darn It, Another Garnet” necklace. Copyright: Eve Alfillé, Photo credit: Matt Arden The garnet: an ancient gem, it has been seen adorning the fashionable ever since the&n&hell…Read More
2015-12-14 18:19
  With enough fire to have been confused with diamonds for centuries, these outstanding gems will set your heart ablaze! The zircon shines all on its own: these stones have a fantastica… Read More
2015-11-23 21:34
Even Kim Kardashain and Elizabeth Taylor would have a hard time wearing this new find around! The world’s second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found was unearthed in Botswana last… Read More
2015-11-04 19:27
Q: Tell me a little bit about your new series, ‘Matisse’ A: About twenty years ago, I created a single piece that I called ‘Homage to Matisse.’ It was a neckpiece co… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Did you see all the glam jewelry on the red carpet Sunday night? Most of the stars turned out in really glamorous and gorgeous gowns and tuxedos. Hollywood Glamor Returns! Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I do think there are limits to what looks good, and will continue to give one enjoyment and pleasure for years to come. There are 2 recent trends that I truly believe may not have been full… Read More

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