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 from many lands. Delving into her interest in archeology, she has unearthed many repeating patterns among civilizations and religions. Exploring the shapes and traditions of the Celtic World, Islam, Japan, of medieval alchemy and magic as well as Stone Age cultures she has realized; “Geometry’s use is to describe the world. When we feel awe at nature and the Creation, geometry becomes sacred.”
Eve found interesting shapes in ancient architecture as an inspiration for her “Egg and Dart” pendant made with extra fine Moonstone and 23 Diamonds.
Egg-and-dart or egg-and-tongue is an ornamental device often carved in wood, stone, or plaster quarter-round ovolo mouldings, consisting of an egg-shaped object alternating with an element shaped like an arrow, anchor or dart. Egg-and-dart enrichment of the ovolo molding of the Ionic capital is found in ancient Greek architecture at the Erechtheion and was used by the Romans.[1] The motif has also been common in neoclassical architecture.[2][3]
“When many circles intersect, graceful patterns are formed; some with roots in ancient writings like the “Flower of Life” figures which these Earrings and pendant are related. “Isfahan”, as the pendant is titled, a famous old city in Persia, is graced with innumerable mosaics and I found pattern amid the tiles on the walls in this city.” States Eve.
“Isfahan” pendant. 5 Diamonds = 0.05tw G-H/VS/SI. Fresh Water Pearl, 18K Rose Gold
“Arabesque ll Earrings. 2 Fresh Water Pearls extra fine. 14K Gold. $1835
Isfahan is an important city as it is located at the intersection of the two principal north–south and east–west routes that traverse Iran. It was once one of the largest cities in the world. It flourished from 1050 to 1722, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries under the Safavid dynasty when it became the capital of Persia for the second time in its history.
Even today the city retains much of its past glory. It is famous for its Persian–Islamic architecture, having many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets, and the city also has many historical buildings, monuments, paintings and artifacts. The fame of Isfahan led to the Persian pun and proverb “Esfahān nesf-e- jahān ast“: Isfahan is half (of) the world.[5]
The Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world. UNESCO has designated it a World Heritage Site.
“From the solidity of the pyramids to the intersecting curves that we have abstracted from nature; triangular, circular and square shapes have often taken on special meanings for us. A triangle is rooted in earth, but aspires to heaven. Two intersecting circles define a vesica , an oval angled at both ends, which can symbolize fertility.”
The “Isosceles/or Not” earrings feature 4 malachite stones and silver with 14k posts. $1056.
The round “Intersect” earrings have two beautiful chyrsoprase stones carved by the famous Dieter Lorenz with 12 Diamonds and 14K white gold. $2440.
The “Arabesque I” earrings feature 8 Diamonds – 0.06tw and two diamond briolettes – .32tw and 18K white gold. $2620.
