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 custard at the local ice cream shop, we all have such fond memories of those beautiful summer days.
Having a summer birthday, my mother always made for me a delicious lemon orange cake that had that drippy see through icing that was just so delicious. So when I saw a ring that Eve had designed with a large yellow beryl and peach Gold it brought back the memory of that all over again. I know I just had to have it. This luscious stone sits atop the threshold of Eve’s Madrid style ring. Her 18 Karat peach gold is an exclusive house mixture.
Having found such a brilliant ring I knew there must be more delights in her collection. Straight out of her “Just Desserts” series is the pie shaped ring in sterling silver, 14 Karat Gold and 18karat gold with small rubies depicting the berries.
This ring reminds me of the pies at “Hoosier Mama Pie Company” at the corner of Chicago and Kedzie in Evanston. Right now you can get Peach Raspberry with Pecan Crumble as a rite of summer.
Growing up in Danville, IL I had the unique experience of going to “The Custard Cup”, an original ice cream shop. Eve’s “Plain Vanilla” earrings bring me back to those days when we could spend the hot afternoons deciding which flavor to try. These earrings feature two freshwater pearls and 14 karat green gold.
Of course, now in Evanston, you can delight in the gelato at “Frio Gelato” at 1301 Chicago Avenue with their smooth cool flavors. Eve is obviously a fan as well as she reflects on that with her “Tutti Frutti” earrings from her “Just Desserts” series in 14 karat gold with chalcedony, keshi pearls and amethyst.
Mint chocolate chip is another one of my favorite flavors and the luscious color of these chrysoprase earrings remind me of that.
Eve created these lovely earrings with 12 diamonds for her “Sacred Geometries” series with the chrysoprase skillfully carved by Dieter Lorenz. These are set in 18 karat white gold.
One of the true gifts of summer is the sun and Eve pays homage to that in much of her work. This “You are my sunshine” pendant in 18 karat gold from Eve’s “Helios” series features mandarin garnets, 8 spinels and spessartitie garnets.
Another sunny inspiration is this 18 karat gold pendant from her “Helios” series.
Watermelon is another favorite at this time of year. This pink tourmaline ring from Eve’s “Déjà vu” series reminds me of that luscious fruit. This exquisite ring features a large tourmaline, 2 sapphires and 16 diamonds set in 18 karat white gold and 18 karat gold. Summer could be a year round thing when you wear this ring.
The lake is never too far away in Evanston and a dip in the water is always a welcome summer treat. Eve’s “Feet on Earth, Heart in Heaven” earrings bring in the blue of the sky and water and the sunshine for a marvelous combination. These earrings from her “Sacred Geometries” collection feature two kyanites and two citrines in a bold triangular form in 14 karat gold.
The sun is apparent as well in her “Midnight Sun” earrings which feature 2 lovely golden beryls, 6 yellow diamonds (.34 tw) and 24 diamonds (.18 tw) set in palladium from her “Winter’s Tale” series.
Also shining is this luscious “1930” yellow citrine ring with 10 diamonds (.20 tw) in 18 karat white gold from Eve’s new “Aux Portes du Passe” series.
Fireflies are only present in July and August and light up the summer skies. I remember chasing them and putting them in glass mason jars to hold them. Eve made a special pendant depicting a firefly for one of our employees. This unique pendant features three sumptuous yellow green tourmaline trillions in 18 karat green gold.
I think the moral of the story is that if life gives you lemons or citrines or beryls, make lemonade or cake or cocktails. Life is short. Enjoy the summer and Eve’s playful way of expressing herself through her jewelry.
