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Visit us at our charming new shop at DeMille's Farm Market in Salmon Arm, BC in June
About Eve Dove Gems
Our Service Pledge To You:
Every item offered for sale by the Eve Dove Gems shop on Ruby Lane is guaranteed to be as described and photographed. We will be as accurate as possible. Eve Dove Gagnon is an accredited Gemologist, Canadian Institute of Gemology, 1989. All Gemstones and Precious natural materials are tested in our Gemological Laboratory prior to being offered for sale. We want you to be pleased and satisfied with any purchase you make from us and we will work to make shopping with us a great experience.
About Us
We have a thousand lovely and interesting items of antique and vintage jewelry and smalls in our shop. Please ask us if you are looking for a particular piece. The new shop has a new name, ALCHEMY DESIGN, and countless recently acquired lovely bits. I'll soon be working at getting some of these rarities into my Ruby Lane shop for you to see.
Originally from NYC, I've lived in, and operated antiques & boutique shops in NYC; Hollywood, Ca; Aspen, Colo; and Vancouver, BC. My husband R.Paul Gagnon and I moved from Vancouver to the idyllic Shuswap Lake area of beautiful British Columbia in 1992.
Studying Design for Theater in College led to off-Broadway costume designing and then to fashion design- with a theatrical flare. For ten years my couture focus was creating wedding gowns. I've designed textile, wall and floor-covering patterns and been making things with my hands since - forever.
Out of my studies of historical periods and styles grew a passion for antiques, particularly antique jewelry, accessories and all the decorative paraphernalia from ages past. Did I say: "We love jewelry!".
In 1989 I received my Diploma as a Gemologist from the Canadian Institute of Gemology which has given me the knowledge and tools required to offer gemstone and diamond jewelry for sale with authority and confidence.
Paul and I have been selling antique and vintage estate jewelry, purses, Vesta cases, vanity items, and so forth, at all the major antique shows in Western Canada since 1987. We carry a dazzling array of fine and costume, vintage and antique jewelry and collectibles.
We guarantee that every piece you purchase from us is as we indicate in our photos and descriptions. We work hard to be accurate, therefore, any damage, wear, or repair will be noted.
Please take a look at each of the shop's items and let us know what you think. Looking for something special? We welcome your requests and can notify you when we locate examples of a style you are interested in.Thank you for taking a look at our collection. We hope that you have as much fun viewing it all as we did bringing it together for you to see.
Below are some comments from our happy customers:
April 20, 2009
Eve - this lovely fob seal arrived in today's mail - I don't
think I will try to use it as a seal because I don't want to burn
my house down either. Thanks for the lovely card - it has been a
pleasure.
Regards,
Carolyn
Feb 23, 2009
Hi, Eve. The ring arrived today in perfect condition, and I love it! Thanks so much for a beautiful addition to my ring collection.
Kathy
February '09
Dear Eve
I just got the bracelet!! It is beautiful. Stunning. Just
really perfect. The ladies are lovely and it has just the right mix of delicately rustic and refinedly arty. I am sooooo happy. Thank you again for having made this all possible. You are the greatest!
Priska
February '09
Hi, Eve. The ring arrived today in perfect condition, and I love it! Thanks so much for another beautiful addition to my ring collection.
Kathy
December '09
Hi, Eve. Just wanted to let you know that the onyx ring arrived, and it was well worth the wait! It is absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for staying on top of it despite the trouble with your truck. It was a pleasure doing business with you.
Happy holidays,
Kathy
December '08
I just love the dragon bracelet I recently purchased from you!
I look forward to wearing this lovely garnet bracelet as well. Thank you!
Lea Ann
October '08
Eve,
"I received the package. It is beautiful and I love the box too! Thanks so much.
I’m thrilled!!!
Janet
January '08
The piano shawl arrived and it is lovely.
Thank you.
Best wishes,
Rebecca West
Sept '07
"My items arrived this morning. They are wonderful, securely packaged and lightning delivery, I am very pleased. Thank you very much for such a pleasant transaction and I look forward to returning to Eve Dove again."
Kind regards,
Victoria
August '07
"I received beautiful brooch in perfect condition today.
Packaging was very careful and polite manner for protection
against damage during long trip.
I thank you again for your cooperation given to me.
Many thanks"
Tomoyasu
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November '07
Just received the brooch -- it's gorgeous.
Thank you!
Sigrid
Thank you for letting me show you some of our treasures. Please e-mail me with any special requests you have. I am just getting started posting the many gorgeous antique pieces we picked up this Summer. I am looking forward to showing more of these unique items each week in my Ruby Lane shop.
Cheers,
Eve Dove