Eiréné

Part of the hammer price is allocated to support the non-profit organization Spolu s odvahou, a member of Bátor Tábor.

Jewelry from Janja Prokić’s new collection Eiréné, inspired by Herman Hesse’s 1918 short story “Iris” and the ancient Greek goddess of peace. The central motif is the iris, a flower that Hesse described as a symbol of the soul and a gateway to one’s inner truth. “What appealed to me most was the idea that we should only let into our lives what is in harmony with our inner music,” says Prokić. Hesse’s story follows a little boy named Anselm who finds an iris in the middle of a garden that becomes his guide to a world of fantasy, memories, and his true self. The theme of returning to oneself and the courage not to be bound by external pressures also resonates with Prokić’s work. “All my life, I have wanted to develop my inner world, listen to it, and only let into it what will flourish. I believe it is only through openness and a willingness to dream that we can return to ourselves,” adds the designer. The collection bears the name Eiréné, the goddess of peace, tranquility, and balance, who embodies a gentle strength that consists not in struggle but in silence and harmony. The jewelry possesses this same strength; it alludes to inner peace and the courage to stand in one’s own truth, reminding us that real fortitude is rooted in authenticity. The aesthetics of the collection draw on the legacy of the Pre-Raphaelites, who sought to return to the lost purity of the early Renaissance and emphasized the symbolism of nature. At the same time, it also touches on the Victorian tradition, when jewelry had personal significance and often served as a memento or ritual object. Eiréné similarly combines aesthetic value with a spiritual and emotional dimension. It is jewelry as a silent symbol and artifact that accompanies the wearer on their journey to themself. “It symbolizes inner strength—the courage to stand firm and fearlessly in the truth,” says Janja Prokić.

Earrings
Weight: 7.65 g
Material: Ag 925/1000 – silver
Size: 4.5 × 2 cm

Necklace
Weight: 5.70 g
Material: Ag 925/1000 – silver
Length (three positions): 46.5, 44.5, 42.5 cm

Ring
Weight: 4.60 g
Material: Ag 925/1000 – silver
Size: 53