A Relationship With The Sublime

Yesterday we decided to go to Westfield in order to look for some christmas presents. Christmas, in all its coziness, always reminds me of the whole palette of reds and golds so with all the cheerfulness of the occasion I decided to go for the look arranged of those colours. Also, here you can see the bag of our design that I am very proud of! :) For those having an account on lookbook - you can hype my look by clicking the banner below the photos. I'd appreciate that. Thanks!

ZARA Home Autumn '13 picks

  

Golden Raised Design Candle £15.99 / Mirror Picture Frame £19.99

  

Mirrors Box £29.99 / Resin Candelabra £29.99

  

Decorative Animal Figure £29.99 / Harlequin Ceramic Vase £19.99

  

 Urn Candle £15.55 / Decorative Animal Figure £29.99

  

Portrait Cushion Cover £25.99 / Mirror Candelabra £29.99

  

Golden Leaves Picture Frame £17.99 / New Cow Rug £349.99

  

Skull Design Cushion Cover £19.99  / Gold Leaves Cushion Cover £19.99

  

Multiple Portrait Cushion Cover £19.99 / Lady With Fan Cushion Cover £25.99

  

Studded Cushion Cover £29.99 / Roman Bust Figure £19.99

  

Family Cushion Cover £25.99 / Crown Cushion Cover £29.99

  

Dog Candle £15.99 / Black Sequins Cushion Cover £29.99

  

 Crocodile Cushion Cover £39.99 / Resin Box with Mirrors £29.99

  

Stripes and Leaves Picture Frame £19.99 / Black Skull Candle £17.99

  

Raised Design Openwork Picture Frame £19.99 / Black and Gold Picture Frame £19.99

  

Busto Candle £17.99 / Golden Candle £9.99

Alidra Alic Jewellery

Alidra's work is based on an interpretation of the cultural and art historical framework of a given period towards a personal concept within contemporary jewellery. With a strong emphasis on sensibility she illustrates her concept using a self-invented plastic technique in combination with precious metals and stones. Little refreshment for those who got bored with conventional jewels.

Gold for Iron: Patriotic Jewelry in 19th century

Berlin iron jewelry first became popular as a patriotic symbol in years 1813-1815, when the Prussian royal family urged all citizens to contribute their gold and silver jewellery towards funding the uprising against Napoleon during the War of Liberation. In return the people were given iron jewellery such as brooches and finger rings, often with the inscription Gold gab ich für Eisen (I gave gold for iron), or Far das Wahl des Vaterlands (For the welfare of our country/motherland), or with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia on the back. Jewelry in the early decades of the 19th century were made in Neoclassical or Georgian style (cameos, foliage, motifs from Greek or Roman mythology). In ensuing decades, iron jewelry was often used for mourning jewelry, and changed stylistically to reflect the current Gothic Revival tastes (pointy arches, trefoils, quatrefoils).

Berlin iron jewelry's vogue began to diminish by the mid-19th century, though the Franco-Prussian war sparked a brief revival in the 1870s.

The worth of iron jewelry has been increasing throughout the time, and it still continues to escalate as there will not be more of this historic jewelry. Today, these are collector's items and true pieces are usually found in museums or private collections. Replicas are widely manufactured today and is easy to obtain especially over the internet.