Temple St. Clair fans, let’s share our favorites!

[BigAkoya]

Thank you! So you can barely see the small nick in the ring but it bothers me haha…moonstones are so beautiful but soft sigh. I also got that amulet on a great sale last year at Bloomingdale’s F&F which applied to TSC…didn’t have it this yr though unfortunately. I really want the classic round chain in 24”. She also apparently used to have sample sales in NY but I haven’t seen any these past years. @restricter shares some beautiful pieces in older TSC threads.

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Hi! Your ring is beautiful, and I would let it lay.
I chipped a sapphire (yes, a tough sapphire), and my choices were:
1) Remove the stone from setting and send it to get recut/repolished, but I would lose some carat weight
2) Buy a new stone.
3) Do nothing, enjoy it, and if it gets worse, then fix it.
I did nothing. I wear my sapphire ring all the time, and it has more than one nick. I'm fine with it.

My guess is TSC will either say they need to re-polish it, meaning they will need to take off some stone to get the nick to be flat with the rest of the surface Or, they will say you need to purchase a new stone.

I can barely see your nick. It's so tiny, it looks like a tiny tiny piece of lint. For me, I would probably let it go. If/when it gets more nicks, them maybe consider replacing the stone. I can't see from the photo if it's as surface nick or it was a deeper fracture. To give you piece of mind, I would suggest taking it to a local jeweler to get it checked out. If you have a loupe, you can probably do that at home and see if it's a surface nick or deeper.

I wear jewelry every day, and I know I'm hard with my jewelry. I have nicks, dents, chips, scratches, you name it. I look at it as part of my jewelry's journey in life with me. A sad piece of jewelry is one that looks brand new because it's been sitting in a box unworn.

It's a beautiful ring! I'd wear it and enjoy it!

I would keep wearing it and enjoy it!

 

[DS2006]

@BigAkoya wondering if you have her gorgeous and interesting book, Alchemy? In case not, posting some pics here.

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On pages 176-177 are drawings related to, and beautiful photos of her Tolomeo pendant.

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I have admired Temple St. Clair for a long time. I know of a couple of places that sometimes have her trunk shows, and I am going to really try hard to go to one next year! Your pieces are beautiful, and thanks for the book recommendation! I just ordered it!

 

[DS2006]

Also, wanted to add some mod shots in case they can help with visualizing these pieces on/irl, especially if (like me) you don’t live near a TSC retailer. In the first, I’m wearing the small Tolomeo on an 18” chain and medium amulet on a 32” chain. In the second, I’ve layered the amulet with a VCA magic size MOP (long chain doubled up).

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Love both of your new pieces and the pictures are extremely helpful! I've always wanted one of the amulets on a long chain, and it really helps to see the size. The vine amulet is one of my favorites!

 

[BigAkoya]

Also, wanted to add some mod shots in case they can help with visualizing these pieces on/irl, especially if (like me) you don’t live near a TSC retailer. In the first, I’m wearing the small Tolomeo on an 18” chain and medium amulet on a 32” chain. In the second, I’ve layered the amulet with a VCA magic size MOP (long chain doubled up).

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Hi! Me again... stalking your mod shot
I just want to say I am in love with your small Orbit Tolomeo and Vine Amulet combination.
It's perfection and looks fabulous on you! I just love Temple St. Clair.

In case you did not read, a short article on Temple St. Clair, Tolomeo, and her piece now in the Louvre: Les Carats | Temple St. Clair Joins The Louvre | Temple St. Clair (templestclair.com)

 

[BigAkoya]

Love both of your new pieces and the pictures are extremely helpful! I've always wanted one of the amulets on a long chain, and it really helps to see the size. The vine amulet is one of my favorites!

Shall we cave and get something in YG?
I seriously have nothing in YG anymore except two sentimental pieces.

I hope you can get to a trunk show. Her pieces are amazing in real life when you touch and see them.. the art and metal work is incredible.

 

[iggybedora]

Hi! Your ring is beautiful, and I would let it lay.
I chipped a sapphire (yes, a tough sapphire), and my choices were:
1) Remove the stone from setting and send it to get recut/repolished, but I would lose some carat weight
2) Buy a new stone.
3) Do nothing, enjoy it, and if it gets worse, then fix it.
I did nothing. I wear my sapphire ring all the time, and it has more than one nick. I'm fine with it.

My guess is TSC will either say they need to re-polish it, meaning they will need to take off some stone to get the nick to be flat with the rest of the surface Or, they will say you need to purchase a new stone.

I can barely see your nick. It's so tiny, it looks like a tiny tiny piece of lint. For me, I would probably let it go. If/when it gets more nicks, them maybe consider replacing the stone. I can't see from the photo if it's as surface nick or it was a deeper fracture. To give you piece of mind, I would suggest taking it to a local jeweler to get it checked out. If you have a loupe, you can probably do that at home and see if it's a surface nick or deeper.

I wear jewelry every day, and I know I'm hard with my jewelry. I have nicks, dents, chips, scratches, you name it. I look at it as part of my jewelry's journey in life with me. A sad piece of jewelry is one that looks brand new because it's been sitting in a box unworn.

It's a beautiful ring! I'd wear it and enjoy it!

I would keep wearing it and enjoy it!

Ah I needed to hear this! Thank you for sharing haha and you’re absolutely right—it’s now a part of the ring’s journey. I’m just slightly frustrated with the lack of response from TSC. Oh well, I’ll continue to admire her work.

 

[DS2006]

Shall we cave and get something in YG?
I seriously have nothing in YG anymore except two sentimental pieces.

I hope you can get to a trunk show. Her pieces are amazing in real life when you touch and see them.. the art and metal work is incredible.

I know!!! It's so tempting! I'd love just one set of her pieces. I did get rid of all my yg, too, other than a couple of sentimental pieces and I never even think to wear them. (Oh, and one pair of Elizabeth Locke turquoise earrings with no coordinating pieces.) I am trying to restrain myself. I still have a VCA list to work on!!!! I would so love to go to a trunk show, though!

 

[smile10281]

Hi! Me again... stalking your mod shot
I just want to say I am in love with your small Orbit Tolomeo and Vine Amulet combination.
It's perfection and looks fabulous on you! I just love Temple St. Clair.

In case you did not read, a short article on Temple St. Clair, Tolomeo, and her piece now in the Louvre: Les Carats | Temple St. Clair Joins The Louvre | Temple St. Clair (templestclair.com)

Thank you so much!

The article was a great read. So amazing that her work is featured in the Louvre, in their permanent collection no less! Well deserved, too. I’m envious that you got to see the original Tolomeo in person!

Also think it’s so neat that some of you have gotten to meet Ms St Clair in person. Based on the article and some of the videos I’ve seen (she’s posted on IGTV) she seems really kind and approachable.

I’m really enjoying my new pieces. Today, I’ve paired the small Tolomeo with a CdC solitaire and decided to throw on a small string of pearls (no name but gift from my mom some years ago tied to happy memories) .

ETA: @DS2006 thank you! I’ve ordered the book, too!

 

[etoile de mer]

I have admired Temple St. Clair for a long time. I know of a couple of places that sometimes have her trunk shows, and I am going to really try hard to go to one next year! Your pieces are beautiful, and thanks for the book recommendation! I just ordered it!

Many thanks, and excited to hear you ordered her book! I think you'll really enjoy it.

 

[etoile de mer]

Thank you so much!

The article was a great read. So amazing that her work is featured in the Louvre, in their permanent collection no less! Well deserved, too. I’m envious that you got to see the original Tolomeo in person!

Also think it’s so neat that some of you have gotten to meet Ms St Clair in person. Based on the article and some of the videos I’ve seen (she’s posted on IGTV) she seems really kind and approachable.

I’m really enjoying my new pieces. Today, I’ve paired the small Tolomeo with a CdC solitaire and decided to throw on a small string of pearls (no name but gift from my mom some years ago tied to happy memories) .

ETA: @DS2006 thank you! I’ve ordered the book, too!
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So glad to hear you're enjoying your beautiful new pieces, and that you also ordered her book! I imagine you'll admire her even more after reading it, really interesting text, and spectacular pieces featured. I need to read through mine again, it's been a while! She's so humble and gracious in person. After the luncheon I went to, we all went down to the TSC counter where she helped everyone make choices. She was so genuinely delighted to see how excited we all were regarding her designs. It was very fun, and I was so happy to attend.

 

[BigAkoya]

I know!!! It's so tempting! I'd love just one set of her pieces. I did get rid of all my yg, too, other than a couple of sentimental pieces and I never even think to wear them. (Oh, and one pair of Elizabeth Locke turquoise earrings with no coordinating pieces.) I am trying to restrain myself. I still have a VCA list to work on!!!! I would so love to go to a trunk show, though!

Yes, I agree. We need to stay strong! Don't cave, at least not yet.
We will have to just stalk this thread and live vicariously through all the lovely ladies here who own such gorgeous pieces!

More photos please everyone!

 

[etoile de mer]

I don’t own these pieces anymore, but thought these photos might be helpful for size reference. Pics below were taken before I sent these off to consignment several years ago.

After seeing my photos again, I remembered I’d ordered the Round Chain to be 20”, as the standard 24” felt like an awkward length for me with these size amulets. This chain isn't currently shown online (maybe stock is low) and I've also noticed some of the names of items have changed.

Regarding clasps, I love the bar style, clasp design on the Pearl Karina necklace and the sapphire chain. For the gold link necklaces, it appears the clasp design has changed. In the past they came with S hooks as shown below vs the current lobster claw style.

20 inch long, 6.4mm Classic Round Chain, with medium and small Rock Crystal Amulets.




16" faceted white sapphire, Classic Longchain, with small and extra small Amulets.




18” Double Pearl Karina necklace with extra small and small Amulets.

 

[smile10281]

So glad to hear you're enjoying your beautiful new pieces, and that you also ordered her book! I imagine you'll admire her even more after reading it, really interesting text, and spectacular pieces featured. I need to read through mine again, it's been a while! She's so humble and gracious in person. After the luncheon I went to, we all went down to the TSC counter where she helped everyone make choices. She was so genuinely delighted to see how excited we all were regarding her designs. It was very fun, and I was so happy to attend.

That experience sounds *amazing*!!!

 

[iggybedora]

I don’t own these pieces anymore, but thought these photos might be helpful for size reference. Pics below were taken before I sent these off to consignment several years ago.

After seeing my photos again, I remembered I’d ordered the Round Chain to be 20”, as the standard 24” felt like an awkward length for me with these size amulets. This chain isn't currently shown online (maybe stock is low) and I've also noticed some of the names of items have changed.

Regarding clasps, I love the bar style, clasp design on the Pearl Karina necklace and the sapphire chain. For the gold link necklaces, it appears the clasp design has changed. In the past they came with S hooks as shown below vs the current lobster claw style.

20 inch long, 6.4mm Classic Round Chain, with medium and small Rock Crystal Amulets.

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16" faceted white sapphire, Classic Longchain, with small and extra small Amulets.

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18” Double Pearl Karina necklace with extra small and small Amulets.

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Was the S style clasp secure? I like the style more but am worried the chain may come loose. I’ve been stalking consignment stores for the circle chain haha

 

[etoile de mer]

Was the S style clasp secure? I like the style more but am worried the chain may come loose. I’ve been stalking consignment stores for the circle chain haha

Hello! I wondered the same when I purchased (is it secure enough), but having had 2 of her chains with the S hook, I've never had an issue. I've worn my small oval link chain frequently (see post #109, this thread), and while I wouldn't do cartwheels wearing it , it's always felt secure. I did ever so gently squeeze the hook so that it's just a tiny bit of an effort to hook it through a link.
Like you, I prefer the S hook, it just seems more in keeping with her design aesthetic. I've even thought that if I ever bought another TSC link chain again, I'd ask if they could use the S hook instead. Good luck with your hunt!