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

[DS2006]

@smile10281 I will try to get a picture when I have something besides a sweatshirt or jammies on!

I agree that the BR pendants are just too ornate for me, and I wouldn't want the zodiac symbols, either. It crossed my mind when I first looked at those whether someone has asked her if they can be made without those. I'd rather have an initial or monogram in the center, if anything.

The MRK Starburst pendant is very pretty! I do have a beautiful yellow gold round engraved locket that is about 1" which was an 18th birthday present! I feel like it falls more into the classic category like MRK. I would say that there is room for both types in a jewelry collection. I'd lean toward MRK, though, in regard to being able to wear it more. I think those can go with anything, whereas the TSC locket is a little more dressy, for lack of a better word? The MRK can be a daily wear piece if you wanted just like a watch or hoop earrings. I think the TSC lockets fall somewhere in between BR and MRK!

Edited to add: I actually didn't look at the price of the starburst locket earlier!!! It's very close to the TSC prices. I think mine likely has more gold in the pendant and chain. That one does hold 4 photos, but still, $15k is a LOT of money for that piece. I wouldn't consider it unless you can get it with a F&F discount at one of the high end dept stores.

 

[BigAkoya]

@BigAkoya your comment about the tree of life locket reminding you of Avatar or the Hobbit made me laugh! I can see that but still personally prefer this to the dragonfly version.

The BR lockets are so ornate! Very pretty. I wish there were options without the zodiac symbols.

Did you hear back from TSC about the possibility of getting a Tolomeo in WG???

It's funny you mentioned the BR zodiac. I was thinking with COVID, I may not get back to NYC anytime soon. Hence, I asked Briony if she could mock up a locket for me in WG. She did, and it looked okay, but not great. It looked more like a pewter piece, definitely not an elegant old-world ornate gold piece. The locket has a lot of metal and not many diamonds. With pieces that are mainly metal, I think it looks ten times better in YG. I showed my husband the YG and WG images, and he said, "the YG looks way better, but what's with the zodiac?"

I don't follow the horoscope, so I actually do not see it first as a zodiac piece. I see it more as a beautiful locket with an intricate design. However, now that my husband said that, I can't un-see that darn zodiac sign first. I was so sure I wanted the locket that I would order it in WG unseen. However, I definitely need to wait to see it live, as now I went from 95% sure purchasing it to less than 50% sure.

Yes, I heard back from TSC! It took them a while, but they confirmed they are now able to make a Tolomeo in WG! They are sending me a mockup of the piece they will make for me. I'll post a pic when I receive it mockup. I can't wait!

 

[smile10281]

It's funny you mentioned the BR zodiac. I was thinking with COVID, I may not get back to NYC anytime soon. Hence, I asked Briony if she could mock up a locket for me in WG. She did, and it looked okay, but not great. It looked more like a pewter piece, definitely not an elegant old-world ornate gold piece. The locket has a lot of metal and not many diamonds. With pieces that are mainly metal, I think it looks ten times better in YG. I showed my husband the YG and WG images, and he said, "the YG looks way better, but what's with the zodiac?"

I don't follow the horoscope, so I actually do not see it first as a zodiac piece. I see it more as a beautiful locket with an intricate design. However, now that my husband said that, I can't un-see that darn zodiac sign first. I was so sure I wanted the locket that I would order it in WG unseen. However, I definitely need to wait to see it live, as now I went from 95% sure purchasing it to less than 50% sure.

Yes, I heard back from TSC! It took them a while, but they confirmed they are now able to make a Tolomeo in WG! They are sending me a mockup of the piece they will make for me. I'll post a pic when I receive it mockup. I can't wait!

How exciting!!!!!! I’m so happy for you. I bet the Tolomeo in WG will be gorgeous!

Interesting that the mock-up from Briony Raymond had more metal and fewer diamonds.. I agree 1000% that it’s worth waiting to see in person if you’re not sure that you like it.

 

[BigAkoya]

How exciting!!!!!! I’m so happy for you. I bet the Tolomeo in WG will be gorgeous!

Interesting that the mock-up from Briony Raymond had more metal and fewer diamonds.. I agree 1000% that it’s worth waiting to see in person if you’re not sure that you like it.

I was probably not clear earlier, but the BR WG locket was the same as the YG one. However, the locket itself has a lot of metal and only a few sprinkles of diamonds. A lot of textured YG looks rich and ornate, but to me a lot of textured WG looks like pewter... think Colonial Williamsburg! I have to see it in real life as I am not impressed by the photo.

Yes I can't wait to see the Tolomeo in WG! I love love love that pendant and will wear it on a long chain.

 

[smile10281]

@smile10281 I will try to get a picture when I have something besides a sweatshirt or jammies on!

I agree that the BR pendants are just too ornate for me, and I wouldn't want the zodiac symbols, either. It crossed my mind when I first looked at those whether someone has asked her if they can be made without those. I'd rather have an initial or monogram in the center, if anything.

The MRK Starburst pendant is very pretty! I do have a beautiful yellow gold round engraved locket that is about 1" which was an 18th birthday present! I feel like it falls more into the classic category like MRK. I would say that there is room for both types in a jewelry collection. I'd lean toward MRK, though, in regard to being able to wear it more. I think those can go with anything, whereas the TSC locket is a little more dressy, for lack of a better word? The MRK can be a daily wear piece if you wanted just like a watch or hoop earrings. I think the TSC lockets fall somewhere in between BR and MRK!

Edited to add: I actually didn't look at the price of the starburst locket earlier!!! It's very close to the TSC prices. I think mine likely has more gold in the pendant and chain. That one does hold 4 photos, but still, $15k is a LOT of money for that piece. I wouldn't consider it unless you can get it with a F&F discount at one of the high end dept stores.

Thanks for your advice!! Yes, that locket is super $$$$, which is mostly why I keep hesitating to purchase.

Either way, I’ll be sitting on my hands and saving while I mull about these pretty pieces!

 

[BigAkoya]

Thanks for your advice!! Yes, that locket is super $$$$, which is mostly why I keep hesitating to purchase.

Either way, I’ll be sitting on my hands and saving while I mull about these pretty pieces!

This is the most beautiful locket to me (ya'll must think I think all lockets are beautiful, and I do!)
18K DIAMOND, SATIN PRINCESS OVAL LOCKET W. TASSEL - Roberto Coin - North America

I have seen it in real life. It's huge, yet elegant. A statement piece, but not too ornate. The inside has little "shelves." It is also "puffy" like a little egg. Borsheim's has a nice view of the inside:
Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Yellow Gold Locket Tassel Pendant with Diamonds, 33" | Borsheims

Just a thought.

 

[smile10281]

Another unique and beautiful locket!

 

[880]

The BR lockets are so ornate! Very pretty. I wish there were options without the zodiac symbols.

agree that the BR pendants are just too ornate for me, and I wouldn't want the zodiac symbols, either. It crossed my mind when I first looked at those whether someone has asked her if they can be made without those. I'd rather have an initial or monogram in the center, if anything.

It's funny you mentioned the BR zodiac

to me a lot of textured WG looks like pewter.

There is an option on her site for custom work

 

[DS2006]

Thanks for your advice!! Yes, that locket is super $$$$, which is mostly why I keep hesitating to purchase.

Either way, I’ll be sitting on my hands and saving while I mull about these pretty pieces!

I was reading back a few pages and realized you already have a few MRK lockets! So they obviously work well for you! I guess the question then would be what would best fill a gap in your collection?! I honestly didn't know what I wanted for Christmas or anniversary until I got the TSC book for Christmas. It's so ironic but I came to the same conclusion @BigAkoya did, that some pieces of jewelry just look better in yellow gold! So once I decided I really wanted some TSC, I allowed myself to venture into a small set of yellow gold pieces! Thank goodness I didn't choose something in December that I wasn't really in love with! So take your time and you'll know when the best thing comes along!

 

[DS2006]

This is the most beautiful locket to me (ya'll must think I think all lockets are beautiful, and I do!)
18K DIAMOND, SATIN PRINCESS OVAL LOCKET W. TASSEL - Roberto Coin - North America

I have seen it in real life. It's huge, yet elegant. A statement piece, but not too ornate. The inside has little "shelves." It is also "puffy" like a little egg. Borsheim's has a nice view of the inside:
Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Yellow Gold Locket Tassel Pendant with Diamonds, 33" | Borsheims

Just a thought.

Yesss!!! RC does have some magnificent lockets! I used to think they were terribly expensive until I have realized that all the high end lockets are in this price range! But Borsheims is having a good sale on RC right now!

 

[DS2006]

@BigAkoya I looked back over the last few threads and realized I missed that you said TSC had responded positively to your request to make a wg Tolomeo!!! Wow, that will be magnificent! So excited for you! I have the medium size on on my wishlist, but I'll just stick with yg for my potential small collection of her pieces so I can mix and match.

 

[DS2006]

Since this is a TSC thread, I am posting some better pictures today of my Tree of Life locket and chain. The sun finally came out and gave me some better natural light!

 

[BigAkoya]

@BigAkoya I looked back over the last few threads and realized I missed that you said TSC had responded positively to your request to make a wg Tolomeo!!! Wow, that will be magnificent! So excited for you! I have the medium size on on my wishlist, but I'll just stick with yg for my potential small collection of her pieces so I can mix and match.

I think you made the right decision to cave!
After seeing the BR locket in WG and being disappointed, I am excited to see the Tolomeo in WG, but I am worried it will not look so great in WG. I worry it will look like a cheapy silver pendant with fake zirconia stones. I hope not. They have not yet sent me any mockup, but as soon as they do, I will share. I reall really hope it looks good. I have loved the Tolomeo pendant for the longest time, and I'm so excited they are now making it in WG via special order.

That said... I honestly am beginning to conclude for intricate metal work pieces such as BR and TSC, YG is the only way to go. I haven't caved yet though.

I am glad you got back into YG... that locket and chain... it is beautiful!

 

[smile10281]

Since this is a TSC thread, I am posting some better pictures today of my Tree of Life locket and chain. The sun finally came out and gave me some better natural light!

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Stunning!! Love how it looks with the hammered gold Alhambra, too!

 

[etoupebirkin]

I think you made the right decision to cave!
After seeing the BR locket in WG and being disappointed, I am excited to see the Tolomeo in WG, but I am worried it will not look so great in WG. I worry it will look like a cheapy silver pendant with fake zirconia stones. I hope not. They have not yet sent me any mockup, but as soon as they do, I will share. I reall really hope it looks good. I have loved the Tolomeo pendant for the longest time, and I'm so excited they are now making it in WG via special order.

That said... I honestly am beginning to conclude for intricate metal work pieces such as BR and TSC, YG is the only way to go. I haven't caved yet though.

I am glad you got back into YG... that locket and chain... it is beautiful!

I hope the WG Tolomeo exceeds your expectations. Because the YG Tolomeo has a matte, satin-y finish, it will not look cheap. I think the (minimal) risk will be that it may have a masculine or industrial feel. But the colored gems should soften this.