Yay! So glad you like that one! Naturally, I thought the same thing about the swirls and round chain! I am so tempted to just order it, but I feel so deprived of the in-person buying experience the last couple of years that I am trying to make myself wait until we go there!
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Yay! So glad you like that one! Naturally, I thought the same thing about the swirls and round chain! I am so tempted to just order it, but I feel so deprived of the in-person buying experience the last couple of years that I am trying to make myself wait until we go there!
Often so tricky to tell!I really think they should just say "blah blah amulet shown on such and such chain!"
Regarding the Pineapples on the light grey coat, I think the small amulet is on the Ribbon, and the large is on the Arno. Arno is a bit sneaky, the ovals are very close to round, so sometimes can appear as all round links, vs a combo. Maybe compare to the chain chart photo Big Akoya posted.
Okay, I think you are right! I think Arno is better for a large amulet and the classic round is better for a medium. So I am not sure one long chain will work for both! I either need to forget a large amulet or get a leather cord for one of them!
Sorry to overdo the chain topic! (Of course, the classic oval is the one in between Arno and classic round!)
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Okay, I think you are right! I think Arno is better for a large amulet and the classic round is better for a medium. So I am not sure one long chain will work for both! I either need to forget a large amulet or get a leather cord for one of them!
Sorry to overdo the chain topic!
Never too much chain chatter for me! I've been over all this years back by myself, with no one else to talk to about it!
The TSC site used to literally have just pics of pendants and pics of chains all shown separately, never shown together. And promo pics didn't ID things. So I felt like a detective trying to determine what was what, and what would look good together. Then visits to stores carrying her things, no one ever had the pieces I needed to see to decide. Hence my noting the sizes of the chain links and amulets in mm and then printing things to scale! The trunk shows were helpful as they'd always have more pieces.I think the Classic Oval is a sort of "bridge" chain for both the medium and large amulets. I think it works for both. When you visit, I'd suggest bringing your oval chain and see how you think the medium works on the oval. Might look perfect to you! Also, I do think the large amulet can work on the 24" Classic Oval. Because the amulet is big, it doesn't feel like wearing a 24" necklace, as it hangs longer. So if you bought a large amulet at some point, you could buy a leather cord, but could also wear it on you 24". Or, you could see if they'd add links to your 24".
I've been in the fence about whether I prefer the large amulets on the Classic Oval or the Arno. Still not sure! I can delay that big decision because I have to first decide if I really want a large, and which one!
For what it's worth, I think the arno, while nice as a chain itself is so big, it might take away from the amulet.
I have not seen it in person, but there is the element of chains getting on the edge of being too big and blingy, it becomes more about the flashy chain versus a bold chain that complements the pendant. From the chains I have seen in person, TSC chains are nice and thick already, and I think the arno might be too much chain bling which gives off a very different "look at my chain" vibe.
To me, the chain is not the star... the amulet is the star.
My thoughts from your photos are:
I myself prefer the classic round with the large sword amulet. I'm not a fan of how it is worn in the photo with the arno.
I also am not a super fan of the ribbon for the amulet. The reason being is the amulet with all its golden swirls is a feast for the eyes. The ribbon chain, now being alternating rounds and ovals are a bit distracting. I prefer the clean bold look of all round links (or all oval, but not alternating). Your eye then keeps moving to the amulet and bang... you see that gorgeous amulet with all its intricate gold work.
That's just my two cents for another point of view. Of course, anything TSC will look fabulous!
I think it's getting confusing visually as the larger of the amulets @DS2006 is considering is actually the "medium" size, not the "large". I agree that the larger shown (so actually a medium) looks overwhelmed hanging on the Arno. The large amulets I think look proportionally best on the Classic Oval, Arno, or on a leather cord. But all so personal! In my mind the large link chains, chosen to be proportional to each piece is sort of the quintessential TSC look. But that's because they were promoted and shown that way when I started collecting, and it's part of why I was drawn to them. Was unusual then, and I loved that the pieces felt sort of ancient right down to the chain clasps!
I agree that the classic round is almost perfect for the sword gate amulet. That amulet is medium size and the chain is, too! I was just imagining maybe getting a large vine pendant (if I like the size in person), and I would love for one chain will work for both!
@etoile de mer explained the sizes in my pictures...two medium and one small pineapple.
I did decide I wanted TSC chains because the chains are part of the overall look! I just want to buy when there are discounts!
Bloomies! They do these loyalist discounts often, and the chains are online, so it's easy to order.
Maybe you can order any length chain online to see the size? Then when the promotion starts, you'll know exactly which chain you want. Returns at Bloomies are super easy, very similar to NMs.
I am going to ask TSC if I can get the same 20% discount on my WG set. You never know, right?
They'll probably say no 20% discount, but we have a 20% premium uplift as it is a SO.
I am actually expecting a slight uplift, but I hope it's not as much as VCA's 30% premium uplift.
I am so excited! I requested the exact same multi-color stones as I feel it best represents the celestial sky and planets to keep in line with the Tolomeo theme. I also asked for TSC to put it on a 32" classic round chain so I can see the full effect. I actually love it with the black cord, but I can just order one of those. I have not received the mockup yet, but once I do, I will share.So much news to catch-up on!!!
@DS2006, your locket and chain are beautiful! So fun you found pieces you love, and welcome back to the land of yellow gold!I'm so fond of the classic oval chain, and I love the older style S hook closures! And her lockets are beautiful. What a great find! I think you could possibly use your oval chain for your medium amulet, as well. Just a choice of aesthetic you're after. I let go of my small and medium amulets, as I realized I'd prefer a large amulet. And then I let go of my round link chain, as I realized, for me, I prefer pendants on shorter chains (16-18") or very long (32" or longer). Otherwise I very much liked the round chain, and like you feel it's a nice size for the medium amulet. FYI the gold wire gauge is smaller (finer) on the round link than used on the classic oval. I'm so intrigued by your description of the amulet your after...can't think of which it might be! Hope it works out, and can't wait to see what it is! And, you and I like so many of the same pieces.
I'd like to find out if there might be a trunk show near me in the spring. Would be very helpful, as I can typically decide quickly when see things in person. I can't have all of the items I love
so need to shrink my list!
@BigAkoya, wow, and yay regarding the white gold Tolomeo!!
@etoupebirkin, I'd love to see a modelling pic with your large Tolomeo if you'd like to share.
I can't wait! I have loved this piece for so long.
As we've been talking about sizes of chains and amulets, I thought this photo (taken off the TSC website) might be helpful for reference. I love the lacy look of these chains! The larger chains are bold, and yet are also so light and airy. And each pairing seems well suited proportionally to me. Although, it's easy to picture swapping chains and amulets to achieve other pleasing looks. Chains shown were not identified, so this is my best guess.
So from top to bottom, I believe these are:
Extra Small Amulet on a Fine Round Chain
Small Amulet on a Classic Round Chain
Medium Amulet on a Classic Oval Chain
Large Amulet on an Arno Chain
So from top to bottom, I believe these are:
Extra Small Amulet on a Fine Round Chain
Small Amulet on a Classic Round Chain
Medium Amulet on a Classic Oval Chain
Large Amulet on an Arno Chain
They look really small in that picture if that's what they are! It's kind of hard to tell other than the smallest one! But what you said earlier is right...why don't they identify the chains?!
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Ex small amulet with ex small oval chain
Small amulet on fine round chain
Medium amulet on classic round?
Large amulet on ribbon chain (surprising)
It actually helps to post these because TPF images are larger than they are on my computer.
Large Vine on classic oval? So gorgeous and she has on the Foglia earrings with it, too!
Posting this again so we can see it with the other pictures.
Here's my starfish..not sure if that's ribbon or classic round???
In case you needed another reason to watch The Gilded Age. Notice how they used a necklace instead of a chain?
I saw this and swooned inside!
@etoile de mer and @DS2006 thank you for continuing the chain discussion and identifying these pairings! I am finding this information so helpful. My wishlist for TSC items is growing but I want to be intentional about which pieces I want to purchase next. As you’ve pointed out, these chains are not cheap, but they really go perfectly with her amulets and other pendants!