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

[etoile de mer]

Very late to the discussion and apologies if this was already covered but thought I would share anyways--I went into Bloomingdale's last year ready to get the classic round chain for my medium moonstone amulet and found it distracted from the amulet. I thought the ribbon chain was a much better fit. Happy to take pictures if anyone wants.

So interesting! I love that everyone can make her pieces absolutely their own by choosing chains and pendants to pair. I may be in the minority it seems, but I love the big, loopy chains (within reason) paired with the amulets. Just so TSC in my mind, and part of why I fell in love with her jewelry. I tend to read the chain an amulet as an integral pair, so in my mind the larger chains don't detract.

 

[DS2006]

I am going pile on. Yes to The Crown, and yes to Victoria! Both are must see shows.

I love Jane Austen, too! Also have watched many of the film adaptations of her books. Like @BigAkoya, I loved Victoria! I'd read a book about Victoria and Albert that I really liked, and was so fun to see their story come to life. And like Downton Abbey, it's beautifully filmed! I haven't seen it in a long time, but another by Julian Fellowes (as screenwriter) is the movie Gosford Park. We've also enjoyed some screen adaptations of stories by Elizabeth Gaskell and George Eliot.

Will be very interesting to see if they use many TSC pieces in The Gilded Age series!

I LOVED Victoria and REALLY want them to continue it!!!! I don't know what made me forget that in my earlier post!

 

[DS2006]

Very late to the discussion and apologies if this was already covered but thought I would share anyways--I went into Bloomingdale's last year ready to get the classic round chain for my medium moonstone amulet and found it distracted from the amulet. I thought the ribbon chain was a much better fit. Happy to take pictures if anyone wants.

I'd love to see your medium amulet with the ribbon chain! The ribbon and round are the two I want to try when I go look at the Charleston amulets. Thanks!

 

[iggybedora]

I'd love to see your medium amulet with the ribbon chain! The ribbon and round are the two I want to try when I go look at the Charleston amulets. Thanks!

This is the 18" btw. Agree with @etoile de mer that it's a personal preference--i think trying it on in person will really help!

 

[DS2006]

CHAIN INFORMATION I had emailed Syna when I first discovered their chains and got a reply today. So I am going to provide the information I have in case someone wants another option for chains that are similar in style to TSC at a lower price. I will also give measurements of the three most common TSC chains used for amulets so you can compare. I did ask Syna if they'd make the chains longer, and they said yes, it just takes a couple of weeks longer (at present). Theirs are also 18k. They recommended the thick link chain for heavy pendants, so I would definitely think the large amulets would need the thick link and possibly the medium. The thick one may look closer to TSC anyway (but possibly not as thick).

Also, Syna has a brown vintage leather 36" cord similar to TSC for only $200 (1/2022)!!! The length better allows knotting than the TSC one, in my opinion. It's a great alternative to a chain and a good temporary solution for someone who hasn't decided on a chain. It's currently a pre-order and takes several weeks to arrive.

Syna chain page: https://synajewels.com/collections/chains

Medium link chain: oval links 5x4mm (probably best for smaller pendants)

Medium Link Chains

Medium Link Chains - This fantastic Medium Link Chains is available at a great price with excellent delivery options. Buy it online today from Syna Jewels.

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Large link chain: oval links 6x5mm (oval but close to Classic Round size)

Large Link Chains

Large Link Chains - This fantastic Large Link Chains is available at a great price with excellent delivery options. Buy it online today from Syna Jewels.

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Thick link chain: oval links 8x6mm (as of 1/2022, this is $3000 for 30", so $100 an inch if you want longer)

Thick Link Chains

Thick Link Chains - This fantastic Thick Link Chains is available at a great price with excellent delivery options. Buy it online today from Syna Jewels.

synajewels.com

Brown vintage leather cord (36"): https://synajewels.com/collections/chains/products/vintage-leather-cord

Temple St. Clair chains: https://templestclair.com/collections/the-chains

Ribbon chain: round links 4.8mm, oval links 6.4x4.4mm

18K Ribbon Chain

Discover the 18K Ribbon Chain by Temple St. Clair: Gold ovals and round links, perfect for any pendant or on its own. Shop now!

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Classic Round chain: 6.4mm

18K Classic Round Chain

Discover the 18K Classic Round Chain by Temple St. Clair: Perfect for any pendant, available in multiple lengths. Shop now!

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Classic Oval chain: 7.9x6.7mm (closest to the Syna thick link chain, but Syna's width is slightly narrower.)

18K Classic Oval Chain

Discover the 18K Classic Oval Chain by Temple St. Clair: Custom-made, versatile for pendants or stand-alone wear. Available in multiple lengths. Shop now!

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(I have not seen any Syna chains in person. I originally found one on the Neiman Marcus website. It is the large link 30" even though NM gives no information.)

 

[DS2006]

This is the 18" btw. Agree with @etoile de mer that it's a personal preference--i think trying it on in person will really help!

Really beautiful, thank you! I think the other consideration is the length one plans to wear the amulet. I want mine (medium or large) at 32-34" so any of the chains will appear a little different at 18" versus 36". I might like the ribbon for my starfish if I get the round for my long ones!

 

[BigAkoya]

Really beautiful, thank you! I think the other consideration is the length one plans to wear the amulet. I want mine (medium or large) at 32-34" so any of the chains will appear a little different at 18" versus 36". I might like the ribbon for my starfish if I get the round for my long ones!

I think I missed your starfish and cannot seem to find it in this thread. I love starfishes! @etoile de mer got me hooked on starfishes! Can you please post your amazing starfish?

 

[etoile de mer]

This is the 18" btw. Agree with @etoile de mer that it's a personal preference--i think trying it on in person will really help!

I love your moonstone amulet, and it looks beautiful on the ribbon chain! My trouble is I love all the chains!

 

[etoile de mer]

CHAIN INFORMATION I had emailed Syna when I first discovered their chains and got a reply today. So I am going to provide the information I have in case someone wants another option for chains that are similar in style to TSC at a lower price. I will also give measurements of the three most common TSC chains used for amulets so you can compare. I did ask Syna if they'd make the chains longer, and they said yes, it just takes a couple of weeks longer (at present). Theirs are also 18k. They recommended the thick link chain for heavy pendants, so I would definitely think the large amulets would need the thick link and possibly the medium. The thick one may look closer to TSC anyway (but possibly not as thick).

Also, Syna has a brown vintage leather 36" cord similar to TSC for only $200 (1/2022)!!! The length better allows knotting than the TSC one, in my opinion. It's a great alternative to a chain and a good temporary solution for someone who hasn't decided on a chain. It's currently a pre-order and takes several weeks to arrive.

Syna chain page: https://synajewels.com/collections/chains

Medium link chain: oval links 5x4mm (probably best for smaller pendants)

Medium Link Chains

Medium Link Chains - This fantastic Medium Link Chains is available at a great price with excellent delivery options. Buy it online today from Syna Jewels.

synajewels.com

Large link chain: oval links 6x5mm (oval but close to Classic Round size)

Large Link Chains

Large Link Chains - This fantastic Large Link Chains is available at a great price with excellent delivery options. Buy it online today from Syna Jewels.

synajewels.com

Thick link chain: oval links 8x6mm (as of 1/2022, this is $3000 for 30", so $100 an inch if you want longer)

Thick Link Chains

Thick Link Chains - This fantastic Thick Link Chains is available at a great price with excellent delivery options. Buy it online today from Syna Jewels.

synajewels.com

Brown vintage leather cord (36"): https://synajewels.com/collections/chains/products/vintage-leather-cord

Temple St. Clair chains: https://templestclair.com/collections/the-chains

Ribbon chain: round links 4.8mm, oval links 6.4x4.4mm

18K Ribbon Chain

Discover the 18K Ribbon Chain by Temple St. Clair: Gold ovals and round links, perfect for any pendant or on its own. Shop now!

templestclair.com

Classic Round chain: 6.4mm

18K Classic Round Chain

Discover the 18K Classic Round Chain by Temple St. Clair: Perfect for any pendant, available in multiple lengths. Shop now!

templestclair.com

Classic Oval chain: 7.9x6.7mm (closest to the Syna thick link chain, but Syna's width is slightly narrower.)

18K Classic Oval Chain

Discover the 18K Classic Oval Chain by Temple St. Clair: Custom-made, versatile for pendants or stand-alone wear. Available in multiple lengths. Shop now!

templestclair.com

@DS2006, many thanks for the gathering and sharing all this great info!

 

[DS2006]

I think I missed your starfish and cannot seem to find it in this thread. I love starfishes! @etoile de mer got me hooked on starfishes! Can you please post your amazing starfish?

My amazing starfish is only on my wishlist!!! I love them, too! But here it is on the model:

 

[BigAkoya]

My amazing starfish is only on my wishlist!!! I love them, too! But here it is on the model:

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That is beautiful!!! The model is wearing starfish earrings too!
I hope you get this piece too.. it's pretty! Thanks for sharing this.

 

[restricter]

Thank you for your input! Yes, I think the chain is too thick too. For big pendants, I like a thinner as well as I want the focal point to be the pendant.

I don't think they've done any pieces in WG. I asked to a photo of anything in WG, but I was sent another mockup (a pendant) and that also did not look good. He said he would keep looking, which to me, translates to "nothing in their historical data."

Your Tolomeo is the bomb! Your YG set comment is so funny and timely...
I showed my husband my mockup Tolomeo and also showed him yours in YG. My husband said, "hers in YG looks exquisite, yours in WG looks like a cheapy pendant." Then he also said, "you keep talking about this pendant, why don't you just get a YG set, you need get over not liking YG."

Well, if I ever got a Tolomeo, I already know my set, so that's the easy part. I am just not a YG person anymore.
I have one YG locket left (on a long YG chain). I think I will dust it off and wear it tomorrow and see how I feel. Thanks for the inspiration!

Of course they’ve done pieces in white gold before! They’ve also done pieces in rose gold. Here’s a photo showing each.

 

[DS2006]

That is beautiful!!! The model is wearing starfish earrings too!
I hope you get this piece too.. it's pretty! Thanks for sharing this.

I think the moonstone is just dreamy in this piece. Wearing it as a shorter pendant (as pictured) should keep the moonstone safe. I plan to get it as soon as I can catch a Bloomies sale. I don't want this one to be discontinued before I can get it. I'd love to have it for summer! (I am still more of a white metal person, too...BUT I think these TSC pieces are so beautiful that it's worth getting a few special ones!)

 

[etoile de mer]

I was recently able to try the two sizes of the Classic Moonstone ring. Both the larger and the smaller versions felt too big in scale for me, but both are beautiful, and were fun to try. Sharing pics here if of interest. I wasn't going to share my full hand pic, as don't like the way it looks! But will do so here among friends! For reference, on my ring finger I wear size 5.5 and on my middle finger, size 7. Both these rings were size 6.5.

 

[BigAkoya]

Any owl lovers out there?
I can't believe the owl ring just showed up on her website! The owl ring is from her special Golden Menagerie collection she had a few years ago. I've only seen it in photos. I've been through her website often, and I do not recall seeing this piece. Perhaps I missed it.

Here it is in case anyone is interested: 18K Athena Owl Ring – Temple St. Clair (templestclair.com)

In case you were not aware, she has another book.. Golden Menagerie, Temple St. Clair book | ASSOULINE
The cover shows the owl ring. Scroll through and see other photos. I usually buy most jewelry and gem books to study them. However, I did not buy this book as some of the pieces are scary to me. The bat is frightening, and I feel the fox is going to bite me.

If anyone has this book, I'd love to hear your thoughts.