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

[restricter]

Yes, the chains are pricey but you only need one to wear with as many amulets as you add to your collection.

Here’s my Arno chain with one of my favorite amulets — straight from the cover of Alchemy. This amulet needs a sturdy chain because let me tell you, it’s VERY heavy.

For those of you pondering the purchase of Menagerie, if you like seeing her museum pieces and enjoy reading about her creative process, it’s worth it. I tend to purchase her animal-themed pieces, so it was a must have.

 

[etoile de mer]

Yes, the chains are pricey but you only need one to wear with as many amulets as you add to your collection.

Here’s my Arno chain with one of my favorite amulets — straight from the cover of Alchemy. This amulet needs a sturdy chain because let me tell you, it’s VERY heavy.

For those of you pondering the purchase of Menagerie, if you like seeing her museum pieces and enjoy reading about her creative process, it’s worth it. I tend to purchase her animal-themed pieces, so it was a must have.

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Beautiful, thanks for sharing! While I'd love one of her large amulets, weight is one of my concerns. Plus I imagine the Arno adds some weight, too. It's been a while since I've had a chance to try on these larger pieces. Is your Arno a 32", and regarding weight, do you find it tiring to wear this set...does it start to feel too heavy?

 

[restricter]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing! While I'd love one of her large amulets, weight is one of my concerns. Plus I imagine the Arno adds some weight, too. It's been a while since I've had a chance to try on these larger pieces. Is your Arno a 32", and regarding weight, do you find it tiring to wear this set...does it start to feel too heavy?

Yes, it’s a 32” but I don’t find it heavy. I love the substantial feel.

 

[etoile de mer]

Yes, it’s a 32” but I don’t find it heavy. I love the substantial feel.

Yes, the Arno is beautifully substantial. Regarding weight, sorry, I wasn't clear. Do you find your large amulet tiring to wear due to its weight?

 

[restricter]

Yes, the Arno is beautifully substantial. Regarding weight, sorry, I wasn't clear. Do you find your large amulet tiring to wear due to its weight?

Not at all but ymmv.

 

[DS2006]

Yes, the chains are pricey but you only need one to wear with as many amulets as you add to your collection.

Here’s my Arno chain with one of my favorite amulets — straight from the cover of Alchemy. This amulet needs a sturdy chain because let me tell you, it’s VERY heavy.

For those of you pondering the purchase of Menagerie, if you like seeing her museum pieces and enjoy reading about her creative process, it’s worth it. I tend to purchase her animal-themed pieces, so it was a must have.

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Oh my, I know it is not easy to do, but can you try to get a picture of this chain and amulet on? I'd love to see the proportions! We've been discussing different chains for different size amulets and I'd really like to see the Arno with an amulet. I am thinking large vine might need at least a classic oval. I was thinking classic round for a medium amulet, but I don't think that would be best for a large one!

That's an amazing amulet and chain!!! Please show us more of your collection when you get a chance! I so wish I had started collecting her pieces earlier!!!!

 

[restricter]

Oh my, I know it is not easy to do, but can you try to get a picture of this chain and amulet on? I'd love to see the proportions! We've been discussing different chains for different size amulets and I'd really like to see the Arno with an amulet. I am thinking large vine might need at least a classic oval. I was thinking classic round for a medium amulet, but I don't think that would be best for a large one!

That's an amazing amulet and chain!!! Please show us more of your collection when you get a chance! I so wish I had started collecting her pieces earlier!!!!

Here’s a photo from my “archives”. The chain isn’t worn full length (there’s at least 5 inches hanging down my back). I’ll try to post a few more pieces tomorrow.

 

[BigAkoya]

Yes, the chains are pricey but you only need one to wear with as many amulets as you add to your collection.

Here’s my Arno chain with one of my favorite amulets — straight from the cover of Alchemy. This amulet needs a sturdy chain because let me tell you, it’s VERY heavy.

For those of you pondering the purchase of Menagerie, if you like seeing her museum pieces and enjoy reading about her creative process, it’s worth it. I tend to purchase her animal-themed pieces, so it was a must have.

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I love how you hung two bold amulets on the Arno. Your collection sounds amazing.
You mentioned you liked the Golden Menagerie book and animals... did you by chance get the owl ring?
I am thinking that piece might look good made in WG. I thought that collection was one-of-a-kind, but it seems she will make them again like owl, which is nice (unless the owl did not sell as it's the original piece from the exhibition). That owl is such a creative piece to piece..

Please kindly share more of your gorgeous collection!

 

[DS2006]

Here’s a photo from my “archives”. The chain isn’t worn full length (there’s at least 5 inches hanging down my back). I’ll try to post a few more pieces tomorrow.

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Thank you! That is an impressive chain and I can see that it is great proportionally to the amulet! I hate to love that chain for obvious reasons!!!

 

[BigAkoya]

Here’s a photo from my “archives”. The chain isn’t worn full length (there’s at least 5 inches hanging down my back). I’ll try to post a few more pieces tomorrow.

By the way, your cat is so cute! Looks like a big puffy cuddly kitty!

 

[DS2006]

@BigAkoya I think the two amulets together are from the Alchemy book. I think hers is the top picture. I'd be way too scared to wear two amulets together because with their weight, it seems like they could damage each other (or just metal hitting metal or the other rock crystal).

 

[880]

I'm a perfume person, and I love florals. Rose is a flower I love, but I have never quite been able to find the perfect true rose scent

Very OT, but have you tried Frederic Malles Une Rose. I think it’s the white burgundy of rose scents. A complex rose without being modern and dark.

@etoile de mer , I love the moonstone rings on you! Love!

Could someone pls tell me what chain is paired with the amulet on The Gilded Age? I think I missed it in the discussion above

@restricter, I loved your action pic above with long chain!

i may be in the minority, but I love the TSC ball chain; it reminds me of a hardware store lanyard

 

[BigAkoya]

Very OT, but have you tried Frederic Malles Une Rose. I think it’s the white burgundy of rose scents. A complex rose without being modern and dark.

Yes, I have tried that. Too complex for me, and I really tried to love it as I love Frederic Malle.
I like a simple rose, a single, one note rose perfume.
That said, Carnal Flower is one of my favorites for a tuberose (next favorite is Fracas). Do you like tuberose? Carnal Flower is unforgettable, deep and sensuous. Great for snowy winter days... like now! Stay warm and safe.

 

[restricter]

I love how you hung two bold amulets on the Arno. Your collection sounds amazing.
You mentioned you liked the Golden Menagerie book and animals... did you by chance get the owl ring?
I am thinking that piece might look good made in WG. I thought that collection was one-of-a-kind, but it seems she will make them again like owl, which is nice (unless the owl did not sell as it's the original piece from the exhibition). That owl is such a creative piece to piece..

Please kindly share more of your gorgeous collection!

Unfortunately, I have very small fingers (size 4/47) so the owl would lose much of its impact being scaled down that much. It would also look weird. I do have an owl ring, but it’s a different one that can be worn every day.

The owl ring was one that was ‘in production’ and shows up from time to time on the Saks website.

 

[DS2006]

Unfortunately, I have very small fingers (size 4/47) so the owl would lose much of its impact being scaled down that much. It would also look weird. I do have an owl ring, but it’s a different one that can be worn every day.

The owl ring was one that was ‘in production’ and shows up from time to time on the Saks website.

I recall that you found some early pieces at sample sales. Do you ever shop for TSC at Bloomingdale's or Saks in NYC? The reason I am asking is that I'd like to possibly have an SA who would notify me if their store was having a sale (that's not online). Also, if I ever wanted to have a chain lengthened, I thought it might be more convenient to have a local SA close to TSC. I know Saks has the TSC flagship boutique. But it sounds like people have had good service from Bloomingdale's and they also seem to have good sales. What is your opinion on the best place(s) to buy TSC at a discount? I kind of want to stick with one store if possible, just so all the potential gift cards can be used more easily.