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

[smile10281]

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.

Very interested in this, myself!

 

[smile10281]

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

The chain paired with the amulet on the Gilded Age is the moon river necklace (https://templestclair.com/products/18k-moon-river-necklace-1?variant=41108527317185). It looks to me like the 18” (as opposed to 24”) version.

 

[iggybedora]

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.

I'll chime in w my TSC purchases--Bloomingdale's will email me 25% promos twice a year that can only be applied online. I usually wait until close to black friday and combine that promo witH Rakuten's cash back offer, which was 15% last year. Usually there will also be a Loyalist additional bonus, which will be in the form of a Bloomie's gift card (just know you won't get the main offer if you also use a promo code). In 2021, both Saks and Bloomie's were doing family and friends sale and allowed promo stacking so I was able to get my moonstone amulet for almost half off. Mehmet at Bloomingdale's was very helpful when I went in store. I have his card if anyone wants it.

 

[DS2006]

I'll chime in w my TSC purchases--Bloomingdale's will email me 25% promos twice a year that can only be applied online. I usually wait until close to black friday and combine that promo witH Rakuten's cash back offer, which was 15% last year. Usually there will also be a Loyalist additional bonus, which will be in the form of a Bloomie's gift card (just know you won't get the main offer if you also use a promo code). In 2021, both Saks and Bloomie's were doing family and friends sale and allowed promo stacking so I was able to get my moonstone amulet for almost half off. Mehmet at Bloomingdale's was very helpful when I went in store. I have his card if anyone wants it.

Wow, that's amazinggggg! Do you get the Bloomie 25% promos due to having a credit card or just Loyalist? And are you saying F&F sale applied to TSC? And sure, if you don't mind, send me Mehmet's card in messages.

 

[iggybedora]

Wow, that's amazinggggg! Do you get the Bloomie 25% promos due to having a credit card or just Loyalist? And are you saying F&F sale applied to TSC? And sure, if you don't mind, send me Mehmet's card in messages.

I actually don't have a Bloomie's credit card, although I probably should open one. I just signed up for their loyallist program and saw the emails with promo codes--they exclude a lot of brands but not TSC. I believe Saks will match btw. F&F did not apply to TSC last year but did the year before and they let you apply promos on top of it, which was wild. Last year they did $100 off every $300 but if you apply promo, it was a little less, like $50. I'll msg you his card.

 

[etoile de mer]

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

Hi @880! The moonstone rings were fun to try! The larger version is a very large statement ring, but even the smaller is quite large in scale for me (larger than I expected). I always thought I'd want one of her classic oval rings, but if sized down to 5.5 I think the side diamonds would get a bit lost. Glad I tried, a bit out of my system, now I can focus on other TSC items. !

I also love ball chains! I have various sizes of sterling silver ball chains that I use with silver pendants, and have the TSC version in a few lengths. Hers are quite fine, with tiny 1.5mm balls. I love that each chain, including these ones have a temple charm. This tiny temple is adorable!




Nice for use with her smaller pendants. Here shown with my small Dragonfly pendant.

 

[DS2006]

I actually don't have a Bloomie's credit card, although I probably should open one. I just signed up for their loyallist program and saw the emails with promo codes--they exclude a lot of brands but not TSC. I believe Saks will match btw. F&F did not apply to TSC last year but did the year before and they let you apply promos on top of it, which was wild. Last year they did $100 off every $300 but if you apply promo, it was a little less, like $50. I'll msg you his card.

Thank you! I'd be majorly thrilled with $100 off of every $300!!! I guess you have to try the promos and see what results in the lowest price!

 

[DS2006]

Hi @880! The moonstone rings were fun to try! The larger version is a very large statement ring, but even the smaller is quite large in scale for me (larger than I expected). I always thought I'd want one of her classic oval rings, but if sized down to 5.5 I think the side diamonds would get a bit lost. Glad I tried, a bit out of my system, now I can focus on other TSC items. !

I also love ball chains! I have various sizes of sterling silver ball chains that I use with silver pendants, and have the TSC version in a few lengths. Hers are quite fine, with tiny 1.5mm balls. I love that each chain, including these ones have a temple charm. This tiny temple is adorable!

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Nice for use with her smaller pendants. Here shown with my small Dragonfly pendant.

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I love these! (I am sure you're shocked to hear that!) I have thought the same thing about the small pendants with the beading looking great on the ball chains! I guess I am going to have to get all the chains at this point! (Probably not Arno and probably not the tiniest oval and round, though.)

I am thinking you may need to post more pictures for us, too!!!

 

[880]

Hi @880! The moonstone rings were fun to try! The larger version is a very large statement ring, but even the smaller is quite large in scale for me (larger than I expected). I always thought I'd want one of her classic oval rings, but if sized down to 5.5 I think the side diamonds would get a bit lost. Glad I tried, a bit out of my system, now I can focus on other TSC items. !

I also love ball chains! I have various sizes of sterling silver ball chains that I use with silver pendants, and have the TSC version in a few lengths. Hers are quite fine, with tiny 1.5mm balls. I love that each chain, including these ones have a temple charm. This tiny temple is adorable!

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Nice for use with her smaller pendants. Here shown with my small Dragonfly pendant.

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These are so fabulous! I love your TSC and what you picked! Thank you!
+1000 with @DS2006 for more of your pics pls!

 

[etoile de mer]

@DS2006 and @880, you two are so sweet! I think I've shown all my pieces, but happy to take more pics of any of my TSC if would be helpful. My collection is pretty small!

@DS2006, so funny regarding the chains! This is me regarding choosing a larger chain...with the refrain of "Arno or Classic Oval, Arno or Classic Oval", and I don't even have, nor have decided which large amulet I'd like, or if one suits me at all!

 

[DS2006]

@DS2006 and @880, you two are so sweet! I think I've shown all my pieces, but happy to take more pics of any of my TSC if would be helpful. My collection is pretty small!

@DS2006, so funny regarding the chains! This is me regarding choosing a larger chain...with the refrain of "Arno or Classic Oval, Arno or Classic Oval", and I don't even have, nor have decided which large amulet I'd like, or if one suits me at all!

That does sound like me....I have the chains planned out but not exactly what goes on them! I want a ball chain for a little pendant or two. I am thinking 18" ribbon for the starfish. I hope the classic round (long) is a decent size for a medium amulet. I really want to see more medium amulets, because I realize I'll be paying double for a Charleston one, because they are priced higher in the first place and there are no discounts. So I could probably get the starfish and a medium amulet for the same price as one Charleston one if I choose one of the regular medium amulets. Seeing them in person would help!!! I feel like a large amulet needs classic oval or even Arno, but I am cutting myself off from the Arno price range! I just sort of hate to have two oval chains, but it is a great chain! Like you, I have no idea if I'll even like a large amulet! So, we are doing a lot of speculating here!

 

[restricter]

Thank you! I'd be majorly thrilled with $100 off of every $300!!! I guess you have to try the promos and see what results in the lowest price!

Exactly what you read — you need to watch the promos and use Rakuten.

 

[restricter]

That does sound like me....I have the chains planned out but not exactly what goes on them! I want a ball chain for a little pendant or two. I am thinking 18" ribbon for the starfish. I hope the classic round (long) is a decent size for a medium amulet. I really want to see more medium amulets, because I realize I'll be paying double for a Charleston one, because they are priced higher in the first place and there are no discounts. So I could probably get the starfish and a medium amulet for the same price as one Charleston one if I choose one of the regular medium amulets. Seeing them in person would help!!! I feel like a large amulet needs classic oval or even Arno, but I am cutting myself off from the Arno price range! I just sort of hate to have two oval chains, but it is a great chain! Like you, I have no idea if I'll even like a large amulet! So, we are doing a lot of speculating here!

Actually, the Charleston pieces are priced about average for the amount of gold and diamonds on each.

 

[DS2006]

Actually, the Charleston pieces are priced about average for the amount of gold and diamonds on each.

Well, that makes me feel much better! Thank you for pointing that out...it definitely makes sense now that I think about it!

(Next I may need coaching about Rakuten! I am aware of it but don't really know how it works!)

 

[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!

As promised, this is my owl ring. It’s an everyday piece and I have the matching pendant and earrings. I also have some other owls. I seem to have built a collection of them. Next to cats, owls are definitely up there on my list.