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

[BigAkoya]

My chains came today and I took a couple of quick pictures before I head out the door! The smaller is the 18" ribbon chain and the larger is the 32" oval. I am not wild about where the 32" one hits me. I don't want an amulet right between my boobs. I also think the oval is an appropriate size for a large amulet, but it's really not necessary to have one this size for a medium. In reality, the ribbon would be a nice size for a long chain for a medium amulet. So one idea I have is to get another 18" ribbon and be able to join the two and wear it long or short.

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I think a 34" would be perfect. It's always that magical 34", isn't it?
I agree once you hang an amulet on the 32", it will make a further dent between your boobies.
Maybe TSC can extend it by 2"?

I think you may find two 18" annoying as you will see the clasp. Even if it's the "TSC clasp", it's an obvious clasp and won't land in a nice position. You have to put one clasp behind your neck, and because it's 18", the second clasp will be half way down the chain. Then, if you try to balance out showing two clasps showing (one on either side), that's a goofy look to me.

When I was emailing with TSC about Tolomeo and a matching long WG chain. I mentioned I would want it around 34" but not sure (maybe a 35") until I saw how it landed on me. I didn't get any pushback on having a custom length, so I am sure TSC will add a few inches to a stock YG piece.

 

[poopsie]

Here you go. My photography skills are poor.

Holy wow!
i had no idea the large amulets were.......well.......so LARGE
I have no way to see TSC here in person

 

[DS2006]

I think a 34" would be perfect. It's always that magical 34", isn't it?
I agree once you hang an amulet on the 32", it will make a further dent between your boobies.
Maybe TSC can extend it by 2"?

I think you may find two 18" annoying as you will see the clasp. Even if it's the "TSC clasp", it's an obvious clasp and won't land in a nice position. You have to put one clasp behind your neck, and because it's 18", the second clasp will be half way down the chain. Then, if you try to balance out showing two clasps showing (one on either side), that's a goofy look to me.

When I was emailing with TSC about Tolomeo and a matching long WG chain. I mentioned I would want it around 34" but not sure (maybe a 35") until I saw how it landed on me. I didn't get any pushback on having a custom length, so I am sure TSC will add a few inches to a stock YG piece.

I knew I’d probably want 34”, too!!!! I was just trying to think of a way not to have to deal with the hassle of having one lengthened! But I guess that’s really the only sensible way! Thank you!

I said I was going to get an amulet before deciding on a chain (which was a good idea!), but I couldn’t resist the good deal for ordering during that last sale. I think ribbon should work because @etoupebirkin chose that for the large Tolomeo. I love the oval for my locket, but if I mainly will have medium amulets or Tolomeo, I am not sure I need a long chain as large as the oval.

All opinions welcome on the chain issue!!!

 

[smile10281]

I knew I’d probably want 34”, too!!!! I was just trying to think of a way not to have to deal with the hassle of having one lengthened! But I guess that’s really the only sensible way! Thank you!

I said I was going to get an amulet before deciding on a chain (which was a good idea!), but I couldn’t resist the good deal for ordering during that last sale. I think ribbon should work because @etoupebirkin chose that for the large Tolomeo. I love the oval for my locket, but if I mainly will have medium amulets or Tolomeo, I am not sure I need a long chain as large as the oval.

All opinions welcome on the chain issue!!!

Lovely chains @DS2006 !! Thank you for sharing pics! It’s nice to see the ribbon and classic oval side by side; the ribbon is a lot more substantial than I thought!

I agree about the oval chain not being necessary for a medium size amulet. What about the classic round? Or would that chain only be of interest at the shorter length (18 or 24”)?

I think a medium amulet could also work on a ribbon chain.

 

[DS2006]

Lovely chains @DS2006 !! Thank you for sharing pics! It’s nice to see the ribbon and classic oval side by side; the ribbon is a lot more substantial than I thought!

I agree about the oval chain not being necessary for a medium size amulet. What about the classic round? Or would that chain only be of interest at the shorter length (18 or 24”)?

I think a medium amulet could also work on a ribbon chain.

I hope to be able to see the classic round next month when we go to Charleston. It is hard to explain, but sometimes I think the chains that have alternating or all ovals seem to hang better, at least in pictures. So I really need to try on the classic round to see how it looks in a long chain. Technically, the size would be good as it is between the classic oval and the ribbon. But I do have to add that the ribbon chain reflects light well and looks really pretty. I just hope they have one large amulet so I can sort of settle in my mind if there is one chain I like for both sizes of amulets or one that goes best with medium if I think that's the only size amulet I want!

 

[etoile de mer]

My chains came today and I took a couple of quick pictures before I head out the door! The smaller is the 18" ribbon chain and the larger is the 32" oval. I am not wild about where the 32" one hits me. I don't want an amulet right between my boobs. I also think the oval is an appropriate size for a large amulet, but it's really not necessary to have one this size for a medium. In reality, the ribbon would be a nice size for a long chain for a medium amulet. So one idea I have is to get another 18" ribbon and be able to join the two and wear it long or short.

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@DS2006, thanks so much for sharing pics! Hopefully all will become more clear once you settle on which size amulets you like. I agree with @BigAkoya, I'd be more inclined to get one long chain (if you decide you need one) vs attaching 2 shorter ones, as it's more pleasing aesthetically. I also think it would likely be easy for them to add extra links to whatever chain you decide works best. I'm 5-5", and also prefer a bit longer, 34"+ vs 32". Regarding the 32" Classic Oval you just received, how does it compare with 24" you already have? Other than the lobster claw clasp vs S hook, do they appear virtually the same (link shape, gauge, color)? Just curious as the older chains were made in Italy, and the newer are made in the US.

 

[DS2006]

@DS2006, thanks so much for sharing pics! Hopefully all will become more clear once you settle on which size amulets you like. I agree with @BigAkoya, I'd be more inclined to get one long chain (if you decide you need one) vs attaching 2 shorter ones, as it's more pleasing aesthetically. I also think it would likely be easy for them to add extra links to whatever chain you decide works best. I'm 5-5", and also prefer a bit longer, 34"+ vs 32". Regarding the 32" Classic Oval you just received, how does it compare with 24" you already have? Other than the lobster claw clasp vs S hook, do they appear virtually the same (link shape, gauge, color)? Just curious as the older chains were made in Italy, and the newer are made in the US.

Yes, I agree, it makes no sense to get these chains and not get them the right length! Once I know which 32" chain(s?) I end up with, I'll contact TSC and ask about the lengthening (2"). I think it is an advantage that they make the chains here in terms of having them lengthened!

Great question regarding comparing the oval chains! I had not thought to do so, probably because the new one seemed to be exactly the same. But I did take them both out, and they do appear to be exactly the same other than the clasp. 18k certainly can vary in color, but these are extremely close. It is good to know that the quality has not changed!

 

[etoile de mer]

Holy wow!
i had no idea the large amulets were.......well.......so LARGE
I have no way to see TSC here in person

Many of us here are in a similar situation. The TSC website has lots of great modelling pics, so is very helpful for size reference and comparison. She creates a lot of beautiful, statement pieces!

 

[etoile de mer]

Yes, I agree, it makes no sense to get these chains and not get them the right length! Once I know which 32" chain(s?) I end up with, I'll contact TSC and ask about the lengthening (2"). I think it is an advantage that they make the chains here in terms of having them lengthened!

Great question regarding comparing the oval chains! I had not thought to do so, probably because the new one seemed to be exactly the same. But I did take them both out, and they do appear to be exactly the same other than the clasp. 18k certainly can vary in color, but these are extremely close. It is good to know that the quality has not changed!

Thank you so much for comparing! The larger link chains I saw in person (years back) were those made in Italy. So glad to know they're very much the same!

 

[Vermeer]

Bloomingdale’s is having a president’s day sale event in store and TSC pieces are 20% off, FYI

 

[poopsie]

Bloomingdale’s is having a president’s day sale event in store and TSC pieces are 20% off, FYI

I wonder if SAs can ship honoring the discount

 

[Vermeer]

I wonder if SAs can ship honoring the discount

Yes, I’m having mine shipped to me. I never even met the SA who helped me. Also, I called the customer service to see if the order is going to be credited to my loyalist account and to my surprise, there is a $50 GC to every $200 spent event going on. So I ended up saving 40% off on my order.

 

[poopsie]

Yes, I’m having mine shipped to me. I never even met the SA who helped me. Also, I called the customer service to see if the order is going to be credited to my loyalist account and to my surprise, there is a $50 GC to every $200 spent event going on. So I ended up saving 40% off on my order.

Did you have to use a bloomies card to get the rewards? I think mine is probably close to limit

 

[Vermeer]

Did you have to use a bloomies card to get the rewards? I think mine is probably close to limit

No I used a regular credit card.

 

[DS2006]

Yes, I’m having mine shipped to me. I never even met the SA who helped me. Also, I called the customer service to see if the order is going to be credited to my loyalist account and to my surprise, there is a $50 GC to every $200 spent event going on. So I ended up saving 40% off on my order.

Wow, thank you for that info! It really is helpful when people share news of sales on this thread!!! Are you assuming all stores are offering this sale? This is an excellent deal!