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#661
iggybedora said:
Oh no! For the price, you would think TSC would have better quality control. I do agree that the moon face design doesn't come through. I actually returned one in the smallest size. Maybe you can exchange the pendant? Perhaps even contact TSC directly?
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I realize it's kind of "entry level" but it's also a mini tolomeo so the stones should be top notch.
I purchased it from Saks 20% off sale. I suppose I could order another at full price and choose. I expect having to order multiples from HSN in order to get one acceptable one but that's a significant price point difference
 
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poopsie said:
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I realize it's kind of "entry level" but it's also a mini tolomeo so the stones should be top notch.
I purchased it from Saks 20% off sale. I suppose I could order another at full price and choose. I expect having to order multiples from HSN in order to get one acceptable one but that's a significant price point difference
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I bet if you email customer support, they would let you exchange it without sacrificing the discount. Ugh still frustrating to deal with I know
 
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poopsie said:
I've been struggling with my little collection. I originally purchased the small orbit and moon pendants and they are small. So I ordered the same ones in medium. I like them BUT I am not overwhelmed. The larger moon is cool but looks like a hunk of glass. I just received the medium orbit pendant today and while I love the larger size some of the stones are 'duds'. It's hard to capture but definitely noticable in the sun. I'm leaning towards the small pendants either as earring charms or together on a chain with spacer beads.
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So sorry to hear you're disappointed with your pieces! I do love the Moonface pendants, but probably easier to discern the moon face in the largest size. Regarding the 3 ring Orbit pendant, I'm wondering if you received a piece that's been damaged (perhaps previously returned). Do the sapphires you're unhappy with looked cracked? Maybe have a look with a magnifying lens or, better yet, a loupe if you have one.
 
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@poopsie, I agree with @iggybedora and @etoile de mer. If you like the 3 ring orbit pendant but it's the quality of some of the sapphire stones that you're unhappy with, perhaps give Saks a call and explain the situation. Chances are they might ship you a replacement after you've sent your current one back. And if the replacement is not to your liking either, I'm sure you can return that as well and get a refund.

Regarding the moonface pendant, I've found that flat-bottomed rock crystal pendants can sometimes look very glassy and not reflecting any light. I'm wondering if it will look better paired with another pendant on the same chain? I've seen that look on TSC's tagged photos on instagram.
 
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poopsie said:
I've been struggling with my little collection. I originally purchased the small orbit and moon pendants and they are small. So I ordered the same ones in medium. I like them BUT I am not overwhelmed. The larger moon is cool but looks like a hunk of glass. I just received the medium orbit pendant today and while I love the larger size some of the stones are 'duds'. It's hard to capture but definitely noticable in the sun. I'm leaning towards the small pendants either as earring charms or together on a chain with spacer beads.
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Did you wipe the dull stones with a soft cloth to make sure it wasn’t something greasy obscuring their sparkle?
 
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#672
wenlet said:
I didn’t know about Temple St Clair before, this forum is going to be the death of me (or my bank account)

This may just be the favourite piece of jewelry I’ve ever bought

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I know what you mean. I recently discovered TSC (from the VCA forum) and my collection is growing at an alarming rate. I did have to return a few things but I feel SO GOOD when I wear her pieces.
 
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wenlet said:
I didn’t know about Temple St Clair before, this forum is going to be the death of me (or my bank account)

This may just be the favourite piece of jewelry I’ve ever bought

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That ring is a fabulous piece, and it also goes really well with your bracelets!

I love her work. It's so original and beautiful and has meaning behind it!

(One more thing. I don't know if you have read through this thread, but Bloomingdales and Saks carry many TSC pieces, and they are on sale periodically...often 20% off and possibly 25% at times.)
 
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wenlet said:
I didn’t know about Temple St Clair before, this forum is going to be the death of me (or my bank account)

This may just be the favourite piece of jewelry I’ve ever bought

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Thanks for sharing with us! :flowers: That's such a fun piece! Do you think you'll also wear it as a pendant? Looking forward to seeing your moonstone ring, if you'd like to share on arrival. If you're like me, once you have one of her moonstone creations you'll want more! :smile:
 
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I am obsessed- it has such an antiquities Italian Renaissance feel and its kind of like an adult fidget spinner the way my thin Cartier trinity ring is, but super amped up! I do plan to wear it as a pendant as well but only have shorter silver or platinum chains; I ordered a longer yellow gold chain from one of the recommendations on this thread.

My other ring is likely to arrive next week- the classic moonstone ring. The moonstone is one of my birthstones!
 
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