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

[DS2006]

Hi! I have the medium vine and I love it. I usually wear it long, on a 32” chain. When I bought it, I wore it on a chain from a different brand (oval link but much smaller links compared to TSC). I’ve attached a pic that I had taken where I’ve doubled up the chain such that the amulet is hanging around 16”.

I have since purchased the classic oval chain (TSC brand) in the same length that I love to pair it with (thanks for enabling me @DS2006!). Pic of that attached, too. Please excuse the linty look of my sweater!

I bought this amulet sight unseen and was a little concerned that it would be overwhelmingly big. I didn’t really consider the small size, though, because I preferred the detail on the medium size. Happy to say I have no regrets about that choice!

Totally a personal choice, of course. Btw, I remembered seeing pics on Instagram comparing the small and medium vine amulets. (I don’t know/follow the user, but want to give her credit! Username is dearbeautifulworld). I found them when scouring the internet for pictures of the amulet. I’ve grabbed some screenshots of her pictures in case they might be of interest to you.

Would love to hear what you decide! Feel free to let us know

ETA - in reviewing the IG post, I saw that she actually decided to keep the small vine. Added a screenshot of her description.

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Oh, I am SO excited that you bought the classic oval chain for your beautiful vine amulet! They look wonderful together! It actually makes me feel better in that now I can be sure the medium Charleston amulets will be fine on that chain (although I hope to see all the styles when I go)! I was afraid to take the tag off before I saw the amulets! Someone else here (I think @etoile de mer) said that part of the total look is the TSC chain, and that really compelled me to try and get her chains! Thankfully, the sales make that a little more realistic! I do think the total look is enhanced with her chains, because they are fairly unique and compliment the pendants and amulets!

 

[wenlet]

Where are TSC pieces usually made these days? My Astrid ring says “Made in Italy” in the description but most other items just say Imported…

 

[DS2006]

for the ladies with the rock crystal amulets, particularly the vine one, do you find the small or medium size to be more wearable?

To me, the small ones are only for the shorter chains (16-18"). The medium can be worn long or short, but I plan to get a medium to wear long just like @smile10281 does a few posts above! I personally would only wear a large long, but I have seen pictures of models wearing them shorter online. I am pretty sure I have seen pictures of Temple St. Clair wearing the large Vine amulet on a long chain or cord.

 

[DS2006]

Where are TSC pieces usually made these days? My Astrid ring says “Made in Italy” in the description but most other items just say Imported…

I found this info on her site under Supply Chain:

"Temple St. Clair founded her eponymous company in Florence, Italy and has continued to work with Florentine master goldsmiths, setters, chiselers, and engravers since the 1980’s. As Temple St. Clair has grown and expanded, we have sought out some of the greatest artisanal hands worldwide. We have extended our reach to other jewelry centers in Italy; to Italian goldsmiths who have set up workshops in Thailand; and to individual craftsmen in Sri Lanka (ancient Ceylon). Each of these countries has a rich tradition of fine gold work. We have also brought some work home to the United States; many of our wonderful chains are made domestically."

 

[smile10281]

Oh, I am SO excited that you bought the classic oval chain for your beautiful vine amulet! They look wonderful together! It actually makes me feel better in that now I can be sure the medium Charleston amulets will be fine on that chain (although I hope to see all the styles when I go)! I was afraid to take the tag off before I saw the amulets! Someone else here (I think @etoile de mer) said that part of the total look is the TSC chain, and that really compelled me to try and get her chains! Thankfully, the sales make that a little more realistic! I do think the total look is enhanced with her chains, because they are fairly unique and compliment the pendants and amulets!

Thank you @DS2006 ! I totally agree with you and @etoile de mer that her chains pair so well with her pendants and amulets! I do like the way the amulet looks on my other chain but love it more with the TSC chain. This is a bit of a slippery slope for me!

I am so excited for your trip to SC and visit to Croghans! It’s coming up very soon, right?

 

[wenlet]

I found this info on her site under Supply Chain:

"Temple St. Clair founded her eponymous company in Florence, Italy and has continued to work with Florentine master goldsmiths, setters, chiselers, and engravers since the 1980’s. As Temple St. Clair has grown and expanded, we have sought out some of the greatest artisanal hands worldwide. We have extended our reach to other jewelry centers in Italy; to Italian goldsmiths who have set up workshops in Thailand; and to individual craftsmen in Sri Lanka (ancient Ceylon). Each of these countries has a rich tradition of fine gold work. We have also brought some work home to the United States; many of our wonderful chains are made domestically."

Hmm, good to know… all my fine jewelry is made in France or Italy, with the exception of the jade bangle I never take off which was a gift from my parents

 

[WingNut]

Just remember that Friends and Family sales will likely happen in late March and early April. It will be wonderful if you can also use your Saks code! You may have read before that you can also get a 15% off code from Bloomingdales for signing up for emails, if you haven't already.

On Bloomies last sale, I had them order 2 items I wanted from TSC that they do not carry. I have not received them yet and it has been 4 weeks. Bottom line is that it seems to be possible to order anything on the TSC site through Bloomingdale's and get the sale price. The downside is that you have no idea how long it will take. I think mine may be taking longer than usual because the SA is on vacation. Ordering through a SA by phone, I was only able to get the sale price. I was not able to add a second discount such as the email sign-up code. The extra code worked for me with an online order, though.

Thank you! Yes I’ve decided to wait a bit for F&F since I’m still undecided on how to proceed… that beehive one is stunning I just need to know I won’t get tired of the elaborateness of it.

For the simpler one… still trying to decide if I want the moon phase one, and then in either med or small.

I’m trying to remember if my old one was x small or small. If it was XS then the small might be perfect.

Or I’ll switch the sizes….

Do you you think the more elaborate designs are presented better in the med-large amulets and simpler in smaller? Or the opposite?

 

[DS2006]

Thank you! Yes I’ve decided to wait a bit for F&F since I’m still undecided on how to proceed… that beehive one is stunning I just need to know I won’t get tired of the elaborateness of it.

For the simpler one… still trying to decide if I want the moon phase one, and then in either med or small.

I’m trying to remember if my old one was x small or small. If it was XS then the small might be perfect.

Or I’ll switch the sizes….

Do you you think the more elaborate designs are presented better in the med-large amulets and simpler in smaller? Or the opposite?

The more elaborate designs are better in the medium and large amulets, in my opinion. There’s just more detail the larger they are. So I’d go with medium at minimum for ones with detailed design. Beehive seems to be in medium and large, and I’d probably go with medium on that one. My favorite little amulet is this one! I think the simple designs work well in small and xs.

18K Diamond Classic Round Amulet

Discover the 18K Diamond Classic Round Amulet by Temple St. Clair: Featuring four expertly crafted diamonds and our signature triple granulation. Shop now!

templestclair.com

 

[DS2006]

Thank you @DS2006 ! I totally agree with you and @etoile de mer that her chains pair so well with her pendants and amulets! I do like the way the amulet looks on my other chain but love it more with the TSC chain. This is a bit of a slippery slope for me!

I am so excited for your trip to SC and visit to Croghans! It’s coming up very soon, right?

Yes! I am going next weekend! I am excited, too!

 

[iggybedora]

Hmm, good to know… all my fine jewelry is made in France or Italy, with the exception of the jade bangle I never take off which was a gift from my parents

Because she has so much history with Florence, I had expected all of her jewelry to be made in Italy. The tags from Saks will sometimes say where a piece was made.

 

[Redd]

Just purchased this cutie from Saks for an upcoming birthday. I love it, but was disappointed that it didn’t arrive in a TSC pouch and box. It ruined it a bit for me as this is my first piece! Does Saks have her boxes and would they give me one if I went to the store? The store didn’t have the piece in stock, or I would’ve purchased there.

 

[WingNut]

Just purchased this cutie from Saks for an upcoming birthday. I love it, but was disappointed that it didn’t arrive in a TSC pouch and box. It ruined it a bit for me as this is my first piece! Does Saks have her boxes and would they give me one if I went to the store? The store didn’t have the piece in stock, or I would’ve purchased there.
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Oh I love the owl! Please post modeling photos when you can....and I hope you get the box. Is this the small?

 

[DS2006]

Just purchased this cutie from Saks for an upcoming birthday. I love it, but was disappointed that it didn’t arrive in a TSC pouch and box. It ruined it a bit for me as this is my first piece! Does Saks have her boxes and would they give me one if I went to the store? The store didn’t have the piece in stock, or I would’ve purchased there.
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I have purchased from Bloomingdale's and my items came in Bloomingdale's boxes but they did send me the TSC travel pouches. I think the only way to get the TSC box is to buy directly from TSC. But for most of us, buying on sale through Bloomingdale's or Saks is much more beneficial than getting the actual TSC box! Happy birthday and congrats on your beautiful amulet!

 

[poopsie]

Just purchased this cutie from Saks for an upcoming birthday. I love it, but was disappointed that it didn’t arrive in a TSC pouch and box. It ruined it a bit for me as this is my first piece! Does Saks have her boxes and would they give me one if I went to the store? The store didn’t have the piece in stock, or I would’ve purchased there.
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It's been hit and miss for me with the boxes. I've ordered from Bloomies and Saks
Saks sent me a piece in their store box and it was wrapped beautifully. Bloomies sent me a pendant just thrown loosely in a store box. But I've also reeived a TSC box from them too so who can guess

 

[poopsie]

The Gem Galaxy: The Best Of Celestial Jewelry

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Unfortunately this came up on my news feed and I think I will be exploring some of these designers, some of whom have some really nice things in the TSC vein.
I have to admit I'm kind of disappointed by the "imported" sourcing with so many of the gem pieces. I feel the issues I saw with the celestial pieces I received might be due to this "downsourcing" of labor. Not intending to denegrate the artisans in those locations BUT if I'm paying made in Italy (or France or wherever) prices I want that level of quality. Yes, that horse left the barn years ago but since I'm buying fashion and not a kidney I can take a pass.
I still like many TSC pieces-----I really want to see the starfish pendant! Can't wait for it to get here
Waiting to see what the next sale offers too, so............