One of the TSC masterpieces for sure!
Only three more days until my TSC Croghan’s visit!!!
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One of the TSC masterpieces for sure!
Only three more days until my TSC Croghan’s visit!!!
I LOVE that the sundial bangle is also a functional sundial showing the time in Florence and NYC… genius!!
Great to know TSC is included! I got a postcard from Saks announcing F&F, which was surprising since I can’t recall buying anything there! I am hoping to decide on a chain tomorrow for the amulet in case I like one better than classic oval (since I already have that one in 24”).
@DS2006, wishing you a fun trip! Hoping something beautiful finds a home with you! 
@restricter, saw this and thought of you!
I periodically check this jeweler's website as they sometimes have unusual pieces, and I appreciate that they take their own photos plus make videos. Always nice to see additional images. This is the ring we were recently talking about! The images on page linked below take a bit of time to load...at least on my laptop.
https://www.spicergreene.com/catalog/temple-st-clair/200-01808/
@restricter, saw this and thought of you!
I periodically check this jeweler's website as they sometimes have unusual pieces, and I appreciate that they take their own photos plus make videos. Always nice to see additional images. This is the ring we were recently talking about! The images on page linked below take a bit of time to load...at least on my laptop.https://www.spicergreene.com/catalog/temple-st-clair/200-01808/
For SaksFirst members it starts today. Everyone else on Monday 3/21. It ends on 3/30.
Sales are SO freaking dangerous!!! Either the moonstone bangle or bracelet are calling my name….
Same here. I am looking to add another piece of hers with moonstone as well. 20% off is so tempting!!
I’m passing on F&F because I spent my left kidney on this beauty. I’ve been lusting over the butterfly amulet for a decade, so of course, Eyeliner decided it was hers. It does look nice with her fur.
Oh, I am so happy for you! This one is so beautiful!
(I had a good visit to Croghan’s today! Will post tomorrow evening when I get home!)
OMG. I didn’t think she still made the butterfly amulet. It’s one of my favorites from her book. It’s beautiful!!
I’m skipping F&F. Just left a kidney at a 3rd birthday party.
I finally have my pictures transferred to my computer so I can post about my Charleston trip to Croghan's Jewel Box! I'll probably make multiple posts with various pictures.
Here are the two TSC Charleston amulets I went to see...the Pineapple Gate and the Sword Gate. For anyone new to this topic, TSC designed these two amulets after two antique gates in Charleston, and Croghan's, which has been there for over 100 years in the same family, is the only place to carry these pieces. Both are medium size but the pineapple also comes in small. Here are a couple of comparison shots.
I went in the store being 90% sure I was going to buy the Sword Gate amulet. I liked both, but the Sword Gate was much less costly than the Pineapple Gate. However, as I have said before, seeing a jewelry piece in person makes all the difference in the world, because pictures rarely do justice, and it can be especially true if the piece has diamonds like the Pineapple Gate amulet does. Even the picture above doesn't really show the beauty of the Pineapple. So I suddenly had a dilemma...I loved the Pineapple maybe just a little more.
One other factor is that the Pineapple doesn't have the more common top and bail, and if I get another amulet, it likely will have the same top as the Sword Gate. I'd want my amulets to be as different as possible. I even momentarily thought about whether it would make any sense to get both of these (with my imaginary unlimited money!!!), but I decided they are just too similar with all the gold work to even consider that.
Here are the two TSC Charleston amulets I went to see...the Pineapple Gate and the Sword Gate. For anyone new to this topic, TSC designed these two amulets after two antique gates in Charleston, and Croghan's, which has been there for over 100 years in the same family, is the only place to carry these pieces. Both are medium size but the pineapple also comes in small. Here are a couple of comparison shots.
I went in the store being 90% sure I was going to buy the Sword Gate amulet. I liked both, but the Sword Gate was much less costly than the Pineapple Gate. However, as I have said before, seeing a jewelry piece in person makes all the difference in the world, because pictures rarely do justice, and it can be especially true if the piece has diamonds like the Pineapple Gate amulet does. Even the picture above doesn't really show the beauty of the Pineapple. So I suddenly had a dilemma...I loved the Pineapple maybe just a little more.
One other factor is that the Pineapple doesn't have the more common top and bail, and if I get another amulet, it likely will have the same top as the Sword Gate. I'd want my amulets to be as different as possible. I even momentarily thought about whether it would make any sense to get both of these (with my imaginary unlimited money!!!), but I decided they are just too similar with all the gold work to even consider that.
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Soooo...after looking at chains, all the other gorgeous TSC pieces for an hour and a half, I was forced to make a decision. The Pineapple Gate amulet came home with me! (If I have second thoughts, it can be exchanged, but I think I made the right choice.) Croghan's box and pouch are so nice, and the sweet SA also gave me the TSC box and travel pouch! Oh, and this amulet is the same on front and back.
