We are a little higher. If you order directly from her in NY you shouldn't pay tax.
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Temple St. Clair fans, let’s share our favorites!
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Love2learn,
I also like to mark important milestones, happy and sad, with jewelry.
I have lots of jewelry from the Tiffany's, Harry Winstons, VCA, Cartier, Bulgaria etc., but I have more pieces from Temple than anybody else because I find myself wearing at least one piece of hers every day. Her designs are classic and timeless, impeccably made, wearable with anything, and are not seen on everyone, though once you can identify her style, you will notice her things on people especially in major cities. I think her jewelry is pretty fairly priced especially if you wait for high end department store promotions, at least relative to jewelry generally. As far as her staying power goes, Temple St. Clair won this year's top prize at the GEM awards (akin to the Oscars for jewelry designers). She has also exhibited in the Louvre, and I believe, will have a permanent collection there.
Whatever you choose, you will remember your mother every time you wear it.
Thank you for your thoughts and input. There are many pieces of hers I like and will probable be like a couple of other things I've started buying..... You buy your first piece, then you'll be back for your second, third, etc...
I was told about the award by the rep that was doing a trunk show at the jewlery store I was shopping at. That's when I went home and did more research on TSC. I had no idea about her having a collection at the Louvre though! Very interesting!
Temple St. Clair became one of my favorite jewelry designers from the moment I saw her rock crystal Amulets, about 15 years ago. Fellow Temple St. Clair fans, let’s share the pieces we love and wear, as well as those we hope to someday own.
On her website she notes her inspiration as:
“The cultural arts and nature meaning everything from painting, architecture, textiles to dance, music, and mythology to the incredible creatures that inhabit the natural world. Through jewelry, I study and explore all the things that I love. I am incredibly fortunate to be occupied with beautiful rare materials, exceptional craftsmen, and an endless bounty of topics that the world offers.”
Because I share so many of the same interests, I feel a kinship with her and her unique designs. Each feels like an artifact from antiquity. I’ve had a number of her pieces over the years, below are some I currently own.
Angel pendants on a small Oval Link chain
Earrings with cabochon peridots and aquamarine briolettes
On her website she notes her inspiration as:
“The cultural arts and nature meaning everything from painting, architecture, textiles to dance, music, and mythology to the incredible creatures that inhabit the natural world. Through jewelry, I study and explore all the things that I love. I am incredibly fortunate to be occupied with beautiful rare materials, exceptional craftsmen, and an endless bounty of topics that the world offers.”
Because I share so many of the same interests, I feel a kinship with her and her unique designs. Each feels like an artifact from antiquity. I’ve had a number of her pieces over the years, below are some I currently own.
Angel pendants on a small Oval Link chain
Earrings with cabochon peridots and aquamarine briolettes
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Ah, well it seems a thread for Temple St Clair already existed! I'd looked and couldn't find. Apparently a mod merged the old thread with the one I started last night. So lots of older posts and pics here now, too. 
@BigAkoya wondering if you have her gorgeous and interesting book, Alchemy? In case not, posting some pics here.
On pages 176-177 are drawings related to, and beautiful photos of her Tolomeo pendant.
On pages 176-177 are drawings related to, and beautiful photos of her Tolomeo pendant.
Thanks for waking up this thread! I never knew there was a Temple St. Clair thread.@BigAkoya wondering if you have her gorgeous and interesting book, Alchemy? In case not, posting some pics here.
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On pages 176-177 are drawings related to, and beautiful photos of her Tolomeo pendant.
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Yes, I have this book and love it. It makes her pieces that much more a treasure to have. I actually puchased the book exactly for the Tolomeo pages! I just love Tolomeo, but when I asked at the time if they would make one in WG, of course they said no.
All these gorgeous photos here are making me love this brand even more. Thanks for reviving this link!
I totally agree with you on this. Every piece has meaning, and as I mentioned in the other thread, other luxury brands such as VCA are nice bling and of course us gals need nice big bling.
But Temple St. Claire just reaches deep into me; her designs are so inspirational, not to mention the artwork is just exquisite.
Love your pieces! The aquamarine briolettes are so unique!
So glad you also have the book! It's my favorite jewelry book, for both the text, and for all the gorgeous photos featuring her incredible designs.
I was invited to a trunk show around the time the book was released. Temple was scheduled to be there, so of course, being a big fan, I said yes! All attending the luncheon received a copy of her book, and she offered to sign them. Of course I said yes to that, too. 
Yes, me too! I feel like I connect with her pieces on a deeper level. Hard to describe!
I love aquamarines, blue is my favorite color. Hard for me to resist blue gemstones! At the trunk show I mentioned above, there was a gorgeous pair of sapphire earrings. They were similar in design to my cabochon peridots, but had larger round, faceted sapphires in the most gorgeous pale blue. Still regret leaving those behind!
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This has always seemed a happy pairing to me, as they feel so similar in design.
Granulated Hoop Earrings, shown with my Tiffany Roundel bracelet.
Granulated Hoop Earrings, shown with my Tiffany Roundel bracelet.
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What a perfect set! I did not realize Tiffany made that bracelet. Beautiful!
I’m headed out of town soon and I’m going to check out stores that carry her pieces! My local jeweler carry her line, but only a few pieces. Maybe I will see a Tolomeo again.So glad you also have the book! It's my favorite jewelry book, for both the text, and for all the gorgeous photos featuring her incredible designs.
Thank you! The Tiffany Roundel line (I'm remembering several bracelets and chokers, plus earrings) felt very Temple St Clair to me, right down to the interesting bracelet clasp.
I’m headed out of town soon and I’m going to check out stores that carry her pieces! My local jeweler carry her line, but only a few pieces. Maybe I will see a Tolomeo again.
Oh, fun! I'd love to hear if you see anything particularly spectacular.
In the past, the trunk shows seemed the best for oogling, as they'd travel with unusual pieces.I'd love a large amulet. I had a few amulets in the past ranging from extra small to medium, but decided I'd prefer wearing the larger size. I imagine getting a simpler one, but his one below is
! The moonstone starfish is clinging on, so animated.Also shown beautifully on the cover of Alchemy, photo below is on pg 121.
