1984
1984
Ancient Coin Jewellery
Ancient Coin Jewellery
An ancient Carthaginian coin led Temple into the inner sanctum of the Florentine goldsmiths’ workshops. Walking through those doors was alchemy: the beginning of a rare lifelong collaboration.
An ancient Carthaginian coin led Temple into the inner sanctum of the Florentine goldsmiths’ workshops. Walking through those doors was alchemy: the beginning of a rare lifelong collaboration.
1986
1986
the rock crystal amulet
the rock crystal amulet
The first jewel of human history was an amulet. The advent of our first jewel emerged from a polished sphere of natural rock crystal, sheets of pure gold and finely tuned artisan hands – our signature Rock Crystal Amulet.
The first jewel of human history was an amulet. The advent of our first jewel emerged from a polished sphere of natural rock crystal, sheets of pure gold and finely tuned artisan hands – our signature Rock Crystal Amulet.
1989
1989
temple archeology
temple archeology
A rediscovery of the magic of gold. Gold has been fashioned into jewelry for over 6000 years. Our signature 18K gold color is a special recipe of pure gold alloyed with silver and copper. The trio granulation and archer’s granule are signature details throughout our collections.
A rediscovery of the magic of gold. Gold has been fashioned into jewelry for over 6000 years. Our signature 18K gold color is a special recipe of pure gold alloyed with silver and copper. The trio granulation and archer’s granule are signature details throughout our collections.
1993
1993
ROMANCING THE STONE
ROMANCING THE STONE
With a special eye for color, Temple St. Clair seeks out unusual colored gems one by one. We work with an array of precious color cabochon and faceted gems from Alexandrite to Zoisite including the full spectrum of sapphire, tourmaline, and garnet in between.
With a special eye for color, Temple St. Clair seeks out unusual colored gems one by one. We work with an array of precious color cabochon and faceted gems from Alexandrite to Zoisite including the full spectrum of sapphire, tourmaline, and garnet in between.
2001
2001
once in a blue moon
once in a blue moon
The gem trade has not changed since the Middle Ages. Decades ago, an Indian trader passing through town left an array of blue moonstones with Temple to “play with.” Entranced by the beauty of this magical stone, our Royal Blue Moonstone collection was born.
The gem trade has not changed since the Middle Ages. Decades ago, an Indian trader passing through town left an array of blue moonstones with Temple to “play with.” Entranced by the beauty of this magical stone, our Royal Blue Moonstone collection was born.
2007
2007
cosmic concepts
cosmic concepts
Art and science. Astrology and astronomy. A jeweled depiction of the cosmos. The Tolomeo is the centerpiece of our Celestial collection. In 2016, the Tolomeo Pendant became part of the permanent collection of the Decorative Arts Museum at the Louvre in Paris.
Art and science. Astrology and astronomy. A jeweled depiction of the cosmos. The Tolomeo is the centerpiece of our Celestial collection. In 2016, the Tolomeo Pendant became part of the permanent collection of the Decorative Arts Museum at the Louvre in Paris.
2008
2008
nature lover
nature lover
A celebration of earth, air, and water. The Tree of Life collection is an exploration of earthly delights – patterns found in nature, and creatures inhabiting the land, oceans, and sky.
A celebration of earth, air, and water. The Tree of Life collection is an exploration of earthly delights – patterns found in nature, and creatures inhabiting the land, oceans, and sky.
2014 - 2017
2014 - 2017
the golden menagerie
the golden menagerie
Magic, myth, and natural history. What is imagined and what is real: a study of our human relationship to the fascinating creatures that we share the planet with.
Magic, myth, and natural history. What is imagined and what is real: a study of our human relationship to the fascinating creatures that we share the planet with.
2023
2023
sun worship
sun worship
A fascination with the center of our universe has engaged human curiosity for millennia. From ancient astronomical studies to musings by Fornasetti, Temple continues the tradition of exploring depictions of the biggest star in our galaxy.
A fascination with the center of our universe has engaged human curiosity for millennia. From ancient astronomical studies to musings by Fornasetti, Temple continues the tradition of exploring depictions of the biggest star in our galaxy.