A Passion for Jewels
Alchemy: A Passion for Jewels is an exquisite look into the art of fine jewelry making, through the eyes of famed designer Temple St. Clair. Known for her signature colored gemstone and 18k gold jewelry, Temple St. Clair’s designs have attracted an international and star studded following, including Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, and Heidi Klum.
In Alchemy, authored by the designer herself, Temple St. Clair reveals how her love of history, tradition, mythology, literature, nature, and adventure all led her into the jewelry world—from her early summer travels to her studies in Florence, Italy, and beyond.
One of the most interesting early stories is how St. Clair’s mother bought an ancient coin and asked her to commission a local goldsmith to make a piece of jewelry around it. Armed with the coin and a sketch, St. Clair entered the Palazzo dell’Orafo of Florentine goldsmiths, where she first discovered the centuries old art of fine Italian jewelry making. It’s a unique glimpse into St. Clair’s vision for her one-of-a-kind pieces that combine ancient influences, often with Italian inspired craftsmanship, gold work, natural gemstones, talismans, and charms.
The hardcover, 224 pages, was published by Harper Collins this past October. Priced at $49.95 with full color illustrations throughout, Alchemy is a perfect mix of designer inspiration, original creations, jewelry craftsmanship—and, of course, most importantly, a passion for jewels.
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