Temple st clair biography for kids

Every piece by jewelry designer Temple St. Clair tells a story of playful and unfamiliar places near and far.

And now, with her Tolomeo design's induction into the permanent collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the story will be shared with an even greater audience. Cultured caught up with St. Clair to discuss the acquisition, storytelling and her creative process of the last 30 years.

When did you discover that jewelry design was your language for creative expression?

Born in Virginia, Temple grew up traveling and adventuring around the world—going on deep-sea expeditions with explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau.

Temple St. Clair is an anomaly, creating “slow jewelry,” collections made with handmade techniques used years ago.

Temple St. Clair was founded in Florence, Italy in the mid's.

Working in an airy studio above the streets of New York's SoHo, Temple St. Clair draws inspiration from varied and far-flung sources.

Thirty years ago, Temple St. Clair came to jewelry design serendipitously.

Thirty years ago when I first walked in to a goldsmith’s workshop in Florence—right then and there, I started exploring the history of gold and jewelry. And I have continued to use jewelry to explore themes, stories and issues that fascinate me ever since.

You mentioned that in addition to being a jewelry designer you are also a storyteller.

Can you elaborate? Without exception, it always starts with a story. Every piece I make relates to an exploration and a story