Charles de Temple, a distinguished British sculptor and jewelry artisan, is believed to be the offspring of the legendary American silent film cowboy actor, Tom Mix. According to accounts, Charles de Temple was born under the nomadic canvas of a traveling circus in Mexico in the year 1929. At the tender age of 14, young de Temple embarked on a journey to the United States, where he immersed himself in the crafts of goldsmithing, jewelry design, and sculpting. In 1959, Charles de Temple made his way to Europe and eventually found his home in the vibrant city of London. While Charles briefly explored the world of acting during the late 1950s and early 1960s, his true passion lay in the realm of fine jewelry. He rapidly ascended to prominence in London's jewelry scene, earning accolades for his unique and innovative designs. His distinctive signature style was characterized by the intricate artistry with which he encapsulated individual pearls, amethysts, and lapis beads within handcrafted, organically shaped, and textured gold mantles. One of Charles de Temple's most iconic creations was the original gold finger featured in the James Bond classic, "Goldfinger." He also lent his remarkable talents to other Bond films, including "The Man with the Golden Gun," and crafted the memorable wedding ring for James Bond in "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service." Charles de Temple's artistic legacy endures, with his work celebrated and preserved in the esteemed public collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.