Accessories – Kansas City
Scarlett Garnet Jewelry was launched in 2006 by Garnet Griebel and Katie Miller. Virtually “meeting” through mutual friends, Scarlett Garnet Jewelry was born while Katie lived in Charleston, S.C., and Garnet in Kansas City, Mo. After a year communicating solely through email and cell phone, Katie moved back to her home town, St. Louis, and the two finally met in person in 2007. They continue to collaborate long distance across the state, allowing for an interesting dynamic in the creative process.
Scarlett Garnet Jewelry releases a few lines per year, each based around a loose theme and wearable year round. What began with basic gemstone wrapping and metal hand-sawing has expanded with increased demand. Intricate art is drawn for stainless steel, copper, brass and wood, which is then cut by independent domestic companies. This process allows Scarlett Garnet to create cost-conscious jewelry that is both fashion-forward and durable while patronizing local small businesses. Every piece is assembled in one of Scarlett Garnet’s two studios, by the designers themselves and locally contracted production assistants.
The two designers are active in their home cities, participating in local fashion, art and music groups. Katie is a member of Fashion Group International-St. Louis Chapter and sells jewelry at various markets and festivals around the city. Katie’s St. Louis studio is on the eclectic Cherokee Street. Garnet houses a studio in the Livestock Exchange Building in the West Bottoms area of KC.