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Courtesy of Katie Miller
Chevron Falling Star earrings
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Courtesy of Katie Miller
Pharoah's Ferry necklace
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Courtesy of Katie Miller
Scarab Cameo necklace
If you’ve been dreaming of purchasing a necklace or a pair of earrings from Scarlett Garnet Jewelry (2619 Cherokee, 314-540-0300), now is the time. On February 10, co-owners Katie Miller and Garnet Griebel announced their plans to end the brand and close the St. Louis shop of the same name, effective March 14.
“We’ve been doing this for over eight years,” Miller says, “and we’re just ready to have new challenges and some new adventures.”
Going forward, Miller hopes to use what she has learned from Scarlett Garnet to help other small businesses, while Griebel will continue making jewelry under her new brand, GiGi Moon Gems. She plans to focus on creating more elaborate jewelry and using soldering techniques.
Miller says that she is proud of what she and Griebel have accomplished since joining forces in 2006.
“Garnet and I grew this business without having any investors. We’re totally self-taught. We’ve been able to have this store and this brand and distribute things all over the country,” she says. “We’ve become part of people’s lives.”
Many pieces from Scarlett Garnet’s older lines are currently on sale, and new items are continually being added. Miller also says she is still receiving new items from their manufacturers, especially for the Wanderlust line. All sales are final.
This weekend, the St. Louis store will hold special events themed around a few of the brand’s lines:
Thursday, February 19, 5–9 p.m.
Walk like an Egyptian to receive 20 percent off items from the Egypt Noir collection.
Friday, February 20, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wear black and take 20 percent off Black Forest Nouveau earrings.
Saturday, February 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Shop special discounts on simple metal pendants.
Sunday, February 22, Noon–4 p.m.
Wear chevrons or chaps to receive 20 percent off items from the Spaghetti Western Sunset line.
