Creating a line- Spaghetti Western Sunset

Scarlett Garnet Jewelry currently releases two lines a year, each revolving around a loose theme. Our collaboration has become more enmeshed with each line as we both bring our ideas to the table and lock ourselves in the studio to hash it out. The Spaghetti Western Sunset line was inspired by our trip across California in July for shows, and by Garnet's road trip home through the south west.

We both work individually on our own designs within the theme and come together to collaborate. After looking over each other's drawings, we make revisions and research source images for more inspiration.

We discuss materials such as metal, chain, gemstones and findings. Our travels for shows around the country allow us to shop in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin and New York City for supplies.

Scarlett Garnet is fueled by wine and dark chocolate.

These pictures were taken in SG's studio in St. Louis, which is in the lower level of Maven Boutique in Maplewood. Thrift stores, freecycle, and vintage finds provide the decor of the studio.

After we draw and re-draw each design, we send them to our good friend, Steve Smith, to turn them into the proper digital files for the type of cutting they will undergo, depending on the material chosen. Prototypes are cut and assembled with chain, stones and findings. Much revision takes place during the actual production process until a final design is achieved and photographed for our website and promotions.

You can see all of the final designs here on scarlettgarnet.com!

Necromantic

Katie and I, generally, are two sweet and innocent girls (ok, maybe not THAT innocent) but we do have a darker side. It really came out with our newest line, Necromantic. We were inspired by the prairie dog paws, porcupine quills, Peruvian jewel beetle casings and other creepy yet beautiful items we found at Necromance in Los Angeles. It started out as a simple fascination and challenge of making dead things into beautiful jewelry pieces. As it turns out, we're not the only ones who appreciate the juxtaposition of gemstones and precious metals paired with taxidermy and animal bones. The new jewelry has been selling so well, that we decided to make it into our new line. We've sold these pieces and one-of-a-kind items similar in style to Luxe De Ville in LA, Birdies and Mercy Seat Tattoo in Kansas City, Blush Boutique in St. Louis, and Love Brigade in Brooklyn is placing their order from the new line. It turns out that death really is beautiful in the end! All the photos were taken by J Robber Schraeder.

Snake Vertebrae Earrings - $30

Bone and Brass Earrings - $24

Porcupine Quill Earrings - $28

Jewel Beetle Fringe Necklace - $35

Badger Tooth and Beetle Shell Necklace - $41

Prairie Dog Paw and Turquoise - $41

Necromance in Los Angeles

We've been bewitched by the coolest, creepiest store in Los Angeles, Necromance. The store sells everything from human skulls and taxidermy to vintage doll parts and skeleton keys. We were already making jewelry out of bullet casings and feathers when we found the store, so it was only natural to add bones, prairie dog paws, porcupine quills and beetle shell casings to the line. We had to blog about Necromance because they truly helped inspire our new line, Necromantic. Plus, the owner is really nice and she sends our orders to us in really fun vintage syringe boxes. Did I mention they have not one, but two taxidermy peacocks at the store??? It's worth a visit for that alone! The next time you're in LA, check out their store at 7220 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046. You'll be sure to find something creepy and wonderful to take home. Be sure to check them out online as well. Thank you, Necromance, for being our inspiration!!