Endings create new beginnings. That philosophy inspired Karin Mayr to launch Sabika, a Pittsburgh-based, woman-owned jewelry company. For 23 years, the business has sold sparkling necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings through stylists who specialize in knowledge of the brand.
That beginning has now reached an end. Mayr and her daughters, Alexandra Mayr-Gracik and Miriam Mayr, who are co-owners of the line, announced Sabika will be winding down its operations by the end of July. “We all felt the time is right,” Karin Mayr said via email.
“We will not simply close the door because we all feel tremendous gratitude and respect toward our employees and stylists and customers — and we will remain friends for years to come. “ It was a difficult decision, said Mayr-Gracik who is CEO and head designer. She said the employees, stylists and customers are truly the reason Sabika has sparkled for so long and will continue to shine because the jewelry will live on.
“Everyone we have worked with has a very personal Sabika story that I know they will carry with them wherever they go,” Mayr-Gracik said. Sabika was based around a story concept, with a new collection each season that represented a color scheme or style while still complementing other pieces in the line. For stylist Tammy Funk of Upper St.
Clair, her Sabika story began 22 years ago when she purchased a crystal angel pendant. “An angel led me to Sabika,” Funk said. “It is said that we all have our angels.
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