Why would a successful jewelry designer—with a loyal clientele and her own line sold at more than 80 stores in the U.S.—sign up for the headaches of running a shop? “Love,” answers Sara McGuire, 45, the owner of Sailor, a boutique she opened in Ravenswood last fall.
McGuire, who crafts her pieces in a nearby studio, became a jewelry designer almost 20 years ago while working as a graphic designer in New York City. Her line, like her shop, feels both organic and sophisticated, and is produced in mostly mixed metals—Sarah’s favorite pairing is 18-karat gold and oxidized silver. “Black and gold is a magical combination,” she says.
Sailor 4658 N. Damen, 773-942-7356, shop-sailor.com. Friday-Saturday 11 AM-6 PM, Sunday noon-4 PM, and by appointment.
