Archive - Abel: Substack

A whirlwind of the old and the new: launches, Design Week, Brimfield, and more.

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Some jewelry, some feelings, some fizzy water.

May 2 •

April 2025

Meat, milestones, markets, mending, metal, and more. The alliteration was there and I just had to take it.

Apr 1 •

March 2025

Why Is Everyone Freaking Out Over Gold?

Thoughts on the ever-increasing cost of gold, from the POV of a jeweler.

Mar 21 •

February Roundup: Vacation Edition

Unexpected delights encountered while traveling solo through Oaxaca and Mexico City.

Mar 1 •

February 2025

January Roundup

Marking our roundup's first lap around the sun.

Feb 1 •

January 2025

December/2024 Roundup

Using the final month of the year to look back on 2024

Jan 10 •

December 2024

November Roundup

Covering consumption of all kinds: from thoughtful gifts to roast chickens.

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

My Ode to Small Business Owners, as a Small Business Owner

This shit ain't easy!

Nov 30, 2024 •

Let’s talk jewelry (and other stuff)

Still figuring this out but — I’ve started a chat

Nov 8, 2024 •

How I Prepare for Holiday Sales Season

As a consumer, that is.

Nov 7, 2024 •

October Roundup

Abel's monthly roundups come to Substack.

Nov 1, 2024 •

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