Semi-precious Stones

We’ve just loaded up on lots of goodies … agate, aquamarine, quartz, labradorite, onyx, jade, amethyst and citrine to name a few. We have one of the largest selections of semi-precious stones in the area. If you don’t see what you are looking for, just ask, we may have them in the back.

Semi-precious Trunk Show

Semi-precious Trunk Show

December Jewelry and Semi-precious Trunk Show

Trunk Show

Trunk Show

Do you want to shop the latest jewelry pieces and semi-precious beads at our cozy store? Do you want free seasonal drinks? We thought so! On Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 6 pm, Abeille will be hosting our year-end Holiday Trunk Show. Filled with drinks, jewelry, and people, it is the perfect setting to bring your friends and family, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. We will be featuring museum inspired jewelry from artists who have been creating designs for the most renowned museums in the world. Michelle Rothman from Ojas Jewelry Design and the Abeille Team will showcase their work and help you get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Lars, the bead expert, will be here with some of his works sold at museums around of the world. We will also have semi-precious stones of every color imaginable for the crafty types. Other gorgeous items include wallets and purses by Karen Stern Original.

If you simply need to relax, grab a drink or enjoy a 5 minute massage at Abeille!

Be sure to enter your name for a chance to win one of Abeille’s creations. A name will be drawn at 6pm and you will be notified in person or via email. The lucky winner will be announced at the end of the trunk show.

1st Light Festival 2009

Abeille is participating in Brookline’s First Light Festival again this year. Hopefully the weather will be as nice as last year. We’ll have great music, treats and the holiday spirit. Checkout the town’s site for a full list of events. Our line-up is as follows:

5:00-8:00pm  Jewelry and Craft Demonstrations on the hour
6:30-7:00pm  Folk Rock Tunes by Ashley Rhodes

Don’t forget, it’s a shopping night. Come join us for great music, cool tips and double points.

Also, don’t forget to register for the Town of Brookline raffle for a chance to win a free class at Abeille and other cool prizes around town! Winners will be selected December 10th.

Celebrate Abeille’s 1st Birthday!

It was a year ago this November the Trachtmans opened Abeille in Brookline Village as an oasis for the crafty and non-crafty alike. To celebrate this milestone, Abeille will be hosting an array of activities kicking off on Thursday, November 5th.

November 5, 6:30pm-9:00pm – Meet and Shop with Five Talented Brookline Jewelry Artists
Jenn Mason, mixed-media artist and author
Michelle Rothman, of Ojas Jewelry Design
Hanne Bernstein of Danish Jewelry Design
Sara Harding of Sara Danielle Designs
Lisa Trachtman of Abeille

From 7-9pm, Jenn Mason will be signing and demonstrating key techniques from her latest book, Altered Paper Jewelry. Sara, Michelle, Hanne and Lisa will be showing their work and are available to answer questions, providing a great opportunity to learn more, support local art and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Participants in the events will be entered into a drawing to win free jewelry.

If you can’t make it to Thursday’s celebration, come join us for a “Girls Night” Workshop on Friday from 6pm-7:30pm. We are offering this workshop at a discounted rate of $10. Wine and refreshments will be served, of course.

We will cap the celebration on Saturday from 12-4pm with a Birthday party celebrating “Jeune Abeille” complete with balloons, face painting, treats and cupcakes baked by junior artist Sarah Silvestri. Magic show starts at 2pm so don’t be late.

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