Journal

Spectrum Glassware founder Ariel Jordan with her family at Mother's Day lunch 2023 — weeks before her breast cancer diagnosis

The Mother's Day I Knew Something Was Wrong — A...

Originally shared in the First Saturdays newsletter, May 2026.   This image is from Mother's Day 2023, I was six months postpartum and quietly terrified. I'd had some testing. Nothing...

The Mother's Day I Knew Something Was Wrong — A...

Originally shared in the First Saturdays newsletter, May 2026.   This image is from Mother's Day 2023, I was six months postpartum and quietly terrified. I'd had some testing. Nothing...

Joy. Visibility. Action. A Collab That Puts Black Women First

Joy. Visibility. Action. A Collab That Puts Bla...

At Spectrum, we make products and experiences that celebrate and uplift Black women. Our mission has always been about turning everyday moments into opportunities for awareness, self-care, and connection. We...

Joy. Visibility. Action. A Collab That Puts Bla...

At Spectrum, we make products and experiences that celebrate and uplift Black women. Our mission has always been about turning everyday moments into opportunities for awareness, self-care, and connection. We...

Why Spectrum Exists: Our Founder’s Story Is the Reason We Pour With Purpose

Why Spectrum Exists: Our Founder’s Story Is the...

At Spectrum, every glass tells a story. Behind the curves of our brown-toned collection is a deeper mission, one that’s personal, powerful, and anchored in the lived experiences of Black...

Why Spectrum Exists: Our Founder’s Story Is the...

At Spectrum, every glass tells a story. Behind the curves of our brown-toned collection is a deeper mission, one that’s personal, powerful, and anchored in the lived experiences of Black...

Can You (Should you?) Future Proof Black Women's Health?

Can You (Should you?) Future Proof Black Women'...

Here’s a question I’ve been sitting with: If you could glimpse into your future health, would you want to—even if it meant learning about something you couldn’t treat right away?...

Can You (Should you?) Future Proof Black Women'...

Here’s a question I’ve been sitting with: If you could glimpse into your future health, would you want to—even if it meant learning about something you couldn’t treat right away?...

Choosing Joy: How Colored Glassware Sparks Awareness and Connection

Choosing Joy: How Colored Glassware Sparks Awar...

Let’s face it, life’s too short for boring glassware. Our glassware isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good…and I’m diving into one of the questions I hear most...

Choosing Joy: How Colored Glassware Sparks Awar...

Let’s face it, life’s too short for boring glassware. Our glassware isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good…and I’m diving into one of the questions I hear most...

Discover the "Rare Beauties" Collection

Discover the "Rare Beauties" Collection

Spectrum Glassware was crafted with you in mind, every day we aim to celebrate the gorgeous spectrum of Black women—each piece is hand-blown and beautifully unique, just like you! Every...

Discover the "Rare Beauties" Collection

Spectrum Glassware was crafted with you in mind, every day we aim to celebrate the gorgeous spectrum of Black women—each piece is hand-blown and beautifully unique, just like you! Every...