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Mocha Mousse: Exploring Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025 in Jewelry Making Coloring the World: What is Pantone’s Color of the Year? Every year, Pantone selects a single color to embody the current global spirit and cultural direction for the coming year. As Pantone explains, the Color of the Year expresses a global mood and an attitude, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue.” This choice is an inspiration across industries, from fashion and interior design to a …

Ho, ho, ho! Santa's here!Unwrap the Magic of Beadmas: 12 Days of Sparkling Surprises!Get ready for a beading celebration like no other—it's time for the return of Eureka Crystal Beads' 12 Days of Beadmas! From December 12 to December 24, the holiday spirit comes alive with daily surprises and a whole lot of sparkle. Here’s how it works: Every day at noon EST, a brand-new bundle of beading joy is revealed on the first banner right under our home page slider, as well as on our Facebook p …

Set Sail with Maritime Opulence! New Beadway Boxes Are Here!Ahoy, beaders! We’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our Beadway Box collection — Maritime Opulence, curated in collaboration with the talented Gina from Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads!This special release features three stunning colorways to spark your creativity:Yacht Luxe – Elegant, refined, and timeless in gold and black.Overboard – Bold, deep, and adventurous, in blue and silver.Sunset Glam – Warm, vibrant, and fu …

The Harmony Beads Collection is a perfectly balanced assortment of beautiful beads, crystals and findings in neutral tones, both warm and cool, that will ensure hours of relaxed creation! Muted—yes; boring—not at all!  Imagine standing by the quiet shore, where the soothing murmur of the sea meets the distant horizon. Calm. Peace. Tranquility. Harmony. Breathe in… and out. Close your eyes and let the world slow down and the edges blur into a soft mosaic of delicate neutral tones. Sha …

As we approach the Holiday season, it’s the perfect time to gather fresh ideas and take inspiration from the latest trends in decor and fashion. Whether you’re crafting statement jewelry or adding a touch of beaded elegance to your home decor, incorporating seasonal trends can help you get your creative juices flowing and make your beadwork really special this year. Here’s a look at some of this season’s most inspiring trends to bring out your creative spirit.Holiday Decor Trends that Wil …

Every year, the design world eagerly anticipates the announcement of the Color of the Year, a forecast that offers a glimpse into the future of trends across multiple industries. WGSN and Coloro, two influential forces in trend forecasting and color science, lead the charge in revealing these annual predictions, being the first to announce an inspiring color for each year much ahead of Pantone, the reigning color guru. Image from WGSNFor 2025, these two powerhouses have named "Future Dusk" …

Introducing Our Exclusive ELITE Eureka Crystal Stones for Fall/Winter 2025/26As we look ahead to the cooler months of 2024, it's time to roll out what we have in store for the new fashion season. We’re excited to introduce a brand-new line of ELITE Eureka Crystal stones in the Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection, in three exquisite colors: Orchid Ignite, Pine Green Ignite, and Mango Ignite. These top-quality, machine-cut crystal stones made in Austria, are perfect for jewelry-making and beading proje …

The Dark Blossoms Beads Collection is a dramatic, bold and saturated assortment of some of the most unique products that will inspire you on the one hand, and on the other, challenge you and invite you on new paths in your beading journey!Amidst the autumn shadows, you see them swaying in the last warm gusts of wind: a velvety symphony of deep, jewel-toned colors of nature, a harmony of blooms formed according to perfect mystical symmetry. Embraced by the intoxicating aroma, you hear them whispe …

As the Fall 2024 fashion trends make their way from the runway to our everyday looks, jewelry makers and beaders have a unique opportunity to incorporate some of this season’s hottest trends into their creations. Curious what the fashion world has to offer this year? Here's 8 hottest fashion trends of this season & how you can translate them into your jewelry designs!Dark Brown: This rich, earthy tone is a safe staple for the season, adding warmth and depth to any outfit. In jewelry, …

This collection offers more unexpected color combos than you might think, and includes more unique beads & supplies than any other!The gentle rustling of mountain breeze carries the scent of pine and meadow blooms, as the early morning mist cascades over rolling green hills. Cows graze peacefully in the green pasture, enhancing the idyllic charm of the scene. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it’s a place where time slows down, and the harmonious blend of nature's colors and soun …