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Meet The Charming Cottage Collection: A Breath of Spring Amidst the Snow As we wait for the sun to start waking up the flowers with its warmer and warmer glow, together with Gina from Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads, we've decided to jump ahead in time and start celebrating spring ahead of time! The plan: have perfect spring beaded jewelry ready for when spring is in full bloom, thanks to the Charming Cottage Collection!   Beneath a sky of cerulean blue,Where sunlight paints the day ane …

The 2025 TOHO Challenge Has Arrived! Get ready, jewelry designers—the highly anticipated 2025 TOHO Challenge is here! This year, Team TOHO invites beaders to take on the challenge of designing an original jewelry piece using the chosen colors for this year. Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of sunsets in the Sonoran Desert, this palette reflects warmth of the setting sun, rich copper tones, and the serenity of the desert. Below, you'll find the list of 2024 TOHO Challenge colors, al …

Introducing The Berry Frost Collection: A Tale of Winter’s Boldest Beauty As winter lingers and the world stays wrapped in frosty hues, a striking contrast emerges—the bold burst of red against a landscape of icy blues and shimmering whites. This is Berry Frost, our February 2025 collection, an ode to resilience, warmth, and the quiet power of beauty amidst the cold.   The world is asleep and quiet, wrapped in icy blues and soft whites, every detail sharp and still in the winte …

In the heart of winter, when the world feels quiet and monochromatic, we dreamed up something bold, bright, and unapologetically joyful—the Vintage Dreams Collection. This collection captures a feeling rather than an era. It’s a celebration of rich, saturated hues, sparkling accents, and playful nostalgia—a blend of retro charm and timeless elegance.The wind in your hair, your favorite beat echoing in your ears, and a sunset ablaze with color stretching across the horizon. It’s a nostalgic daydr …

To celebrate our December 2024 Harmony Collection and a great beading year, we're having a GIVEAWAY where you can win this very last 2024 collection, with shipping, in just three simple steps (two if you're already subscribed to our YouTube channel)!This collection has proven to be one of our top most popular ones, and not without reason! Read all about it in our blog post, or watch the unboxing on YouTube to see how special and versatile the Harmony Collection is. We've kept one collection to s …

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 …