Blogs

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 …

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" …

In the ever-evolving realm of jewelry design and fashion, color plays a pivotal role in shaping trends and influencing creative expressions. As we step into a new year, Pantone, the leading source of color expertise, has set the tone for the upcoming year with its highly anticipated Color of the Year. Enter 2024 with a soft, warm, and inviting shade of Peach Fuzz. We are thrilled to explore the possibilities this delightful hue will bring to the beading world!We live in a fast-paced world that o …

We had lots of fun looking through all of your Icy Crystal beaded pieces last month! We can't wait what you can find or prepare for our January Sparkle Stage challenge. This time, we're asking you to get inspired by Pantone's color of the year 2024, Peach Fuzz! Have you ever made anything using similar peachy colors?Check out who won last month's Sparkle Stage!View our Peach Fuzz category and get inspired!The fun thing about Sparkle stage is you can enter beadwork you made at any tim …

In the realm of fashion, particularly in beaded jewelry design, the color Viva Magenta has been rising in favor. With the difficulties and uncertainty of the previous several years, our lives needed a "spark of joy" and "touch of whimsy," according to Pantone. It is a popular option for both informal and formal situations because of the rich, pinkish-purple color, which lends a touch of sophistication and elegance to any ensemble.To make your jewelry making easier, we have collected the best and …