Set Sail with Sparkle: Inside the Nautical Reverie Beads Collection of July 2025

The tides have turned, and we’re sailing straight into summer with the Nautical Reverie Collection, Eureka’s exclusive July 2025 palette. Inspired by nautical treasures and colors, this collection takes the classic red, white, and blue palette and elevates it with soft sandy neutrals, striking opal whites, and deep maritime blues. It’s a dreamy seaside escape, captured in beads.

The sun is high and the tide is low, the salty breeze humming a carefree tune through striped sails and tangled nets. A couple of starfish lounge beside scattered shells, each one a secret from the sea. The world feels wide open here—crisp, bright, and brimming with stories of sailors, dreamers, and endless summer days. Let the waves rock you into a daydream, and drift wherever the wind dares take you.

The Inspiration Behind Nautical Reverie

Our inspiration photo set the mood with sandy beiges, crisp whites, deep navy, and a bold pop of red. Think sailor stripes, beach pebbles, weathered shells, and a sun-faded flag flapping in a salty breeze. This is not your average patriotic palette—it’s a fresh and refined take that blends traditional nautical colors with elegance and versatility, with ocean themes to take it up a notch.

And remember: Eureka Collections are not a subscription—just grab the ones that spark your creativity! Now, let’s dive into the contents of this Collection!

Seed Beads

We’re kicking off with six tubes of seed beads—a thoughtfully chosen mix of TOHO and Miyuki in versatile shapes and colors:

• • TOHO round 11/0 – The workhorse of beading! Here, in a pretty inside-color lt Sapphire shade;
  • TOHO Treasure 11/0 (x2) – Two tubes of cylindrical beads, ideal for brick stitch or peyote: one in white, and one in inside-color denim blue;
  • Miyuki round 15/0 – Delicate detail beads in a bold pop of Opaque Vermillion Red;
  • Miyuki bugle 3mm – Crisp, clean white bugles can add sleek texture to your pieces;
  • Miyuki round size mix – A genius size trio (15/0, 11/0, 8/0) in one tube for seamless bezeling, shaping, brick stitching and all forms of peyote; here, in Matte Opaque Cream.

Czech Glass

From Czech classics to unique 2-holes, this Collection's Czech glass lineup adds shape and shine! You get:

• • GemDuo beads (Tube) – Deep Metallic Suede Dark Blue; dramatic in color and versatile in use;
  • 3mm Firepolish beads (Strand of 50) – In the same hue as the GemDuos for effortless color matching;
  • 2mm Silver Round Druk beads (Strand of 100) – A shiny detail to make your pieces feel like fine jewelry;
  • MobyDuo beads (Pack of 50) – An interesting shape in a stunning petrol blue-teal shade;
  • O-beads (5g) – Warm gray spacers for subtle contrast.

Crystals

Our crystal selection brings the brilliance of the sun hitting the waves, and we squeezed 7 different crystal types in this Collection:

• • 6x 8mm Krakovski Crystal Chaton stone – Bold little round stones in rich Siam red;
  • 2x 12mm Krakovski Crystal Rivoli  – Same fiery hue, perfect for earrings;
  • 18x25mm Krakovski Crystal Teardrop stone – A showstopping opal white focal to inspire necklaces and bracelets;
  • 4mm Krakovski Crystal Bicones (Pack of 72) – Great quality crystal beads in shimmery denim blue;
  • 4mm Krakovski Crystal Pearls (Strand of 100) – Their gorgeous satin blue balances the deep navy tones and shimmery denim hues;
  • 24x PRECIOSA Crystal Rose Montees – Flatbacks set in sew-on settings with a soft denim blue sparkle;
  • 3x2mm Chinese faceted rondelles (strand of 100+ pcs) – A versatile crystal essential that ties everything together with its universal shape and white color.

  

Bonus Highlight: Ceramic Sea Shells

The collection includes a set of 3 handmade porcelain shell beads—each one uniquely glazed in soft, sandy tones reminiscent of real sea shells. Their slightly weighty feel and organic shape make them perfect for ocean-inspired pendants or matching earrings, adding a touch of artisan charm to your summer designs.

Findings

All in coordinating classy antique silver tones, the findings in this Collection make a perfect team:

• • GleamCraft Magnetic Mussel Clasp – Secure, sleek and elegant with a shell-inspired shape;
  • GleamCraft Sea Shell Frame Pendant – Ready for brick stitch magic that will turn it into a summer pendant;
  • GleamCraft Mini Starfish Charms (x2) – Tiny 9mm ocean treasures for finishing touches;
  • Leverback Ear Wires (1 pair) – Comfortable, secure and infallible;
  • Jump Rings (Pack of 20) – Small 4mm high-gauge rings for securing your clasp, earrings or charms.

Bead Your Way Into Your Own Reverie

The Nautical Reverie Collection is more than just red, white, and blue. It’s a refined nod to seaside days, with soft gradients of sand, surf, and sunlight glinting off of waves. Whether you're creating summer statement earrings, a showstopping pendant, or a crisp bracelet with pops of red and navy blue, this collection invites you to explore new waters in your beadwork.

But don’t wait—this Collection is limited edition, and like a perfect beach day, it won’t last forever!

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And stay tuned for upcoming tutorials using these exact beads on our YouTube channel, with the first one already uploaded: The Mermaid Fringe Pendant.