This season there is a move toward the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum. An eclectic ethereal mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take center stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. Remembrances of retro delights, folkloric and floral art and magical words of tropical landscapes restore a…
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Jewelry trends for Spring/Summer 2015. Swarovski color wheel a handy tool for matching colors.
Jewelry and accessories trends for this year’s spring and summer are not strictly defined. Top designers launched a variety of looks from minimalist dangled earrings to large statement earrings, wireworked necklaces and large beaded necklaces. Bangles of any kind for bracelets are in. Colors range from pastel soft, clear crystal to marsala, burgundy, brown and…
Why it makes sense to keep a stash of Crystal Chatons in your house………….
Crystal Chatons are faceted crystal stones known for their beauty and gem-like properties. Chatons are machine cut and machine polished, a process which is similar to cutting and polishing gems and diamonds. Chatons have a dominant top facet letting you see deep into a stone. They don’t have holes and therefore those in larger sizes are perfect for beaded bezels as…
QuadraLentile and QuadraTile are taking beading industry by storm.
We have been recently flooded by a large number of new glass beads. It seems almost like a race. Every week a new bead is introduced and every week more of us beaders fall behind in learning about new developments. Even hard core beaders cannot remember names of new beads, never mind their shapes and sizes. And…
Jewelry Color Trends for 2014
Allegoria This is the most daring trend of 2014. Stemming from the word allegory, which is defined as “a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms” Allegoria is symbolic, ritualistic and sacred. The theme has a soul that conjures medieval and mythical spirits. The jewellery is allusive and sculptural with…
Trend Watch: Stacking and Layering Jewelry
One of the hottest trends right now, and one that does not seem to be abating any time soon, is stacking and layering jewelry. Whether on your wrists with multiple bangles or wrap bracelets or around your neck with layered necklaces, the stacking/layering trend is a great way to wear more jewelry and show off…
Trend Watch: Beaded Barefoot Sandals
The latest beading trend that’s come up on our radar here at Eureka is Beaded Barefoot Sandals for summer. Long popular for beach weddings, the Indian Style Barefoot Sandals have started to get really popular for this summer season and have even been popping up paired with shoes. Summer is the time to air out…
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