The Fall 2016 Pantone color palette is led by the blue family which evokes the desire for tranquility, strength and optimism. The palette is further anchored by earth tones and punctuated with exhilarating pops of color to create a balanced and playful collection. “Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us. Grays give…
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Crystal – Diamond a birthstone color for April.
The diamond or clear crystal is the birthstone for those born April . April’s birthstone is remarkably simple in composition, yet stunning in its unique ability to reflect and refract light into vivid flashes of brilliant colors. The ancient Hindus called the Diamond “Vajra,” meaning lightening, both because of the sparks of light thrown off by…
This summer there is a move to softer, pastel colors in jewelry and accessories.
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…
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…
Hottest Colors for Summer 2014
Spring and summer are the seasons when you pack away your dark neutrals and winter blacks to feel fresh in bright new colors. Here at Eureka, we’ve scoured fashion trends to give you some of our favorite summer color palettes that are big this season. Take a look and try them out for your next…
Never Enough Neutrals
The trend for neutrals is perfect for summer, warm neutral shades work well in warm weather and give off a summery safari vibe or a sophisticated shimmer. If you’re looking for outfits that will go perfectly with that one gorgeous statement piece of jewelry, neutrals are your best bet! Neutrals of every kind. A way…
Pantone Announces Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid
Pantone has just announced 2014’s color of the year as Radiant Orchid, a bold, versatile pinkish-purple color that Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, described as “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones” that “inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health.” “It’s a little different, it’s a little…
Spring 2014 Color Trends
Designers take a modern twist on the traditional for spring 2014 by pairing soft pastels with vivid brights to create a colorful equilibrium. Inspired by a mixture of blooming flowers, travels abroad and strong, confident women, designers use color to refresh, revive and defy conventional wisdom. Take a look at these beautiful colors and combinations…
Top Three Ways to Ruin Your Beadwork Sales
We spoke with several expert designers for this week’s issue about how to prevent some of the biggest mistakes new beaders make when they are just starting out and working really hard to attract a clientele. Over and over again we heard the same thing, there are three surefire ways to ruin your sales and…
Fashion Report: Color Trends for Spring 2011
It may be chilly outside but here at Eureka Crystal Beads we are already thinking about spring! The latest fashion color trends, as gleaned from a survey of fashion designers at New York Fashion week by Pantone, the global authority on color, reveal the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring 2011. By following…
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