Fade To Black Crystal Pendant Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Arrange stones from lightest to darkest.
Set first rivoli in top setting, pressing the bezel into place to hold the stone firm. Bending the bezel where the second setting attaches is a little tricky. Be patient.
Set the next stone, and press the bezel to hold firm.
Set the final rivoli, and press the bezel to hold in place.
With the burnishing tool, go over the bezel on all 3 stones, to flatten down, and prevent snagging.
Attach jump ring and hang from chain. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)
See blog.rings-things.com/learn-to-make-easy-rivoli-crystal-rings for additional hints on setting stones in bezels.

Suggested Supplies

12mm #1122 Rivolis by Swarovski are nearly gone, but these settings also work with most other brands of 12mm rivolis, including Preciosa and Matubo. Shop remaining colors while they last!

1 each #41-878-70-12-3 Silver Plated Pendant Bezel Setting for (3) 12mm Rivoli Stones
1 each #01-122-12-400 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - Silver Night
1 each #01-122-12-429 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - Graphite
1 each #01-122-12-24 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - Jet
1 oz [use 1] #37-100-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes
1 6-pack [use 1] #40-168-3 Silver Plated Chain Necklace, 20", Calypso