Ultra Simple Blue Rivoli Earrings Tutorial
These sparkling earrings use only 3 components, and 2 common pairs of jewelry pliers (available individually or in a kit). Ultra Blue AB is a vivid blue coating added to a Swarovski rivoli crystal. 12mm rivolis are available in 80 colors!
Created by: Janet Boyington
Designer Tips
- Center rivoli crystal in bezel.
- Use your fingers or flat-nose nylon-jaw pliers to gently squeeze each prong most of the way down onto crystal, being careful not to scratch the coating on the back of the crystal.
- Make sure crystal is centered, and use nylon-jaw pliers to finish tightening the prongs.
- Add ear wire to loop on bezel. (Open the loop on the ear wire the same way you would open a jump ring. - See Jump Ring Tip in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).)
- Repeat for other earring.

Suggested Supplies
- 2 each #41-860-12-01-5 Rivoli Setting, 1 Loop, 12mm, Open Back - Antiqued Silver Plated
- 2 each #01-122-12-506 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm, Ultra AB Blue
- 1 pair #34-042-0-GM TierraCast Niobium Earring Hooks w/ Round and Heishi Beads, Raw/ Sterling/ Black
Tools
- Nylon-Jaw Pliers
- Round-Nose or Chain-Nose Pliers
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