Beaded Bezel Rivolis - How-to Links

I don’t have time to write out detailed steps. So even though this collection of rivolis are not fully identical to the original tutorials on which they were based, I will just show my finished beaded bezel rivolis and a link to the original tutorials for diy referencing.

Beaded Bezel Rivolis

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Bling & Purity - Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings Set

Bling & Purity - Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings Set (CH0279)

Felt in the mood of doing some soothing beading rivolis.  So what could be better than bringing out some super sparkly Swarovski rivolis in the ubiquitous Crystal AB, and just blinging and beading the night through.

As sometimes happen, as I make something, an inkling of who this is meant for came to mind.  (Soot!) And once that happens, the rest of the look kind of has a guide to lead it to completion.

Gems & Colors - Beaded Bezel Gemstone Cab & Swarovski Rivoli Necklace and Earrings

Beaded Necklace with Gemstone Cabochons

CH0306

This necklace is handmade with a variety of gemstones cabochons (onyx, labradorite, agate) in various colors and strong together with Sterling Silver hand made components and links.  And the charming sparkle is provided by the delicious Swarovski Rivoli #1122 (Montana, 14mm).

Colorful Gemstones - Beaded Bezel Cab Necklace (CH0306)

How Many Seed Beads Needed to Bezel around Swarovski Rivolis

This is a rough guide to how many size 11/0 seed beads generally needed to bead bezel around a round cab or Swarovski rivoli.

Round Swarovski Rivolis are measured by their diameter, e.g. 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, etc.

Peyote Stitch - Bead Bezel a Swarovski Rivoli

Rule of thumb Formula

(Diameter x 2 ) + 4 size 11/0 seed beads.

Example:
12mm round rivoli - (12 x 2) + 4 = 28 seed beads
16mm round rivoli - (16 x 2) + 4 = 36 seed beads

Note: You will want to have even number of seed beads.  This should give you the first round of beads around the rivoli.

RAW - Bead Bezel a Swarovski Rivoli

For wanted of more proper terminology, I designate the below photo as 2 'squares'.  When you join into a circle, then you will have 3 'squares'.  That is one way of counting.
Alternatively, you can count the center (blue) beads - for 3 'squares', there will be 3 center blues.

Rule of thumb Formula
(Diameter + 2 ) 'squares' (or center beads)

Example:
12mm round rivoli - (12 + 2)  = 14 center beads
16mm round rivoli - (16 + 2) = 18 center beads

Tip: This Right Angle Weave tutorial is a good place to learn how to RAW.