Brilliant Bezel Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Learn how to bezel an 18mm rivoli crystal with the use of size 8 and size 11 seed beads. This crystal pendant project uses hubble stitch and netting to create the perfect Brilliant Bezel. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: • Prepare the Bezel Base: Start with a loop of 12 primary color 8/0 seed beads, adding one secondary color bead for learning purposes. • First Hubble Stitch Round: Using 8/0 seed beads, create Hubble stitch units around the loop, adding an 11/0 seed bead between each unit. • Second Hubble Stitch Round: Transition to 11/0 seed beads for a tighter round, pulling the bezel inwards, and use 15/0 seed beads between units to secure the rivoli crystal. • Tightening the Bezel: Add two 15/0 seed beads between the top 11/0 beads of the second Hubble stitch round to tighten the bezel around the crystal. • Decorating the Outer Edge: Embellish the outer edge with 2 or 3mm crystals, using 15/0 seed beads to attach each crystal. • Attaching the Loop Bail: Secure the loop bail to the back of the pendant for a polished finish. The designer&suggested colors & materials: • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Violet AB 18mm, 1 piece • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst 3mm, 12 beads • Athenacast Bails - 9mm Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 piece • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid 8/0, ~ 1 Gram • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 11/0, ~ 1 Gram • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Yellow Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram • Miyuki Seed...