Not a good idea; rhinestones tend to melt. You're OK with cubic zirconia though.

I usually eye-ball the two/or more strands and add more beads on the bottom row/rows between the spacers to get the curve correct. You also need to hold up or hang around a necklace model to make sure that all the strands sit flat.

The Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.025 x .180 inches (0.65 x 4.60mm) with work with the 6mm Rivoli Pendants.

Dear Donna, I have used "crimp covers" to cover knots (they come in different sizes). You can also space a couple more throughout the bracelet to make it look uniform or hang a charm from a small jump ring right next to the single crimp cover and it will look very deliberate in your design. Hope this helps--perhaps you have already gotten a solution--hard to believe no answers in 7 mos!

We do carry Swarovski Elements cuplink chain. It can be found in the Swarovski Components section under "cuplink chain". We have included a link below for you to view.

http://www.artbeads.com/swarovski-crystal-link-chain.html

On the internet, search on 'printable bead size chart'. Find one that prints actual size ,and tape it up somewhere handy. You'll never buy the wrong sized bead again. :0)