Beaded Sakura Necklace

This was a necklace I made to wear to a cousin's wedding. I was responsible for greeting and seating the guests at the reception, so I wanted something a little more elegant than usual. I wore a dress with sakura on it, so I found this pattern in a Japanese beadcraft book, bought Swarovski crytals in colors matching my dress and made this necklace. I don't wear it all that often, but it's still one of my favorite pieces.

Note: You need to download this picture to see all of the details in the necklace because it was too big for full view.