Like many other beaders, I was tempted by Laura McCabe's spectacular "Crown Jewels". I chose to make them using some lovely 12mm Swarovski squares (4470). I spent most of last Saturday bezeling them. Since I had no diagram (20$ on Beadpatterncentral.com)...

I consider this to be my best work so far. I am totally in love with it. I only wish the picture could reflect its real beauty. I think this one is closer to the true colors. Some color references: The rivoli is Vitrail Medium 18 mm. The delicas are db0023...