Catalog: New Century (120)

A show-stopper purse to be sure. Maya uses amethysts and vivid rhinestones to accent the carved portions of this resin purse. Note the beautiful 44" chain. Purse is 8" wide, 4" high, and 2" deep.

Maya also makes fabulous jewelry using semi-precious stones and pearls. Some small scale and some large like these 6" long earrings. To see Maya's jewelry go to our HOME PAGE and click on the CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY BUTTON. The work of other designers appears there also.

The carving in this rich brown resin purse by Maya is accented by warm rust colors with hint of gold, punctuated by tiny sparkling clear rhinestones. Note the sassy silk tassel and the 44" gold plated chain with its faceted beads and crystals. Purse is 6" by 3 1/2" and is 2 1/4" deep.

This is a Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 28/120 and has 28 marked in ink on the base of the tree. It is a superb design with the large navette rhinestones surrounded by small clear rhinestones. All stones are Austrian, prong set, and glisten magnificently. The tree has 23 carat gold plating with a round base so that it may stand alone as a perky decoration when not being worn. The Bauer oval cartouche is on the back...

A charming purse design by Maya. Made of tree resin, it looks as if it is a combination of lizard and snake skin. The color combination is interesting and the resin is accented by copper metal. Note the sassy tassel and the elegant beads on the 44" chain that attaches to the purse. Purse is 6" high, 6 1/4" wide, 2" deep. Tassel is 5 1/2" long.

A lusterous acrylic surface on this sophisticated resin purse by Maya.The design, resembling snake skin, is actually leaf bark from the Philippines. Ornate chain has faceted semi-precious stones and crystals and can be detached and worn as a necklace. Inside of purse is done in a matte black to contrast with the sleek outside surface. Purse is 8" wide, 5" high, 2 3/4" deep. Chin is 44" end to end.

This purse by Maya is sassy! Resin body, antiqued metal frame, beaded tassel and many turquoise chips and nuggets. Measurements are 6" by 3 1/2" and 2" front to back. The chain is 46" end to end.

This Maya purse is molded of tree resin from the Philippines and has the look of python skin, and in blue denim no less. A fun purse to wear with jeans or with the most elegant of outfits. Blue chalcedony, piwa pearls and glass beads along with a silver plated 46" chain enhance this delightful purse. 6" wide, 4 1/2" high and 2 1/2" deep.

Contemporary American designer Michele McManus presents dichroic glass in this camera shy expansion bracelet. According to the designer, dichroic means that it has more than one color, especially when viewed from different angles, and it is pure color that glimmers and shines like a mirror. Before dichroic color was developed (1950's), there was not a man-made material that possessed true iridescence. McManus says,"I start with full sheets of glass...

This leather shoulder-strap bag by Maya is pouch shaped. The texture of the leopard print is fur-like and very soft to the touch. The pouch is fabric lined with a zipper compartment and the ornate clasp and chain sport semi-precious stones including tiger eye. The edge of the pouch is stitched in black leather. Pouch is 8" high, 7 1/2" side to side. Chain is 34" end to end. Maya's metal name plate is inside the pouch.

Large domed pale moss-jade European vintage glass and antiqued gold finish on brass compose this elegant ring by Patrice. Ring may be ordered in desired size.

Maya has created a small art work here: sassy and charming, good for dressy day or for evening this little purse will fill the bill. Molded and carved from tree resin brought from the Philippines. Accented with gold metal trim and small rhinestones. The gold metal chain sports semi-precious stones and crystals. Purse is 5 1/2" wide, 3 1/2" high and 2 1/2" deep. Chain is 42" end to end. Maya name plate is on the back.

This beautiful peach colored carved resin purse by Maya has dragonflies, leaves and flowers. Attached to the surface are chunky gilt flowers and butterflies sporting iridescent rhinestones and pearl beads. The 46" gold plated chain has faceted crystals and beads in the same color tones. The purse is 8" wide, 4 1/2" high and 2" deep.

Bright and sassy is the look of this resin purse by Maya. The alligator design and the white leather trim combine to make a charming appearance. The purse and the 44" chain are trimmed with crystals and real turquoise nuggets. The purse is 4" across the top, 7" across the bottom and 5" high.

Fantastic resin purse by Maya. Leather side pieces, semi-precious stones and piwa pearls. 6 1/2" wide, 4" high, 2 3/8" deep, 44" chain end to end.

Elegant and sophisticated, these Maya earrings will be noticed! Gold plated with sparkling tiny rhinestones, red faceted beads, and beads made of jet. There are nine strands, clip earrings are 4 1/8" long, 7/8" wide.

This beautiful necklace by Maya has it all: gilt finish, chunky amethyst beads, rhinestones, piwa pearls, crystals, butterflies, leaves, flowers and more! Elegant in its creation, it is 17 1/2" end to end, its round links are about 2" in diameter, center dangle 2 3/8". Maya's signature is on the clasp. The earrings that follow in the next picture were made by Maya to match this necklace.

Contemporary American designer Maya has created this elegant choker of real pearls, resin and glass beads. 12 1/2" around with a 2 1/2" extension. Depth at its greatest is 5". The piece is signed Maya.