Catalog: New Century (120)

This resin purse by Maya has tiger eye stones, pearls, clear rhinestones, beads, crystals, flowers, vines leaves and butterflys. Each element adds to its beauty. As an alternative, carry the purse as a clutch and wear the chain as a necklace or belt, either way, it is gorgeous. 7 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high, 2" deep, chain is 44" end to end.

Pure elegance by Maya! Black carved resin with hint of gold frost touching the most prominent points of the carving. Along with the swans there are reeds and other plants making up the carved places on both front and back. The purse and the 44" chain are encrusted with crystals, beads and piwa pearls. The purse is 5 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high and 2" front to back.

Fun purse by Maya! It could be a miniature Gateway computer box with its cowhide look. Made of tree resin from the Philippines and with its chain adorned with pearls and crystals, it is a sassy little treasure. 7" wide, 5" high, 2" front to back. Chain 44". (red color on the purse in the photo is lighting and does not exist on the purse)

Maya uses yellow turquoise and green garnets in combination with faceted crystal beads and ornate metal beads. Ornate and dramatic. Shorter strand is 19" with a 3" extension. Gold plated brass pendant is 4" long and hangs over the longer strand.

Made from natural resin and decorated with turquoise fresh water pearls and crystals, this signed purse by Maya, a contemporary American designer, is a treasure. The color of the purse swirls from amber into soft beige. It is lined with cloth and has part leather interior. Maya's purses are limited editions and are truly collectors items. 6" wide,5" high, 2" diameter. Chain is 45" end to end.

Maya's purses are most unique, and this one is especially so. The elegantly hand carved peacock has "feathers" that wrap completely around the purse. Carved flowering branches have been added to give an oriental look. As with all Maya purses, her cartouche is evident on the back of the purse.6 1/2" wide, 5" high, 2 1/2" front to back. Antiqued metal chain and crystals is 45" long.

Designed by Maya to resemble snakeskin, this charming purse is made from tree resin, and is molded and carved. Copper and gold accents enhance the purse. Note the semi-precious stones and crystals on the chain. Purse is 6" high, 6 1/4" wide and 2" deep. Detachable chain (which may be worn as a belt) is 44" end to end. Maya name plate is on the back of the purse.

Maya uses carved flowers and leaves lightly dusted with gilt to enhance the rich olive color of the purse. Add to that bronzed metal beads, crystals and rhinestones and you have an elegant purse, good for day or evening wear. Purse is 7" wide, 3 1/2" high and 1 1/2" deep. Chain is 44" end to end.

Introducing Rick Shelley. Known regionally for his elegant and charming "bug pins", Rick is new to the larger American and world-wide scene through this website. Using a variety of materials such as, in this pin, imported glass beads, hand worked stained glass, and pewter. He also uses semi precious stones with gold and sterling silver...

The Maya collection offers elegant wearable art in both purses and jewelry (push the Contemporary Costume Jewelry button on our home page to see Maya's jewelry). Semi-precious stones, crystals, and metal accents from around the world are used in Maya's work. Her purses are of hand molded resin, and each has her signature plate and is provided with a cloth storage bag...

Enormous and heavy and all prong set. Sorrell presents an outstanding bracelet. It matches the preceding set but is being sold separately. 1 7/8" high, 7 1/4" around, 1 1/2" opening. It is signed Sorrell Original on an oval plaque.

Robert Sorrell has only created seven of these necklaces, each hand made by him and each slightly different from the other. He calls this his "scarf". Aptly named since, like a cloth scarf, it is versatile and can be worn in a variety of ways--both ends in front, both ends in back, one in front and one over the shoulder, etc. Rhinestones are of the finest quality crystal and the craftsmanship is exquisite! Scarf is 45" end to end and is 3" wide at each end...

Genuine pearls and jade proudly support this tortoise. Patrice, contemporary American designer offers this limited edition piece. It is the finest there is in materials, design and detail. Truly of heirloom quality. The two strands of pearls measure 17" end to end.

Maya creates a sleek amber resin purse with swirls of black and small metal "buttons" resembling hobnails. Semi-precious stones, antiqued beads and crystals on detachable link chain that also can be worn as a necklace. Purse is 9" wide,4" high,1 1/2" deep. Chain is 44" end to end. Antiqued copper-colored metal frame.

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 Maya purse looks like elegant and lavish icing on a cake! Beautifully carved butterflies, flowers and leaves in iridescent pastel tones of pink, light blue and light green enhance the surface of the front. The back is flat and hangs nicely against the body. Please note that the background color is more of a beige/putty than the brownish tone the pictures show. The purse is 6"wide, 4 1/2" high and 2" deep. The silver plated chain with crystals and beads is 46" long.

With its delicately colored ice blue rhinestones, this Dorothy Bauer pin is elegant. The large navette stones are all prong set and surrounded by tiny rhinestones of varying subtle colors designed to highlight the beauty of the large stones. The base is circular so that will stand alone for display when not being worn. Very chunky and three dimensional. 2 1/4" by 2".

Dorothy Bauer's snow covered Cristmas tree pin has glistening tiny clear rhinestones at the ends of each branch, and, of course, a shimmering rhinestone star on the top. The base is round which enables it to stand up for display when not being worn. Signed Bauer on the back. 2 1/2" by 1 1/4.