Catalog: New Century: Fashion: Accessories: Purses (63)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maya presents, in sculpted resin, a winged female figure. Her gown displays a lovely floral pattern and her outstretched arms give the feeling of movement. Fresh water pearls, rose quartz chips and crystal nuggets complete the picture. Maya's cartouche is on the back. A cloth storage bag with Maya's signature is included. Measurements are 6 1/2" by 7 1/2" and 2" from front to back. Chain is 46" end to end.

One of Maya's most elegant creations, this purse is a gem. Its resin base is enhanced with shimmering gold highlights and carved smoky flowers that are encrusted with faceted black and gray iridescent beads and smoky colored rhinestones. The 44" chain presents smoky topaz and crystal beads. Purse is 7" wide, 5" high and 2" deep.

Frosty light blue is Maya's choice for this purse. The front displays elegant carved swans with a slight hint of gilt on some of their feathers. The back features carved aquatic plants. Beads, rhinestones and crystals add to the elegant look. White leather trim on the sides enhances this beautiful bag. 5 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high, 2 " deep. gold plated chasin is 44" long.

Contemporary American designer Maya uses semi-precious stones and pearls in combination with molded resin and glass beads in her elegant design of this purse. Maya's plaque signature is on the back. The 44" strap can be removed so the purse may be used as a clutch. The strap itself may become a beautiful long necklace, or even a belt. The purse is 6 1/2" at its widest, 4" tall, and 2" thick front to back. A cloth drawstring storage bag with Maya's signature is included.

And elegant and fun piece by Maya! Great for dress up, or even with jeans. This resin purse with antiqued metal frame also has green garnets and smoky quartz chips on its dangles and also on its detachable strap ( wear it as a necklace or a belt). Purse length is 7", width 5", depth 1 1/2", strap is 46" end to end.

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.

Beautiful blue resin purse by Maya. Carved scrolls in the resin with chalcedony and piwa pearl medallion. 6 1/2" wide, 5" high, 2" deep, chain 46" 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.

This purse, named "Florentine Lilies", was created by Maya EXCLUSIVELY for our website and will ONLY be available here. ONLY 25 purses will ever be made. Each purse will be numbered and personally signed by Maya. Every purse will include a note from Maya as to why the purse was created and how it became named "Florentine Lilies". This carved and molded resin purse contains pearls, Czech and Austrian crystals, glass and cast metal beads, with a silver plated chain that can be worn as a necklace...

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.

Maya's beautiful work. A purse good for day or night use. The black resin body is overlaid with copper wire filigree and adds smoky topaz stones and crystal beads for additional elegance.6" wide, 4 1/2" high, 2" at deepest. Chain is 46" and, as with most Maya purse chains, it can be detached and worn as a necklace or a belt.

This Maya creation is not in her collection in this special pink color. It was ordered by Fantasy Jewels since so many of our customers like her pink and rose colored purses. So, this purse is special! The beautiful resin that composes it is enhanced by garnets, green garnets, and rhodonite chips. The purse is 6" wide, 5" high, and 2 1/2" deep. The silver plated chain is 46" and may be worn as a belt or a necklace, an added bonus to a beautiful purse.

The look of ancient ivory, antiqued copper-tone metal framing and antiqued gold plate chain, all these in Maya's lovely purse. Add to that jasper, citrine, and wood and metal beads and you have an artwork! Great to wear with jeans and also great with dress up. Note the flat back of the purse which makes it ride nicely against the body. Purse is 5 3/4" wide, 7" high, 2" deep. Chain is 46" long.