Catalog: New Century (120)

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.

Sorrell's dramatic elegance is shown clearly in the wonderful paisley brooch. Every color in the rainbow is used in the faceted clear-back crystal stones. And, every stone is prong set. Brooch is 4 1/2" by 2 1/2". "Sorrell Original" is marked on the back.

Patrice gathers semi precious stones, antique glass and metals to design heirloom pieces such as this set. It has a striking combination of yellow jade with amathyst on brass and also Chinese turquoise and carnelian. The necklace is 17" end to end, the pendant is 2" by 1 1/2", clip earrings are 1" by 5/8".

Maya frequently presents an oriental theme in her purses.This one is even more special than most. Under the resin surface is (quoted from Maya) "Special 'Geisha' painting by renowned painter: Art Zamora for Maya as signed." The front, and especially the back, of the purse are heavily carved/molded. The 46" chain features faceted citrine and crystal beads. Purse is 8 1/2" wide 5" high, 2" deep.

Maya's resin purse imitates snakeskin very beautifully. There is a lot going on here: metal butterflies, topaz rhinestones, crystals and tiger eye stones. 6 1/2 wide, 4" high,2 1/4" deep, chain 46" end to end.

Maya chooses a delicate turquoise color for her resin purse. The snake skin pattern is, in some areas, dusted with gold leaf. Note the ornate clasp with gilt butterfly and flowers which are accented with glittering rhinestones and crystals. The charming pendant is composed of crystals and piwa pearls. The chain, which can also be worn as a necklace, is gold plated with chunks of turquoise, crystals and gold colored beads. Chain is 44". Purse is 7" wide, 3 1/2" high, 2 1/2" deep.

Maya has created this resin purse to rewsemble black snake skin. The resin used is a natural material from trees grown in the Philippines. It is molded and carved and its metal accents are copper in color. The metal chain sports semi-precious stones and crystals. The chain is detachable and may be worn as a belt. Purse is 6" high, 6 1/4" wide and 2" deep. The chain is 44" end to end. Maya name plate is on the back of the purse.

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.

Elegant single strand necklace by Maya. Contemporary American designer Maya uses semi precious stones, pearls, crystals and antiqued metal when creating her jewelry. In this lovely necklace she has combined Canada jade, fresh water stick pearls, citrine nuggets and bronze colored metal. Result? Fabulous! Total length end to end is 35". Jade rectangles are 1 1/2" by 1" and are 1/8" thick. Oval metal tag with Maya signature attached.

Contemporary designer Maya has created this purse out of tree resin. The color is white and beige giving it a deeply textured look. In combination with the molded resin, Maya uses semi-precious stones, glass beads and antiqued metal.Maya's purses are created in limited editions and are signed. This purse is 8 1/2" wide, 3" high and 2" deep. The detachable chain (wear as necklace or belt) is 44" end to end. Comes with a cloth pouch for storing.

Maya's lovely resin purse with one sculpted flower to set it off. The man-made hand molded resin for Maya's purses comes from trees native to the Philippines.The resin body of the purse is hand polished and, then, semi precious stones--in this case carnelian, picture jasper and rock crystal nuggets--are added to purse and chain. Measurements of this purse are 6 1/2" by 4" by 2". Chain is 46" end to end.

A very unique bracelet! The pattern on the front is actual leaf bark from the Philippines. The bark is coated with acrylic. The black portion of the bracelet is made of tree resin, also from the Philippines. The bracelet pulls apart in two pieces so it can go over the hand easily. Front bark panel is 2 1/8" high, back is 7/8" high.

Elegant and graceful looking, this Maya purse is charming. The carved butterfly design is on both sides of the purse while carved flowers adorn the resin top. Crystals and pearls are on both the purse and the silver metal-colored chain. Purse is 8" wide, 6" high and 3" deep. Detachable chain is 42" end to end.

This Maya purse is created in resin made to resemble snakeskin. Maya uses accents of carnelian nuggets and citrine chips. The clasp on this purse is particularly charming. 7" wide, 4" high and 2 1/2" deep. The ornate chain is 45".

This contemporary brooch by French designer Pavone is made of galalith (a plastic derived from skim milk!). The little cat just oozes sassy personality and begs to be taken home by a cat lover. He is three levels thick--head and paws front level, body second level, and tail the third level. Great design. 3 1/2" tall, 1 3/4" wide. Pavone signature on the back of the brooch.

Woman's face in a graceful swirl of luxuriant hair. Who but Maya could create such a lovely thing. Purse of sculpted resin with a beautiful chain (containing fresh water pearls) that detaches and can be worn as either necklace or belt. Purse measures 5" by 6" and 2 1/4" front to back. Chain is 46" end to end. Also available in black.

Contemporary American designer Maya creates most unusual and elegant purses. Semi precious stones, glass beads and pearls are used in combination with molded resin and antiqued metal of the purse and frame. This purse is 6 1/2" long and 4" high. The 42" detachable chain may be worn as a necklace or belt while the purse may then be carried as a clutch. Maya's plaque signature is on the back of the purse. A cloth bag with Maya's name is included for storage.

A pin with personality, that is what this Bauer pin expresses.Each emerald rhinestone is prong set, and the base is circular so that it stands up for display when you are not wearing it. This is truly a fun piece of jewelry. 2 1/2" by 1 1/2".