Catalog: New Century (120)

Maya began creating purses in 1985. Beautiful from the start, her purses have become more intricate and glamorous with each passing year. This purse is from her latest collection and shows butterfly, flower and dragonfly designs imbedded in the resin body of the purse. The surface displays hand carved flowers and a lovely dragonfly. 6" wide, 5 1/4" high and 2 1/2" front to back. The chain is antiqued metal with semi-precious stones and it 45 1/2" long.

This dramatic collar necklace by Sorrell features large champagne colored rhinestones with smaller clear rhinestones. All are prong set. The collar has an oval plaque marked Sorrell Originals. Collar inside length is 17" with a 2" extension. Width is 2". The dangle clip earrings, unmarked, have one round champagne rhinestone and clear rhinestones, all prong set. They are 3 1/4" long.

Maya presents a lovely amber colored resin bag (also available in black). Deeply carved design with an oriental feeling. Maya uses semi-precious stones and crystals to adorn this artwork. Purse is 5" wide and 5 1/4" tall and 2" front to back. Chain is 44" end to end and can be worn separately as a belt or necklace, enabling the purse to become a clutch.

This gorgeous resin handbag by Maya is sculptured wearable art. Oriental in feeling as many Maya purses are, it combines red dyed coral, onyx chips and onyx ovals in both the tassel and the detachable metal chain. The elegant chain can then be worn as a necklace or a belt, and the purse be carried as a clutch. A cloth drawstring bag with Maya's name stamped in gold is provided for storage as it is with all her purses. Measurements are 8 1/4" by 4 1/2" by 2" front to back...

Translucent frost white purse by Maya. This delicately styled creation of resin and crystals and pearls presents its lovely carved flowers on both front and back. Its silver metal chain with its silver beads and crystals may also be worn as a necklace or belt. The purse is 7" wide, 5" high and 2" front to back. The chain is 44" end to end.

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.

Elegant and with the look of real amber, this Maya necklace is composed of amber colored resin and real citrine. It is 16" end to end and has a 3" extension so that it may be worn at different lengths. Maya's oval cartouche is on the back side as shown in the picture.

The striking pearl and silver lizard pattern of this Maya purse suggests that it is made of lizard skin. Instead it is made of tree resin obtained especially by Maya for the creation of her beautiful purses. Maya adds to the lovely purse crystal nuggets and glass beads. The purse is 6 1/2" wide, 4" high, and 2 1/4" deep. The silver plated chain is 46".

Beautiful and graceful is this natural resin purse by Maya. the base is frosted white. The birds, branches and leaves are heavily carved with surfaces in shimmering gold with burnt orange accents. The purse is carved both front and back. The gold metal chain has both semi-precious stones and crystals. Purse is 8 1/2" by 5" an 2 1/2" front to back. The chain is 44" end to end. Maya name plate is on the back of the purse.

This Maya purse cries out for a special occasion. Lacy look of the resin body, delicately colored with pearls and crystals. Lovely silver-tone metal frame and chain. 6 1/2" wide, 3" high, 2 1/2" front to back. Chain is 44".

Huge and gorgeous this Iradj Moini brooch has it all. Multi-color glass beads, clear rhinestones and faux pearls, each one prong set. The gold plated wire forms a very intricate and graceful pattern. Iradj Moini nameplate is on the back. 5 1/4" long including the pearl drop. 3" wide and 1 1/4" deep.

Stunningly elegant! This brooch by Iradj Moini, premiere contemporary designer, is in a class by itself. Beautiful red glass cabochons and sparkling prong set rhinestones compose the piece. With its graceful curving petals, it is very three dimensional. Note the detail work on the back of the brooch. Superb craftsmanship. Iradj Moini signature on the back bar. Brooch is 4 1/2" by 4 1/2".

Lovely lavender molded and carved tree resin purse which Maya has designed like a garden---trees, flowers, insects and birds in flight, all with glittering accents of lavender and purple rhinestones. Both front and back are highly decorated. Note the semi-precious stones and crystals on the detachable silver chain. purse is 7 1/4" wide, 4 1/2" high and 1 1/2" deep. Chain is 44" end to end. Maya name plate is on the back of the purse.

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".

Created by Maya and sculpted with the look of damask. Copper beads and dyed freshwater pearls with additional semi-precious stones. Short handle. An artwork as usual! 4" high, 7" wide, 2 1/4" front to back. Handle length 15".

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.

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.