Catalog: New Century (120)

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.

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.

A Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 56/120. Lovely Austrian crystal large stones in sparkling bright colors. All stones are prong set, and the form is constructed and soldered by hand. The Bauer cartouche is on the back and 56/120 is scratched on the base. The round base allows the tree to be free standing so it may be used as a delightful decoration when not being worn. A white leather-like pouch is provided along with a collector's record and description...

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.

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.

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.

Delicate look, both the pendant and the beads.Patrice designs are of heirloom quality with, in this case, black onyx, faceted carnelian, and purple jade in the pendant, and tiny, glistening peridot beads in the chain. Double strand chain 17" with toggle closure. Chunky pendant 1 1/4" by 1" with 1 1/2" dangle.

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.

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...

As with all of Dorothy Bauer's rhinestone jewelry, the stones are Austrian crystal and are prong set. The frame is constructed and soldered by hand. California designer Bauer creates some pieces in LIMITED EDITIONS. This Christmas tree is one of them and this particular tree is 26/120 as is shown on the back of the pin. The Bauer cartouche is also displayed on the back. A white leather-like storage pouch and a collectors' record and description are included. The pin is 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.

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.

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 special occasion clip earrings by Vrba. The stones and the faux pearls are the finest in quality. Large and dramatic, these earrings are definitely show stoppers! 4 1/2" long from top of clip to bottom of dangles. 2 1/8" wide. Lawrence Vrba name plate on the back of both earrings.

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.