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This delicate pendant necklace by Patrice is made of vintage German glass with brass. The gold plated chain is 17" end to end. The pendant is 2" by 1 1/8".

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. Each piece I make has dozens and dozens of sma...

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. The pink floral purse featured here combines quartz, pearls and faceted crystals with the resin purse to make a lovely purse for...

Fun all the way! Maya's leopard print resin purse, made just for cat lovers. It has a flat back and a generously rounded front. Its chain has dyed fresh water pearls and crystals. Purse is 5 1/2" wide, 5" high and 2" front to back. Chain is 44" end to end.

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.

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 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.

Resin purse by Maya. The birds and leaves have a slight iridescence to them and they are heavily carved. Maya uses crystals and semi-precious stones as usual. The ornate silver chain may be detached and worn as a belt or a necklace. Purse 8 1/2" by 5" by 2 1/2" front to back. Chain is 44" end to end.

Elegant and dramatic Judith Leiber. Flat chains support beautifully designed panels which are chunky and very three dimensional. Judith Leiber signature is on the reverse side. Length from clasp to bottom of pendant is 18 1/4". Pendant width 1 7/8".

Fabulous as always. Chanel! Beautiful quality faux Baroque pearls. Notted. Hand set pronged rhinestones, double level heavy pendant with poured glass stone. Oval signature plate on reverse side of pendant is marked Chanel, 1983, and has the Chanel double "C" mark. Longer strand is 30". Pendant is 2 1/4" by 2 1/2".

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. His pieces are beautifully hand crafted and the stick pin type fastening makes it possible to wear them on hats, handbags, or as pendants and, of course, as trad...

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.

Exquisite Kenneth Lane necklace and dangle earrings. Reportedly it is one of several Kenneth Lane versions of the "Jackie" necklace, the jem stone set that was given to her by Aristotle Onasis. This set is costume jewelry and of very fine quality. The rhinestone are brilliant and deeply set, the faux emeralds are clear back crystals and the set is heavily gold plated. There are two oval plaques stamped Kenneth Lane on the links of the necklace (visible in one of the pictures) and there is the s...

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".

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.

Patrice, elegant as always!The necklace is composed of Hsiu jade, red adventurine and natural agate beads with brass. The clip earrings are composed of red and green adventurine with amethyst and brass. The pendant back is as beautiful as the front so that it may be worn either way. Necklace is 19" end to end, pendant is 2" in diameter and the earrings are 1 1/8" in diameter.

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.

This purse by Maya is sassy! Resin body, antiqued metal frame, beaded tassel and many turquoise chips and nuggets. Measurements are 6" by 3 1/2" and 2" front to back. The chain is 46" end to end.