Catalog: New Century (120)

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".

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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".

Maya's purses are most unique, and this one is especially so. The elegantly hand carved peacock has "feathers" that wrap completely around the purse. Carved flowering branches have been added to give an oriental look. As with all Maya purses, her cartouche is evident on the back of the purse.6 1/2" wide, 5" high, 2 1/2" front to back. Antiqued metal chain and crystals is 45" long.

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.

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.