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.

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.

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.

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.

Contemporary American designer Maya uses semi-precious stones and pearls in combination with molded resin and glass beads in her elegant design of this purse. Maya's plaque signature is on the back. The 44" strap can be removed so the purse may be used as a clutch. The strap itself may become a beautiful long necklace, or even a belt. The purse is 6 1/2" at its widest, 4" tall, and 2" thick front to back. A cloth drawstring storage bag with Maya's signature is included.

Pure elegance by Maya! Black carved resin with hint of gold frost touching the most prominent points of the carving. Along with the swans there are reeds and other plants making up the carved places on both front and back. The purse and the 44" chain are encrusted with crystals, beads and piwa pearls. The purse is 5 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high and 2" front to back.

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.

This Maya resin purse has it all: amethysts, rhinestones, crystal and pearls with butterflys, dragonflys,leaves and flowers. Chain is detachable and may be worn as a necklace or belt. 8" wide, 4 1/2" high, 2 1/2" deep, chain is 44" end to end.

Maya used amber colored resin with graceful carved swirls in the creation of this purse. The oval medallion contains tiger eye, crystals and rhinestones. The antiqued bronzed metal chain has chunks of tiger eye, metal beads and faceted crystals. Purse is 8" wide, 4 1/2" high, and 1 3/4" deep. Chain is 44" end to end.

Beautiful blue resin purse by Maya. Carved scrolls in the resin with chalcedony and piwa pearl medallion. 6 1/2" wide, 5" high, 2" deep, chain 46" end to end.

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

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'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.