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.

What a buy! Choose from any signed 3 piece set of hand knotted necklace, earrings and removable pendants:

A)Red rutilated quartz & moss agate;
B)Carnelian & peach aventurine;
C) Chinese writing stone jasper;
and/or D) Brecciated or poppy jasper. The last pendant (D) is hand fabricated hand hammered sterling silver. All signed by this maker...

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 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 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.

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...

Elegant Japanese Cultured Peal Necklace (4 strands @ 4.5-5mm., Japan) with 1 Ceylon Blue Sapphire @ 2.59 ct., 180 Pave Diamonds @ 1.45 ct. total weight, set in 18K. Gold. We also have a matching Sapphire Ring, please see our item # 1009531

Fabulous signed Siman Tu torsade necklace with twelve strands of oblong pale green chrysocolla beads terminating in large circular elements in rhodium plated silvertone metal set with variegated small round genuine turquoise stones, with a hook clasp and a matching extender chain set with a turquoise stone. Siman Tu couture jewelry was hand made in his New York atelier in the 1990s and 2000s and was sold in top department stores and boutiques. This piece is from an estate. It weighs 255 grams...

Maya frequently uses semi-precious stones in her jewelry and purses. In this bold necklace she uses a combination of large amethyst chunks and similar chunks of polished smoky topaz with antiqued metal beads. A striking contemporary necklace by Maya! Necklace is 39" end to end. Pendant is 3 5/8" long.

Betty Cooke sterling silver statement necklace

This elegant and fluid hand crafted necklace should fit a 16 1/2" neck

Overall measurement - 7 3/4" x 7 7/8"

Weight - 43+ grams

Push pull clasp

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

A contemporary strand of pearls accented by tumbled citrine,peridot, rose quartz and chalcedony. The box clasp highlighted by an aqua bead is stamped 925.

A gorgeous Genuine Cultivated BAROQUE Hand knotted PEARL NECKLACE, 46 cm long (18"),total 38 pearls, average size 10.5 mm., with very practical magnetic safety lock. Shipping extra.

Robert Sorrell has only created seven of these necklaces, each hand made by him and each slightly different from the other. He calls this his "scarf". Aptly named since, like a cloth scarf, it is versatile and can be worn in a variety of ways--both ends in front, both ends in back, one in front and one over the shoulder, etc. Rhinestones are of the finest quality crystal and the craftsmanship is exquisite! Scarf is 45" end to end and is 3" wide at each end...

A delicate 18K. Gold Chain and a separate Genuine Unheated White Kunzite Pendant of 21.65 ct., measuring 14 x 14 x 13 mm. which can easily be removed and worn with a different necklace such as pearls etc.

A very fine Cultured Pearl Necklace, hand knotted,cream colored, length 46 cm. (18"), 52 Pearls, size: 7.5 to 8 mm. Excellent lustre, practical magnetic safety lock! Shipping extra.

Only one! Fancy floral textured book chain used to make this choker necklace - perfect for the bride to be - custom plated in a rich, lush, antiqued, heavy 24K gold. Added an unaltered circa 1870 30mm Victorian 3 pc button, with cut steel center on same color gold gilt open work metal as a removable pendant!. LegaL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee...

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".

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a very cheery and colorful original oil painting on canvas of a woman in traditional garb gathering flowers. From the lovely city of Oaxaca Mexico, this charming scene in vibrant colors captures well, that certain relaxed slice of life from one of the more idyllic and unhurried parts of the country.

Size: Framed dimensions are 25 3/4 inches wide, 30 inches tall. Unframed image size is 15 ½ inches wide, 19 ½ inches tall.

All metal is sterling silver. If you like carnelian and like dogs, this could be yours to collect and celebrate. 45mm round carnelian with a dog imprint on the pendant that ends in a tested sterling silver spiral is a total of 2 5/8" which suspends from a 20" chain that is marked 925 in 3 places. 1.8 oz or 52 grams...

A very fine and distinguished white cultured Pearl necklace (4.5-5.0 mm.), knotted, with a Yellow Gold 555 Pendant set with 24 genuine Diamonds and a genuine oval blue Ceylon Sapphire. Length of necklace: 50 cm.

A truly stunning Genuine, Cultivated Superior Silver-Grey BAROQUE PEARL NECKLACE, hand knotted, with excellent shiny lustre. Total 44 Pearls, average size 8.5 mm. Length: 49 cm (19"). Practical magnetic Safety Lock! Shipping extra.

Gorgeous glittering extra long gemstone necklace by Italian designer Donatella Pellini. From an estate. Fabulously detailed, with a chain made from wired briolette cut citrine beads accented with large free form watermelon tourmaline beads, with a very large briolette cut smoky quartz teardrop shaped pendant. The beads and pendant are mounted in dark goldtone metal...

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.

Spectacular Long Genuine Cultured Pearl Necklace with excellent Luster. Hand knotted, length 78 cm. (30 1/2"). Average size 7.3 mm. Total 96 Pearls. Practical magnetic safety lock! Shipping extra.

An unsigned silver necklace with hematite beads. Given the design, it measures 16" plus a bit more.

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a lovely original still life painting in oil, cheerfully executed in bold primary colors depicting a kitchen cupboard full of various sundries. Quintessentially Mexican, this pretty painting comes from Oaxaca Mexico.

Size: Framed dimensions are 19 inches wide, 24 inches tall. Unframed image size is 10 3/4 inches wide, 15 ½ inches tall.

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.

Chic Kenneth Lane chunky bib necklace with interlocking chain links, in slightly matte goldtone metal. With paper hang tag marked KENNETH LANE COUTURE COLLECTION. Lobster clasp with extender chain. From an estate. I am also listing a similar pair of earrings from this estate. 20 inches wearable length and 3 inches wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A delicate and beautiful cultured Peach-Pink Pearl Necklace with excellent lustre. Hand knotted. Length 40 cm. (16"), 52 Pearls @ average size 7.5 - 8.00 mm.

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.

An exceptionally beautiful one-of-a-kind NEW 18k. Gold (91.1gr.) Tubing Necklace set with 1 Genuine Ceylon Blue Sapphire @ 1.67 ct. and 1 Genuine Ceylon Canary Yellow Sapphire @ 2.50 ct., adorned with 18 brilliant cut Diamonds @ 2.32 ct.total weight (VVSI)...

A Genuine Cultured Cream Colored Pearl Necklace, hand knotted. Length 38 cm. (15"), 53 Pearls, size 6.5 - 7 mm Nice lustre. Practical magnetic safety lock! Shipping extra.

Unisex Diamond Necklace from Rajasthan, India Traditional high carat 20- 22K gold necklace from India studded with 740 diamonds close to 40 ct. Designed so that only the diamonds touch your skin. Good condition with 5 replacement diamonds with settings mounted on the gold hook . This is a stunning piece . End to end of hook is 18" total weight 81g

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.

Commission - Thank you!. This American oil portrait was commissioned as a Mother's Day gift by a family member of an octogenarian and titled: Glo Remembers.
Sometimes her memories mesh decades together and other times she forgets the present...yet fondly remembers the past...
The painting portrays her dressed in her favorite color red and was painted on a stretched canvas by and signed at lower right as Mimi Dee, an American self learned painter...