Rodney Coriz – Santo Domingo Inlay & Heishi Bead Jewelry Artist
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About Rodney Coriz
Rodney Coriz is featured in the book "Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry" and is revered worldwide for his outstanding inlay jewelry — a style that isn't especially common for the Santo Domingo tribe, better known historically for their hand-rolled turquoise beaded jewelry. Rodney also produces his own contemporary version of classic Santo Domingo jewelry, creating wonderful hand-rolled bead necklaces and turquoise bead necklaces that update a centuries-old technique for a modern audience.
It's genuinely remarkable how Rodney can take an old style like the heishi bead necklace and make it look new and fresh without losing what made the original technique special. Rodney rarely wholesales his jewelry; if you want to collect his work, it's most common to buy directly from him at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum show, or other major Native American jewelry shows around the country.
Identifying Rodney Coriz's Work
His jeweler's hallmark reads Rodney Coriz alongside a sun symbol and a copyright symbol.
Style & Recognition
As an artist to watch within Santo Domingo jewelry circles, Rodney's combination of traditional heishi beading technique and contemporary inlay work has earned him both critical recognition and a devoted following among serious collectors.
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