Turquoise Beaded Storyteller Double Sided Pendant Necklace
14kt Yellow Gold, Oxidized Sterling Silver, and Pilot Mountain Turquoise Beaded Storyteller Double Sided Pendant Necklace By Artist Joseph Coriz. This necklace features eight Pilot Mountain Turquoise beads, a sterling silver oval pendant with a a bezel set Pilot Mountain Turquoise cabochon in the center surrounded by silver overlay designs of water, corn, a pueblo, healing hand and a dancer. While the reverse side features silver overlay of an offering with animals, a rain clouds, and water symbols and 14kt yellow gold stars. This pendant measures 3 inches x 2 inches and is 22inches.
Native American Artist: Joseph Coriz
Joseph Coriz is a self-taught silversmith and jewelry artist from the Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico. Coriz has been creating traditional Native American jewelry for the nearly two decades.
A draftsman for 23 years, Coriz decided he wanted something different for himself; something meaningful. Through jewelry making Coriz realized he could tell his grandfather’s story, the story of his heritage, and create something meaningful. Working with the highest quality coral and turquoise in all of his pieces, each one-of-a-kind necklace and bracelet brings to life the rich history of his Native American culture.
Known also for his sterling silver overlay design where he incorporates traditional symbols and patterns. Coriz has built a reputation as Native American and Southwestern jewelry design.