Rodney Coriz
Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Rodney Coriz brings a contemporary voice to traditional jewelry making. Inspired by his mother, Nestoria Coriz, and grandfather, Lupe Peña, Rodney recalls, “As a child, I learned traditional bead, shell inlay work, and metalsmithing by watching and observing them at work. At the age of 10, I began to design and create my own jewelry.”

His signature inlay work and contemporary interpretations of hand-rolled turquoise beads have earned him recognition in Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry and exhibitions at the Heard Museum and Millicent Rogers Museum. Rodney continues to refine his craft, noting, “I am always open to learning, embracing, and developing new techniques and styles that will help me enhance my work and reputation as an artist.”

Carrying forward a proud family tradition, Rodney’s jewelry blends history, culture, and innovation into timeless wearable art.