Does this partial hallmark look like it says Coriz?
I don’t have the item in hand yet, but i can tell you i got it for nearly nothing, and i think it was misidentified as well. this is on the end of what looks like a hand made sterling barrel bead (there are four on the 24" necklace), between large elongated turquoise beads. I’ll share full pics when i receive it. even if it’s not legit, i still got it for a steal and will wear the heck out of it. Thanks!
I feel like I see a “iz” for sure at least, so that sounds like a good possibility.
@Jemez2 Hi ~ I feel like I can see “Coriz” stamped in the barrel bead. I checked my Hougart’s Hallmarks book for the Coriz name - focusing especially on that letter “r”. Just a thought - you may want to check out the work of Brihilda/Frank Coriz (Kewa). (At least the Coriz portion of their hallmark looks similar to yours, imo.) Always a delight to get a super good deal on jewelry! Looking forward to the full photos.
Steve the computer wizard! Looks pretty clear now!
i’m looking forward to seeing it in person so i can look for other/clearer/complete hallmarks. thanks all!
ok, i bought this for $9.99, and shipping was $12.50.
my hands are shaking.
the turquoise is verry glassy sounding when clicked against each other or my teeth. all four barrel beads are stamped N. Coriz. I can’t find a pic of the hallmark in Hougart 4th.
HOWEVER…
I found a pic of this exact piece on a collector’s website, with a matching pendant i do not have.
“Turquoise Necklace with Pendant, Nestoria Coriz, 1-strand, Kingman Turquoise, barrel design, 14 inches, 3 inches x 1 ¾ inches pendant, $850, PH-B2- 14001TH. To purchase, PLEASE CALL 303-999-6449”
I matched a closeup from mine to s section of the image above:
mine:
Nestoria?? It seems she may have changed hallmarks over her long career? Hougart says she used N Coriz (no photo) but an online search for her name shows her using NP Coriz.
Should i start hunting for the pendant? Should I contact the owner of Best of Zuni to see if/when they sold the piece? I did a brief search looking for recent thefts, came up with nothing.
What have i got here? What’s it worth? (i know yall can’t actually answer that last one)
-Liz
I’m excited for you! What a find! It sure does look like the site’s strand minus the pendant. Do note that the website hasn’t been updated since 2019, so whether he’s still active in the business is a question. At least you have a “cousin” piece to form a guesstimate of what the necklace alone might have cost at retail a few years back. Maybe @Jason can give his opinion.
About adding a pendant, well, it does look fab that way! And also lovely as is.
Wow, that’s the exact necklace!
And what a great price!
Wow!!! What a beautiful necklace and what a find! Welll done!
Yes, that’s really her name. Lovely necklace and fantastic price. I have several pieces by her but in a different style. Her son Daniel is also a bead maker and I have a couple of his pieces too. Some are unsigned but I have talked to her on the phone and she has confirmed them. I hope you get lots of enjoyment from your pretty new necklace. If you watch, you may actually find a matching pendant.
