About John Medeiros
John Medeiros, founder and CEO of Tahoe Jewelry, introduced the John Medeiros line in 2000 after having worked in the jewelry industry for many years. As a child of European immigrants trying to make a living in Providence, Rhode Island, once the international capital of costume jewelry production, Medeiros worked after school in the precious metals industry while still in school.
In 1984 Medeiros founded Tahoe Jewelry, providing the precious metals jewelry industry with intricate polishing and stone setting services during the day, while at night he was working on what would become the John Medeiros line—real jewelry hand crafted from non-precious metals.
John Medeiros jewelry all comes with a lifetime guarantee. Each piece is made from:
Base Material: Non-precious lead-free premium alloy with .02% of silver which are strong and lightweight.
Overlay/Finish/Plate: Rhodium and 14Kt gold which has a permanent non-tarnish, easy to care for finish. John Medeiros uses rhodium, a derivative of platinum. Rhodium has all of the attributes of platinum with the added benefit of being harder, lasting longer, and a whiter tone.
Stones: Man-made Cubic Zirconium which will not chip, crack, cloud or fade. Cubic Zirconium is virtually indistinguishable to the eye by diamond experts, can scratch glass like natural diamonds, and is tougher than a sapphire.
Earring Posts: Surgical steel which are ideal for sensitive ears prone to infection or allergies.
John Medeiros Jewelry Key Attributes
Hand made in the United States
All designs are original, registered, and copyrighted
Intricate hand carved detailing on the front, sides, and back
Advanced product engineering and solid construction for durability
Original closures, some hidden, which blend into the overall design motif
Multiple strands are frequently used on bracelets and necklaces
Chains and ends are joined in the casting process
Two-tone effect is achieved through multiple masking and stripping operations
The John Medeiros (JM) trademark logo is on every piece
Cubic Zirconium stones are often prong set, not glued
Lifetime guaranteed
