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
