Each piece is made from a strong and lightweight lead-free base metal alloy including some silver. Each piece is finished or plated in 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 having 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.
The earring posts are made with surgical steel, so they're ideal for sensitive ears.
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
In this photo is one color in the Briolette collection. Gorgeous purple, which is one of the top colors this season! Great Christmas gift....and NO, it's not too early to start that shopping!
