{"id":86537,"date":"2026-01-12T00:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/?p=86537"},"modified":"2026-01-10T17:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T15:11:28","slug":"il-sogno-americano-di-mateo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/il-sogno-americano-di-mateo\/","title":{"rendered":"Mateo&#8217;s American Dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h2>From Jamaica to New York: the jewelry of Matthew Harris, founder of the Mateo brand<\/h2>\n<p>The American dream applied to jewelry. It is the story of Matthew Harris, born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Son of a seamstress. And, in 2009, founder of the <strong>Mateo<\/strong> brand in New York. In the US, he arrived at the age of 16 to attend college. But his passion was (and still is) jewels. Matthew is a self-taught designer, and so in his youth he spent much of his time in the Big Apple jewelry district learning the technique. Once he got the skills, he decided to go it alone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_140378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-140378\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/collana-lapilazzuli.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-140378\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/collana-lapilazzuli.jpg\" alt=\"Collana con lapislazzuli\" width=\"709\" height=\"709\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/collana-lapilazzuli.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/collana-lapilazzuli-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/collana-lapilazzuli-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-140378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lapis lazuli necklace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Having founded his brand, he initially focused on men&#8217;s jewelry. Then, he expanded his production to the female world. Her jewels use 14-karat gold, a choice that allows prices to be anchored low, but also diamonds, pearls and semi-precious stones, such as quartz in its various forms, or topaz, malachite and aquamarine. She opened her boutique in the heart of the city, in SoHo, in December 2016. The streets of Jamaica are getting further and further away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112520\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Double-Secret-Initial-Ring-Beautifully-handcrafted-in-New-York-city-of-solid-14kt-yellow-gold-set-with-our-signature-emerald-cut-crystal-quartz..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112520\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Double-Secret-Initial-Ring-Beautifully-handcrafted-in-New-York-city-of-solid-14kt-yellow-gold-set-with-our-signature-emerald-cut-crystal-quartz..jpg\" alt=\"Anello in oro 14 carati e diamanti e cristallo di quarzo\" width=\"709\" height=\"520\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Double-Secret-Initial-Ring-Beautifully-handcrafted-in-New-York-city-of-solid-14kt-yellow-gold-set-with-our-signature-emerald-cut-crystal-quartz..jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Double-Secret-Initial-Ring-Beautifully-handcrafted-in-New-York-city-of-solid-14kt-yellow-gold-set-with-our-signature-emerald-cut-crystal-quartz.-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Double-Secret-Initial-Ring-Beautifully-handcrafted-in-New-York-city-of-solid-14kt-yellow-gold-set-with-our-signature-emerald-cut-crystal-quartz.-480x352.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Double-Secret-Initial-Ring-Beautifully-handcrafted-in-New-York-city-of-solid-14kt-yellow-gold-set-with-our-signature-emerald-cut-crystal-quartz.-682x500.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">14-karat gold ring with diamonds and quartz crystal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112521\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Half-Moon-Pearl-Earring.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112521\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Half-Moon-Pearl-Earring.jpg\" alt=\"Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti, perle\" width=\"709\" height=\"502\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Half-Moon-Pearl-Earring.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Half-Moon-Pearl-Earring-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Half-Moon-Pearl-Earring-480x340.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Gold-Half-Moon-Pearl-Earring-706x500.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rose gold, diamond, and pearl earrings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112522\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Lemon-Quartz-Pear-Ring.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112522\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Lemon-Quartz-Pear-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Anello con quarzo citrino\" width=\"709\" height=\"526\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Lemon-Quartz-Pear-Ring.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Lemon-Quartz-Pear-Ring-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Lemon-Quartz-Pear-Ring-480x356.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14kt-Lemon-Quartz-Pear-Ring-674x500.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Citrine quartz ring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112523\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18kt-Pearl-Spiral-Earrings.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112523\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18kt-Pearl-Spiral-Earrings.jpg\" alt=\"Orecchini Spiral in oro rosa, diamanti, perle\" width=\"709\" height=\"525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18kt-Pearl-Spiral-Earrings.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18kt-Pearl-Spiral-Earrings-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18kt-Pearl-Spiral-Earrings-480x355.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18kt-Pearl-Spiral-Earrings-675x500.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rose gold, diamond, and pearl spiral earrings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112525\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/East-West-Blue-Topaz-Ring.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112525\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/East-West-Blue-Topaz-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Anello con topazio blu\" width=\"709\" height=\"549\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/East-West-Blue-Topaz-Ring.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/East-West-Blue-Topaz-Ring-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/East-West-Blue-Topaz-Ring-480x372.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/East-West-Blue-Topaz-Ring-646x500.jpg 646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue topaz ring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_112526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112526\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Matthew-Harris-mateo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112526\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Matthew-Harris-mateo.jpg\" alt=\"Matthew Harris, Mateo\" width=\"709\" height=\"726\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Matthew-Harris-mateo.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Matthew-Harris-mateo-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Matthew-Harris-mateo-480x492.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Matthew-Harris-mateo-488x500.jpg 488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matthew Harris, Mateo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Jamaica to New York: the jewelry of Matthew Harris, founder of the Mateo brand The American dream applied to jewelry. It is the story of Matthew Harris, born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Son of a seamstress. And, in 2009, founder of the Mateo brand in New York. In the US, he arrived at the age of 16 to attend college. But his passion was (and still is) jewels. Matthew is a self-taught designer, and so in his youth he spent much of his time in the Big Apple jewelry district learning the technique. Once he got the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":140377,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[103,160,215],"class_list":["post-86537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-choice","tag-collana","tag-new-york","tag-orecchini","style--link-1"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86537"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":140450,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86537\/revisions\/140450"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/140377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}