Mateo
Established · $400-$700 · New York, United States
Fine jewelry in 14-karat gold with diamonds and gemstones, minimalist modern design that treats each piece as wearable art.
Think: Fine jewelry, minimalist modern, pearl and diamond.
The buy: the baroque pearl drops
What to buy
the baroque pearl drops
Categories
Occasions
Why Mateo is worth it
Mateo makes fine jewelry with a sculptor's restraint: clean gold, a single diamond or an irregular pearl, made by hand in New York.
The pieces are 14k gold or sterling silver, made by bench jewelers in New York's jewelry district, with diamonds, one-of-a-kind baroque pearls and carved stones like malachite and jade doing the talking. Shapes stay minimal and slightly graphic, so a lone pearl drop or a small gold dot reads modern rather than precious. Most pieces are made to order rather than stocked in bulk.
No Mateo picks right now
Nothing from Mateo is on the site at the moment. We watch their sales — when one lands it shows up in Drops.
Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 2 months of sale tracking.
It's been 40 weeks since the last one against a rhythm of about every 4 weeks — they're due.
- Runs a sale
- about once a month
- Last sale
- 9 months ago
- Typically claims
- 20% off
- Deepest claimed
- 20% offNovember 2025
About Mateo
Matthew Harris, born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, taught himself jewelry making in New York's jewelry district and launched Mateo there in 2009. The first pieces were for men, drawn from the tools in a working man's kit.
In 2014 he turned the label toward women's fine jewelry rooted in simplicity and modern art, and it became known for minimal gold set with diamonds, pearls and colored stones, with a following that reaches from first ladies to film stars.
- Founded
- 2009
- Founded by
- Matthew Harris
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Made in
- New York City
- Made of
- 14k gold with diamonds, baroque pearls and gemstones, plus sterling silver
- Shipping
- Ships free across the US by FedEx (the shipping policy says overnight on mainland orders); international orders go by FedEx International with shipping added at checkout, and duties and taxes are the buyer's to pay..
- Where to buy
- Mateo's own site
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Lead time
Most pieces are made to order in New York, so allow two to three weeks before an order ships.
- Returns
US orders can come back within 30 days for a refund, with return postage on you. Earrings, rings, made-to-order, engraved and sale pieces are final sale, so the pearl drops can't be returned.
- Care
Take pearl, malachite and other soft-stone pieces off before swimming, showering or a workout. Every piece carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Demand
Its baroque pearl drop earrings and diamond huggies have been spotted on Michelle Obama, Amanda Gorman and Zendaya, and Rihanna wore one of its earliest pieces.
- Shipping
US shipping is free by FedEx, overnight to the mainland according to its shipping policy. International orders pay shipping at checkout, and duties and taxes are the buyer's to cover.
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Mateo, answered
- What is Mateo?
- Mateo, also known as Mateo New York, is a fine jewelry label making minimal 14k gold pieces set with diamonds, baroque pearls and gemstones, plus sterling silver pieces and a men's line.
- Is Mateo a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for fine jewelry that feels modern rather than precious: 14k gold made by hand in New York, one-of-a-kind pearls, a lifetime warranty against defects, and a place among the 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists.
- Who founded Mateo?
- Matthew Harris, a self-taught designer from Montego Bay, Jamaica, launched it in New York in 2009.
- Where is Mateo from?
- New York City, where its jewelry is made.
- What is Mateo made of?
- Mostly 14k yellow gold with diamonds, baroque pearls and stones like malachite, turquoise and jade, plus a line in sterling silver.
- Where is Mateo jewelry made?
- In New York City, by bench jewelers who have worked with the founder since the start.
- Does Mateo ship internationally?
- Yes, by FedEx International, with shipping added at checkout and duties and taxes paid by the buyer. Beyond the US, EU and UK, every order is final sale. Within the US, shipping is free.
- Where can I buy Mateo?
- On the brand's own site.
- When does Mateo go on sale?
- Across the 3 sales we have tracked, Mateo has run one about once a month. The last one was about 9 months ago.
- How much does Mateo discount?
- Their sale emails consistently advertise about 20% off. We have not measured it on the rack.
- Which brands are like Mateo?
- If you like Mateo, look at Mademoiselle Jules, éliou, Mais X Frida and Beaufille.