Choker della collezione Raffaello
Choker della collezione Raffaello

The ancient and modern art of engraving lives with Cameo Italiano


A life with a chisel in hand. And the result is exceptional: it is called Cameo Italiano. The company, which is now based in the Goldsmith Center of Marcianise (Caserta), is the result of the work of the Di Luca family. The story began in 1957, with Michele Di Luca. Having learned the art of carving, the master goldsmith decided to continue the tradition that made Torre del Greco, Naples and its surroundings the world capital of Cameo.

Orecchini della collezione Raffaello in argenta e conchiglia sardonica intagliata
Orecchini della collezione Raffaello in argenta e conchiglia sardonica intagliata

An art that was immediately appreciated also abroad, so much so that the jeweler received a gold medal for having contributed to the economic development of the region. The cameo tradition was continued by the sons Gino, Anna, Pina and Marinella, who in 1980 transformed the company with a profound organizational renewal, but without affecting the craftsmanship of the workmanship, which is still done by hand. Gino also deserves credit for launching the brand recognized worldwide in 2012, Cameo Italiano. A goldsmith’s excellence that has renewed the tradition without erasing its peculiarity, as evidenced by the jewels presented at VicenzaOro January and the appreciation of an actress like Cate Blanchett.

Pendente della collezione Raffaello in argento e conchiglia sardonica intagliata
Pendente della collezione Raffaello in argento e conchiglia sardonica intagliata

Orologio Partenope  con cameo putto inciso a mano su conchiglia sardonica. Cassa e cinturino in acciaio
Orologio Partenope con cameo putto inciso a mano su conchiglia sardonica. Cassa e cinturino in acciaio
Orecchini della collezione Raffaello
Orecchini della collezione Raffaello
Orecchini Fleur in conchiglia intagliata e argento
Orecchini Fleur in conchiglia intagliata e argento

Anello della collezione Raffaello in argento e  con cameo putto da conchiglia sardonia intagliata
Anello della collezione Raffaello in argento e con cameo putto da conchiglia sardonia intagliata

Cate Blanchett con un orecchino di Cameo Italiano
Cate Blanchett con un orecchino di Cameo Italiano

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