Russo Cammei: Four Generations of Neapolitan Artistry
Some traditions belong to a place. Others belong to a family.
The story of Russo Cammei belongs to both.
It began in 1896, when Nunzio Russo Senior opened his first workshop in Naples. In a city renowned for centuries of artistic excellence, Nunzio devoted his life to goldsmithing and the creation of cameo settings, crafting pieces that reflected not passing trends, but a personal vision of beauty, elegance, and craftsmanship.
Working alongside his son Ciro, he gradually refined his art, specializing in the intricate settings that would become synonymous with the Russo name. From that moment onward, the history of the company became inseparable from the history of the family itself.
Generation after generation, knowledge has been passed from hand to hand, from master to apprentice, from father to son. In the 1960s, Renato and Nunzio Junior carried the tradition forward. Today, Marco and Ciro Russo continue that journey, preserving the heritage of their ancestors while embracing thoughtful innovation.
From their headquarters at the OROMARE Goldsmith Center in Marcianise, Russo Cammei continues to create some of Italy’s most refined cameo settings, including the renowned Roman, Filigree, and Etruscan styles.
Yet the true legacy of Russo Cammei is not measured in gold, silver, or carved shells.
It is measured in knowledge.
This belief inspired the creation of the Russo Academy in 2017. Located within the historic Palazzo del Corallo, the Academy welcomes young apprentices and aspiring artists, offering them the opportunity to learn directly from some of Southern Italy’s most respected cameo engravers and master goldsmiths.
