About the artist
Amedeo Scognamiglio was standing in his father’s workshop, located at the scenic Mount Vesuvio in Naples, Italy, when he carved his first cameo. He was 16 years old.

In many ways, his passion for cameos was predestined. Amedeo’s family practiced the art for five generations. His mother, Marisa, penciled sketches on shells as templates for carvers. Amedeo vowed to learn the craft his ancestors perfected and have passed down for over 200 years.

He refined his cameo designs and learned to carve, thus continuing his family’s legacy.

Amedeo’s start into the business evolved into an impressive brand. His company, M+M Scognamiglio, is the world’s largest manufacturer of handmade cameos (and lovingly named using his parents’ initials).

Upon earning his law degree in 1997, Amedeo moved from Italy to New York to oversee the company’s U.S. operations. His work soon grew in popularity, appearing in Vogue, W, Elle, Marie Claire, Women's Wear Daily, Gotham, InStyle, UsWeekly, Town & Country, Oprah, New York Magazine, Philadelphia Style, and a host of other fashion magazines.

His work has adorned celebrities like Ivana Trump and Sarah Jessica Parker and has been seen on the hit show “Sex and the City.”

Medium
Genuine shell, precious metals

Collection description
Every cameo is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, handcrafted by highly skilled artisans from a single, two-layer shell. The layers provide subtle depth and shine, composing delicate feminine silhouettes and romantic imagery.

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