The Coral and Cameo Consortium Is Born in Torre del Greco
Launched on May 16, the Consortium aims to protect and promote the traditional craftsmanship of coral and cameo, a symbolic and strategic asset for the city and its economy
On May 16, Torre del Greco hosted the official inauguration of the Coral and Cameo Consortium of Torre del Greco, a new organization established by the members of Assocoral with the ambitious goal of protecting, enhancing and promoting the artisanal excellence of the area.
The presentation took place at the city’s Circolo Nautico, a symbolic location suspended between the sea, memory and craftsmanship. Here, companies, artisans, institutions and citizens answered Assocoral’s call, supporting a project designed to give the sector a stronger, more recognizable and representative identity.
Following the reading of a message from Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Made in Italy, who emphasized the strategic value of the initiative, local authorities took the stage — including Regional Councillor Antonio Marchiello, Mayor Luigi Mennella and D.Or. Campania President Vincenzo Giannotti — each of them reaffirming the cultural and economic importance of the sector for the territory.
Vincenzo Aucella, already president of Assocoral and now leading the Consortium, outlined its vision:
"The establishment of the Coral and Cameo Consortium of Torre del Greco represents a new vision and a new milestone for the entire sector I have the honor to represent. It was born with an ambitious goal: to obtain PGI recognition for coral and cameo, a result that would finally grant our work the protection and prestige it deserves. In just eight months of intense commitment, we have already seen the first results: across Italy, six artisan companies have submitted their candidacy, two of which are from our own territory."
The event also offered a real opportunity to showcase the authentic value of Torre del Greco’s craftsmanship — a tradition rooted in materials, skill and identity. A living heritage, determined to keep evolving.
The central moment of the day was the roundtable discussion “Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) for Artisan and Industrial Products. A New Challenge”, featuring speakers Matteo Farsura (IEG), Roberto Luongo (Comitato Leonardo) and Steven Tranquilli (Federpreziosi), moderated by Giovanni Micera, editor-in-chief of Preziosa Magazine.
The Consortium positions itself as both an operational and strategic platform — capable of bridging local needs with international vision.
The presentation took place at the city’s Circolo Nautico, a symbolic location suspended between the sea, memory and craftsmanship. Here, companies, artisans, institutions and citizens answered Assocoral’s call, supporting a project designed to give the sector a stronger, more recognizable and representative identity.
Following the reading of a message from Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Made in Italy, who emphasized the strategic value of the initiative, local authorities took the stage — including Regional Councillor Antonio Marchiello, Mayor Luigi Mennella and D.Or. Campania President Vincenzo Giannotti — each of them reaffirming the cultural and economic importance of the sector for the territory.
Vincenzo Aucella, already president of Assocoral and now leading the Consortium, outlined its vision:
"The establishment of the Coral and Cameo Consortium of Torre del Greco represents a new vision and a new milestone for the entire sector I have the honor to represent. It was born with an ambitious goal: to obtain PGI recognition for coral and cameo, a result that would finally grant our work the protection and prestige it deserves. In just eight months of intense commitment, we have already seen the first results: across Italy, six artisan companies have submitted their candidacy, two of which are from our own territory."
The event also offered a real opportunity to showcase the authentic value of Torre del Greco’s craftsmanship — a tradition rooted in materials, skill and identity. A living heritage, determined to keep evolving.
The central moment of the day was the roundtable discussion “Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) for Artisan and Industrial Products. A New Challenge”, featuring speakers Matteo Farsura (IEG), Roberto Luongo (Comitato Leonardo) and Steven Tranquilli (Federpreziosi), moderated by Giovanni Micera, editor-in-chief of Preziosa Magazine.
The Consortium positions itself as both an operational and strategic platform — capable of bridging local needs with international vision.
