Our Story
Founded in Naples in 1888, Tessitore1888 was born in a city where beauty is not simply admired, but lived. From an intimate family atelier, a legacy of exceptional goldsmithing took shape—one that has been preserved and elevated across five generations. Here, jewelry.
In the 1920s, master goldsmith Enrico Tessitore gave life to what would become an enduring icon—the Capri Bell. Inspired by an ancient legend of protection linked to Saint Michael, the Campanella embodies a timeless promise of luck and guidance. Its resonance soon on the sunlit cliffs of Capri, a meaningful encounter shaped the future of this symbol. There, Enrico Tessitore met Pietro Capuano, founder of Chantecler. United by vision and artistry, they reimagined the bell, adorning it with the rooster—an emblem of awakening and yet the true essence of Tessitore lies in the mastery of TuboGas. Since 1935, this intricate technique has defined our identity: a seamless, flexible gold form inspired by ancient Roman engineering, crafted entirely by hand without soldering. Each creation is the result of
While the world came to recognize this aesthetic in the 1970s through Bulgari, its roots run deeper—anchored in the heritage of ateliers like ours, where craftsmanship has always preceded recognition.
Today, in an era of industrial production, authentic handmade TuboGas remains an art reserved for a few. In Naples, alongside select ateliers in Verona and Florence, we continue to shape each piece entirely by hand, preserving a savoir-faire that cannot be replicated.
At Tessitore1888, we do not simply create jewelry—we safeguard a legacy. Each piece reflects a promise: to honor the past, to pursue excellence without compromise, and to carry forward the enduring flame of Italian craftsmanship.
At Tessitore1888, we honor this heritage every day. Our commitment is to preserve the beauty of craftsmanship, to carry forward a legacy built over more than a century, and to pass on the creative flame to future generations.
Our jewelry is not just created—it is inherited, lived, and remembered.
