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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, takes a selfie with his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennellal and professors of the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Since 2009, the Artistic High School hosts the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum).<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Grinders used to grind shells for cameo carving are seen here in the laboratory of the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Since 2009, the Artistic High School hosts the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum).<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7648.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Workstations are seen here in the laboratory of the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Since 2009, the Artistic High School hosts the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum).<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7597.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Workstations are seen here in the laboratory of the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Since 2009, the Artistic High School hosts the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum).<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7594.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Early 20th century cameos representing female heads are seen here in the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7516.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: The interior the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), is seen here in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: A cameo representing a sea horse (center) is seen here together with other cameos representing animals in the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School),in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7473.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, steps out of the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Since 2009, the Artistic High School hosts the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum).<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7451.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Plaster casts and carving tools used for cameo carving are seen here in the laboratory of the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Since 2009, the Artistic High School hosts the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum).<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7605.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennellal look at historical cameos displayed here in the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7574.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, looks at historical cameos displayed here in the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7557.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, looks at historical cameos displayed here in the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7551.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Historical cameos displayed here in the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7538.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: The interior the Museo del Corallo (Coral Museum), hosted since 2009 by the "Francesco Degni" Artistic High School, founded in 1878 and historically known as the "Scuola del Corallo" (Coral School), is seen here in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7485.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: A "See No Evil" cameo dark ring is show here together with other cameos designed by master-carver and Amedeo Scognamiglio in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7873.jpg
  • TORRE DEL LAGO, ITALY - JULY 31, 2011: Lazia Tiffany, 32, participates at the Miss Drag Queen Italy the contest, the only contest and festival for Drag Queens in Italy, in Torre del Lago. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy. A drag queen is usually a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. Generally, drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics (such as make-up and eyelashes) for comic, dramatic or satirical effect.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, poses for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7798.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (R-L) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, walk in the streets of their hometown Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7412.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, steps outside the workshop of carver Francesco Scognamiglio in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. <br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameo carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) carvs a cameo in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7107.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Lost-wax casts of jewels are shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) and Franco Valvone (48) work in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameos and stones lay down on note pages in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (R-L) Business partners and founders of RFMAS Group Roberto Faraone Mennella and Amedeo Scognamiglio discuss the design of a jewel together with a goldsmith in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (R-L) Business partners and founders of RFMAS Group Roberto Faraone Mennella and Amedeo Scognamiglio discuss the design of a jewel together with a goldsmith in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: A cameo representing Queen Elizabeth II is shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: A "See No Evil" cameo dark ring is shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, poses for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, poses for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, poses for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, poses for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Shells and tools used to carve cameos are seen here on the table of carver Francesco Scognamiglio's workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Shells and tools used to carve cameos are seen here on the table of carver Francesco Scognamiglio's workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) grinds a shell he will use to carve cameos from, here in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: The interior of carver Francesco Scognamiglio's workshop with (L-R) a polisher, a pot with tar (to glue cameos on handle sticks) and an espresso coffee machine, is seen here in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: aA ring and bracelet cameos are worn by Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, here in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, oversees the work of carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) as he carvs a buffalo cameo in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameo carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) carvs a buffalo cameo in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: A skull is carved out of coral is shown here in the workshop of carver Francesco Scognamiglio, in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameos representing floral allegories and and Liberty-style potrait design are glued with tar on handle sticks as they are put on stand-by by the carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameos representing respectively a buffalo and a cornicello (little horn), are glued with tar on handle sticks as they are put on stand-by by the carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameo carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) carvs a cornicello cameo (little horn), an Italian talisman worn to protect against the evil eye (or malocchio), in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (R-L) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, walk up the stairs leading to the workshops of Francesco Scognamiglio, a cameo carver that works with Amedeo, in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, walk in the streets of their hometown Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_7052.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, walk in the streets of their hometown Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, walk in the streets of their hometown Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6979.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, pose for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6947.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (R-L) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, pose for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6944.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, pose for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, pose for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Amedeo Scognamiglio, master-carver and founder of Amedeo, a collection of modern-day Cameos and avant-garde artisan jewels, and his business partner and long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella, pose for a portrait in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) and Franco Valvone (48) work in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameos designed by master-carver and Amedeo Scognamiglio, before being assembled on jewelry, are shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: The workstation of a goldsmith is shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: A Puttino ring is shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6828.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) works on a Puttino ring in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6802.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) works on a Puttino ring in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6794.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) works on a Puttino ring in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6788.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) and Franco Valvone (48) work in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6776.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Lost-wax casts models of jewels hang on the wall inside the in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6767.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Lost-wax casts models of jewels hang on the wall inside the in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
    CIPG_20160713_INYT-Camei_5M3_6754.jpg
  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) Goldsmiths Luigi Paduano (31) and Franco Valvone (48) work in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameos and stones lay down on note pages in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO, ITALY - JULY 31, 2011: Magdalene Strass, 31, participates at the Miss Drag Queen Italy the contest, the only contest and festival for Drag Queens in Italy, in Torre del Lago. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy. A drag queen is usually a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. Generally, drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics (such as make-up and eyelashes) for comic, dramatic or satirical effect.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO, ITALY - JULY 31, 2011: Raven, 29, participates at the Miss Drag Queen Italy the contest, the only contest and festival for Drag Queens in Italy, in Torre del Lago. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy. A drag queen is usually a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. Generally, drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics (such as make-up and eyelashes) for comic, dramatic or satirical effect.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO, ITALY - JULY 31, 2011: She Wulva, 29, participates at the Miss Drag Queen Italy the contest, the only contest and festival for Drag Queens in Italy, in Torre del Lago. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy. A drag queen is usually a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. Generally, drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics (such as make-up and eyelashes) for comic, dramatic or satirical effect.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO (LU), ITALY - 27 AUGUST, 2011: Giselle, 33, participates at Miss Trans, a beauty pageant for transsexuals in Torre del Lago, Italy. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO (LU), ITALY - 27 AUGUST, 2011: Rachele, 22, participates at Miss Trparticipates at Miss Trans, a beauty pageant for transsexuals in Torre del Lago, Italy. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO (LU), ITALY - 27 AUGUST, 2011: Noemi, 30, participates at Miss Trans, a beauty pageant for transsexuals in Torre del Lago, Italy. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO (LU), ITALY - 27 AUGUST, 2011: Angela, 26, participates at Miss Trans, a beauty pageant for transsexuals in Torre del Lago, Italy. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO (LU), ITALY - 27 AUGUST, 2011: Monik, 25, participates at Miss Trans, a beauty pageant for transsexuals in Torre del Lago, Italy. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO (LU), ITALY - 27 AUGUST, 2011: Erotika, 38, participates at Miss Trans, a beauty pageant for transsexuals in Torre del Lago, Italy. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: (L-R) A cameo representing Queen Elizabeth II, a "See No Evil" cameo dark ring and a cameo ring representing master-carver and Amedeo Scognamiglia are shown here in the RFMAS workshop, the design studio of Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Fragments of shells and cameos resulting from them are seen here in a box in caver Francesco Scognamiglio's workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL GRECO, ITALY - 13 JULY 2016: Cameo carver Francesco Scognamiglio (46) carvs a cameo in his workshop in Torre del Greco, Italy, on July 13th 2016. Francesco Scognamiglio has been working as a carver since the age of 17 and has been working with Amedeo Scognamiglio since 2011.<br />
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Amedeo Scognamiglio learned the art of carving of cameos at the age of 16 years old in his father’s company (M+M Scognamiglio), continuing an artistic manufacturing tradition of a six generations family of coral and cameo manufacturers dating back to the early 1800s in Torre del Greco, a town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. Amedeo’s design philosophy aims at a contemporary approach to the ancient art of cameo making, through alternative materials, unexpected ideas and smile-triggering designs. In 2001, Amedeo Scognamiglio partnered with his long-time childhood friend Roberto Faraone Mennella to create a fine jewelry line called Faraone Mennella by R.F.M.A.S. Group.The designer duo created a line that brings together the quality and craftsmanship of fine Italian jewelry to the world of fashion accessories. In 2006, the opening of AMEDEO, a Boutique on the chic Upper East Side in NYC, dedicated to the Designer’s vision of Cameos, and followed shortly after by another opening in Capri, Italy.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO, ITALY - JULY 31, 2011: Lady Deliria, stage name for Daniele Gragnato, 21, participates at the Miss Drag Queen Italy and wins the contest, the only festival for Drag Queens in Italy, in Torre del Lago. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy. A drag queen is usually a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. Generally, drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics (such as make-up and eyelashes) for comic, dramatic or satirical effect.
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  • TORRE DEL LAGO, ITALY - JULY 31, 2011: Kamilla Molinari, 32, participates at the Miss Drag Queen Italy the contest, the only contest and festival for Drag Queens in Italy, in Torre del Lago. Torre del Lago is well known for being an important gay and gay-friendly summer resort of national and international appeal. It is considered the gay mecca of Italy. A drag queen is usually a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. Generally, drag queens dress in a female gender role, often exaggerating certain characteristics (such as make-up and eyelashes) for comic, dramatic or satirical effect.
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party (PdL, Popolo della Libertà), and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, sing the national anthem at the the PdL convention in which they will present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà, e Angelino Alfano, segretario del partito, cantano l'inno di Mameli all'inizio della convention del PdL in cui verranno presentati i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming ge
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013:Renato Brunetta  (center), former Minister in Silvio Berlusconi IV Cabinet, distributes the "Candidate's Kit" to the candidates of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party, after the convention in which the former PM presented his candidates  for the upcoming general elections, in Rome on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Renato Brunetta (centro), ex Ministro per la Pubblica Amministrazione e l'Innovazione nel Governo Berlusconi IV, disitrbuisce i "Kit del Candidato" ai candidati del PdL dopo la convention in cui l'ex premier Silvio Berlusconi ha presentato  i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party,
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Denis Verdini (center), national coordinator of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party (PdL, popolo della Libertà), leads a meeting in a staircase of the Capranica Theatre during the PdL national convention in which Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, presents the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013. <br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Denis Verdini (centro), coordinatore nazionale del Popole della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi, conduce una riunione in una scala della Teatro Capranica durante la convention nazionale del PdL in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà presenta i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, forme
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi (center), former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party (PdL, Popolo della Libertà), listens Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, at the PdL convention in which they present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Silvio Berlusconi (centro), ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà, ascolta Angelino Alfano, segretario del partito, durante la convention del PdL in cui vengono presentati i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections during the PdL convent
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: A video from January 26th 1994 in which billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party (PdL, Popolo dell Libertà), announces his decision to enter politics is shown is shown at the convention of his People of Freedom party, before the start of the convention where he will present, together with Secretary of the party Angelino Alfano, the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Un video del 26 gennaio 1994, in cui l'imprenditore Silvio Berlusconi -  ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà - annuncia la sua "discesa in campo" nella politica italiana, viene proiettato prima dell'inizio della convention nella quale presenterà insieme a Angelino Alfano, segretario del partito,  i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Itali
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Participants of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party convention step outside the Capranica Theatre where the former PM presented the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: I partecipanti alla convention del Popolo della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi escono dal Teatro alla fine dell'evento in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà ha presentato i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections during the PdL convention in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013:Renato Brunetta  (center), former Minister in Silvio Berlusconi IV Cabinet, distributes the "Candidate's Kit" to the candidates of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party, after the convention in which the former PM presented his candidates  for the upcoming general elections, in Rome on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Renato Brunetta (centro), ex Ministro per la Pubblica Amministrazione e l'Innovazione nel Governo Berlusconi IV, disitrbuisce i "Kit del Candidato" ai candidati del PdL dopo la convention in cui l'ex premier Silvio Berlusconi ha presentato  i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party,
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Participants of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party convention step outside the Capranica Theatre where the former PM presented the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: I partecipanti alla convention del Popolo della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi escono dal Teatro alla fine dell'evento in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà ha presentato i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections during the PdL convention in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Participants of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party convention step outside the Capranica Theatre where the former PM presented the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: I partecipanti alla convention del Popolo della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi escono dal Teatro alla fine dell'evento in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà ha presentato i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections during the PdL convention in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Denis Verdini, national coordinator of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party (PdL, popolo della Libertà), steps out of the Capranica Theatre after the PdL national convention in which Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, presented the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013. <br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Denis Verdini, coordinatore nazionale del Popole della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi, esce dal Teatro Capranica dopo la convention nazionale del PdL in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà ha presentato i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano,
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Denis Verdini, national coordinator of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party (PdL, popolo della Libertà), leads a meeting in a staircase of the Capranica Theatre during the PdL national convention in which Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, presents the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013. <br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Denis Verdini, coordinatore nazionale del Popole della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi, conduce una riunione in una scala della Teatro Capranica durante la convention nazionale del PdL in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà presenta i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Candidates of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party (PdL, Popole della Libertà)  listen to their leader's speech during a convention in which the former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party presents the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: I candidati del Popolo della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi ascoltano il loro leader durante una convention in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà presenta i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections during the PdL conve
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Candidates of Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party (PdL, Popole della Libertà)  listen to their leader's speech during a convention in which the former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party presents the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: I candidati del Popolo della Libertà di Silvio Berlusconi ascoltano il loro leader durante una convention in cui l'ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà presenta i candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, present the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections during the PdL conve
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: A journalist of TGCOM24 waits for the start of the People of Freedom (PdL, Popolo della Libertà) convention with Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of the party, for the presentation of the PdL candidates for the upcoming general elections in Rome, on January 25, 2013.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Un giornalista di TGCOM24 aspetta l'inizio della convention del Popolo della Libertà con Silvio Berlusconi, ex-premier e leader del Popolo della Libertà, e Angelino Alfano, segretario del partito, per la presentazione dei candidati PdL alle prossime elezioni politiche, a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Silvio Berlusconi, former PM and leader of The People of Freedom party, and Angelino Alfano, Secretary of t
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Supporters of Pierluca Dionisi, a candidate of the "List for Monti" with Giulia Bongiorno running for President in the Regional Elections of Lazio, listen to the candidate's speech at the inauguration of his Committee in Rome, on January 24, 2013. The Regional Elections in Lazio take place the same day of the Italian General Elections, on February 24-25, after former governor Renata Polverini resigned in September after an expenses scandal.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Sostenitori di Pierluca  Dionisi, un candidato della "Lista Monti" con Giulia Bongiorno candidata alla Presidenza della Regione Lazio, ascoltano il discorso del candidato all'inaugurazione del suo comitato elettorale a Rome il 24 gennaio 2013. Le elezioni regionali del Lazio si svolgeranno il 24 e 25 febbraio 2013, lo stesso giorno delle elezioni politiche, dopo che la governatrice Renata Polverini ha rassegnato le dimissioni nel mese di settembre 2012 dopo lo scandalo delle spese pazze alla Regione.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Co
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  • ROME, ITALY - 24 JANUARY 2013: Supporters of Pierluca Dionisi, a candidate of the "List for Monti" with Giulia Bongiorno running for President in the Regional Elections of Lazio, wait for his arrival at the inauguration of his Committee in Rome, on January 24, 2013. The Regional Elections in Lazio take place the same day of the Italian General Elections, on February 24-25, after former governor Renata Polverini resigned in September after an expenses scandal.<br />
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A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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ROMA, ITALIA - 24 GENNAIO 2013: Sostenitori di Pierluca  Dionisi, un candidato della "Lista Monti" con Giulia Bongiorno candidata alla Presidenza della Regione Lazio, aspettano il suo arriva all'inaugurazione del suo comitato elettorale a Roma il 24 gennaio 2013. Le elezioni regionali del Lazio si svolgeranno il 24 e 25 febbraio 2013, lo stesso giorno delle elezioni politiche, dopo che la governatrice Renata Polverini ha rassegnato le dimissioni nel mese di settembre 2012 dopo lo scandalo delle spese pazze alla Regione.<br />
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Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscen
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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  • PALERMO, ITALY - 17 JANUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti coalition, gives a speech in via d'Alemio where antimafia judge Paolo Borsellino was assassinated by the mafia in 1992m in Palermo, Italy, on February 16 2013.<br />
A general election to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate, the two houses of the Italian parliament, will take place on 24–25 February 2013. The main candidates running for Prime Minister are Pierluigi Bersani (leader of the centre-left coalition "Italy. Common Good"), former PM Mario Monti (leader of the centrist coalition "With Monti for Italy") and former PM Silvio Berlusconi (leader of the centre-right coalition).<br />
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PALERMO, ITALIA - 16 FEBBRAIO 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61 anni), Presidente della Camera dei Deputati uscente e leader del partito Futuro e Libertà nella coalizione del premier Mario Monti, durante un omaggio in via d'Amelia al giudice Paolo Borsellino, ucciso dalla mafia nel 1992, a Palermo il 16 febbraio.<br />
Le elezioni politiche italiane del 2013 per il rinnovo dei due rami del Parlamento italiano – la Camera dei deputati e il Senato della Repubblica – si terranno domenica 24 e lunedì 25 febbraio 2013 a seguito dello scioglimento anticipato delle Camere avvenuto il 22 dicembre 2012, quattro mesi prima della conclusione naturale della XVI Legislatura. I principali candidate per la Presidenza del Consiglio sono Pierluigi Bersani (leader della coalizione di centro-sinistra "Italia. Bene Comune"), il premier uscente Mario Monti (leader della coalizione di centro "Con Monti per l'Italia") e l'ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (leader della coalizione di centro-destra).PALERMO, ITALY - 17 FEBRUARY 2013: Gianfranco Fini (61), outgoing Presidente of the Chamber of Deputies  and leader of the party Future and Freedom (Futuro e Libertà) in the Mario Monti
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