Our Staff

Vasco's staff is headed by: Elizabeth Scotto, whose fashion sense for the latest trends in jewels is unsurpassed, yet inspired in traditional masterpieces of Peruvian ancient cultures. She designs all the ornamental Pre-Columbian pieces (new models and replicas), which are unique and sophisticated yet tastefully adapted for everyday wear. Giampiero Scotto, the manager, has one primary goal in mind: to maintain the tradition of success. To this you add 18 highly qualified artists and the result is VASCO Jewelry, one of the most exclusive and prestigious jewelry specialists in Peru.

All of Vasco's jewelery artists have years of experience in the art of jewelry making. They are continuously updating their skills by learning new techniques, allowing them to remain in compliance with more demanding international quality standards, while never abandoning their traditional trademark of ancient Peruvian craftsmanship. Vasco artisans work with gold, silver and other precious gems using all the knowledge of their ancestors, hand crafting and molding every piece, as their ancestors have done for over a millenium.

Experts certify that the changes and modifications presented in these reproductions are precise and successful because the artists that make them have been able to capture the concepts that their ancestors, the original creators, wanted to pass on.

The jewels shown on this web site are all finely crafted hand made replicas that require a long production process, carried out by experienced jewelers. Every piece demands its own special care and technique to shape it, which can take weeks or even months. This laborious process makes each creation flawless and unique, captivating in each jewel a little piece of history. The buyer of one of these priceless jewels will obtain a part of a millenium-long legacy that, until today, belonged only to the ancient Peruvians.

Our Artists

As any piece of art, the jewel is stamped into shape by means of men’s inventiveness and skill. Only a man’s hand is capable of giving expressive force to the material, communicating movement to its different parts, and impressing texture to its planes. Shaping a jewel is like sculpturing in miniature. The machinery, no matter how improved it may be, cannot imprint life to a piece. Our skillful instrument is, therefore, only the artists’ hand. Here is a list of our artists:

Elizabeth Scotto (back | top)
Vasco’s staff is headed by: Elizabeth Scotto, whose fashion sense for the latest trends in jewels is unsurpassed. She designs all the ornamental Pre-Columbian pieces (new models and replicas), which are unique and sophisticated yet tastefully adapted for everyday wear.

Oscar Gonzales (back | top)
He was born in Chiclayo in 1932 and has worked with us since 1951. He learned the goldsmith trade guided personally by Luis Varese.

Oscar is the senior jewelry artist on the Vasco Staff and leads the workshop, passing down his knowledge and expertise to the new generations of goldsmiths in the tradition way.

Mr. Gonzales hand crafts The Chacana Pendant, Gold Tumi Pendant/Brooch, Silver Tumi Pendant/Brooch, Tumis Bracelet and Tumi Necklace.

Rosendo Arrieta (back | top)
He was born in Cerro de Pasco in 1943. In 1965 Rosendo came to work at our workshop. For almost 40 years, he has specialized in fine jewelry and works with exquisite beauty different pieces.

The pieces he creates are 100% hand crafted and with hand tooled textures and embossing.

Mr. Arrieta is a specialized jewelry artist that works in the "Sun and Moon Earrings, "Sun and Moon Necklace, "Sun and Moon Bracelet" and the "Chimu Mask".

Adolfo Puma (back | top)
He was born in Cuzco in 1965. Learning from his elders at Vasco, Adolfo’s work has steeped in the traditional methods and has specialized in casting and printing.

Mr. Puma makes the Bird Pin/Brooch.

María Villanueva (back | top)
She was born in Lima in 1966. Since 1986 Maria has studied the most sophisticated techniques of fine jewelry. Maria is specialized in delicate hammering, embossing and creates different textures with a masterful touch.

Maria hand crafts the Sican Earrings, Sican Necklace, Silver Necklace and the Silver Tumi Pin/Brooch.

Elizabeth Reynoso (back | top)
She was born in Arequipa in 1973. Since 1991, Elizibeth has diligently studied the finest and most specialized techniques in crafting fine jewelry. Her hand made pieces are produced with a mastery worthy of royalty.

She makes the Bells Earrings, Bells Necklace and the Gold Necklace.