The World of Ocampo's Fine Jewellery
Setting the Legacy
In Pampanga, year 1926, Santiago Lagman Ocampo went door-to-door with his karitela selling fine jewelry off of his collection. From
Legacy Continued
Santiago’s daughter, the late Amada Ocampo-Gutierrez, alongside her husband, Victor, carried on her father’s vision and legacy by putting up their own fine jewellery shop in the bustling city of Olongapo.
They catered to transient passengers, visiting service men, and merchants in the Subic Bay area.
The Next Generation
From Amada and Victor’s eight children, four graduated from the Gemological Institute of America, California, in the 1980’s. Vittsi, Louie, and Loo earned degrees in Gemology while the youngest, Dulzzi, received a certificate in Jewellery Design. Each of them pursued apprenticeship and further training to hone their craft in various reputable institutions in the USA.
These third generation Ocampo’s pioneers continue to contribute fresh ideas and innovations, making the Ocampo’s Fine Jewellery brand globally competitive and cherished by its patrons.
1926
Santiago Lagman Ocampo goes door-to-door selling fine jewellery in Pampanga
1957
Amada, Santiago’s daughter, and husband Victor move to Olongapo and establish their first jewellery loan business, continuing the family’s legacy.
1960’s
The family delves into the home appliances business and puts up stores in various areas of Luzon. Picture above shows the first batch of Ocampos VIP Specialists.
1980’s
Three of Ocampo’s 3rd generation earn Gemology degrees at the Gemological Institute of America.
1990
Robinsons Galleria in Metro Manila opens with an Ocampo's Fine Jewellery shop inside, making it the first branch to open in a major mall.
1991
Mt. Pinatubo erupts and the US military bases pull out of Subic. Despite the closure of local businesses caused by these events, the Ocampo family business stood firm.
2003
The youngest of the 3rd generation earns a certificate in Design at the Gemogical Institute of America
Onwards
Ocampo’s Fine Jewellery continues to open both stand alone stores and branches in major malls across