Legendary Spanish jewelry house Carrera y Carrera is based in Madrid but its sculptural and wholly distinctive pieces are known all over the world. Devotees of the company’s luxurious rings, necklaces, bracelets and other adornments have included royalty and a range of high-profile pop culture figures, and its artisans’ expertise in jewelry design spans a history of more than 130 years.
The origins of Carrera y Carrera can be traced to a small shop in 1885 founded by Madrid native Saturio Carrera. A student of lapidary — the practice of carving and shaping stones and minerals — Saturio established a modest jewelry business, and later, his son, José, who studied jewelry design in Paris, took up the family business and opened a new shop near the old center of Spain’s capital city. José passed the firm onto his nephews, and Carrera y Carrera garnered international acclaim when the Spanish royal family awarded them their first royal commission in 1960 to craft a bridal tiara to be presented to Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón on her wedding day. This tiara — the house’s most prestigious piece to date — raised Carrera y Carrera’s profile significantly.
During the 1970s, the luxury house first presented their designs at the epicenter of international jewelry, Baselworld. Carrera y Carrera became a household name for Americans of means thanks to a distribution partnership that landed its offerings in the Cellini boutique at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria. Celebrities such as Sofía Vergara, Jennifer Lopez and Madonna have all worn custom Carrera y Carrera jewels on the red carpet, and the brand’s work has been exhibited at the Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin. Each of the brand’s unique designs for watches and other jewelry — which frequently draw on animal forms, mythology and art — are still made by hand, just as its founder intended.
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Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dolphin Bracelet CA02-051926
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
This Carrera Y Carrera bracelet captures the unique elegance of a dolphin in the water. Incredibly charming, sparkling Diamonds make it even more exquisite. This bangle style bracele...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18K Mosaico Panther Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
From Late 20th Century Exquisite Carrera Y Carrera Bracelet. It is finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold in Spain with a matte satin finish. From the "Mosaico" Collection, Panther insp...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Fish Scale Cuff Bracelet With Diamond
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Fish Scale Cuff Bracelet With Diamond And Platinum Accents. This hinged cuff bracelet features textured 18k yellow gold fish scale motif throughout, accen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pavé Crossover Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bracelet crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, designed in a bold crossover motif accented with pavé-set diamonds. The bracelet features wide interlacing gold link...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrara Y Carrara Yellow Gold & Diamond Accent Cuff Bangle
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Dallas, TX
SIGNED 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Accent Hinged Cuff Bangle with openwork Motif by Carrera Y Carrera.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Pavé Set Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and glamorous 18K gold cuff bracelet designed with sculptural, twisted gold segments alternating with diamond pavé panels. The diamonds are set in white gold for maximum brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,500
H 0.14 in W 2 in L 7 in
Dramatic 2 Inch Wide 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Encrusted Cuff Bracelet 15.50ct
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly amazing vintage 2 inch wide 18K yellow gold cuff bracelet is set with approximately 800 modern round brilliant cut diamonds. Total approximate diamond weight is 15.50ct of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Textured 18k Yellow Gold Fish Cuff Bracelet with 3.00ct Diamonds
Located in La Jolla, CA
Heavy Diamond Hinged Fish Cuff Bracelet in Textured 18k Yellow Gold Heavy Fish Design Cuff Bracelet features a hinged head and tail sections meeting in the middle in Textured 18k Ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard 18k Gold Multicolor Flexible Diamond Pavé Cuff Bracelet, 1970s
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A distinctive estate bracelet in rich multicolor 18k gold, with a white metal inner framework for support, illuminated by pavé-set diamonds at the opening. Articulated links form a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
NALLY JEWELS Hammered 18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Hammered 18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet features graduating fluted design with hammered finish. Four front links encrusted with round bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Dolphins Bracelet with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Panther Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet is a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. This "masterpiece" is designed featuring twin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Dolphin Bangle
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold dolphin motif bangle accented with 0.68 carats of diamonds. Made by Carrera y Carrera, expert jewelers based in Madrid, Spain. The bangle features both high polished and in typical Carrera y Carrera fashion, satin finished gold which enhances the sculptural...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Carrara Y Carrara 18kt Yellow Gold Twin Elephant Bracelet with .48cts Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold bracelet is a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. The bracelet features two very detailed elephants in the sandblasted yellow gold finish, which is a beautiful contrast to the high polish of the bangle. The elephants ears are set with round brilliant pave diamonds. Ruby eyes and a sapphire and diamond head dress adorn these lovely elephant heads. The bracelet has a hidden clasp on its side with an extra figure 8 safety clasp. The inside of the clasp is stamped with the jewelers hallmark Diamonds =0.48 carats Blue Sapphire = 0.14 carats This bracelet is part of Carrera's original "Los Manos...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with 3.81 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini NYC 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. The bracelet is set with marquise and round brilliant diamonds. The bracelet measures 2.5" x 2.25" with a slight tension for easy on a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Turi 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.02 Carat Diamond "Berlingot" Link Bracelet
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the legendary Charles Turi Jewelry Company. This bracelet is composed of 12 satin finished "Berlingot" links. The pillow sachet shaped links are set with diamond swirls with shiny outlines that give a cloud like feeling. The bracelet measures 6.25" long. 176 Round diamonds =4.02 carats Signed TURI 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
