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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Damiani 18K Yellow Gold 0.65ct Diamond Bracelet DA27-031326
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
A gracefully curved setting provides this Damiani bracelet with a stunning sense of fluidity. The ribbon-like design adds ladylike elegance to any ensemble, while Diamonds with a tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet VC13-061926
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Textured metalwork and sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.25 carats come together in perfect harmony on this vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet. Simple and elegant, it ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.85ct Diamond Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K Yellow Gold bangle bracelet will never go out of style. Elegant and understated, this impressive accessory combines a beaded band with sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.85 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet VC56-022026
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet will never go out of style. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, the simple plaited design adds texture and dimension to any ensemble. Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet CA09-021726
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The brands iconic panther motif makes a statement on this Cartier Panthere bracelet. A luxury piece that will continually captivate, the contemporary design comes to life thanks to c...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 10.50ct Diamond Bracelet VC04-060426
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is a luxury piece with obvious elegance. Bezel set Diamonds totaling 10.50 carats shine brightly from their place within the sophisticate...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Carrera y Carrera Venus Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite and rare Venus bangle bracelet is a masterwork by the renowned Spanish house Carrera y Carrera. Expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold, the piece features the brand's ico...
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
Diamond Bar Link Bracelet 1.80 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Made In Italy 63 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold bracelet featuring 8 gold links with diamond bars in between weighing 1.80 Carats. 63 Grams Made in Italy 36 Diamonds Diamond Bar measures 0.50 inch long Gold B...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT YG Diamond 1.34Ct. Hand Bangle Bracelet
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 hands in the sandblasted yellow gold finish, which is a beautiful contrast to the high polish of the bangle. The delicately scalloped wrist cuffs are of 18 kt white gold and are set with round brilliant pave diamonds. Total diamond weight is 0.21 carats. Each hand is holding a pear shaped diamond totaling 1.13 carats. The bracelet has a hidden clasp on its side with an extra figure 8 safety clasp. The inside of the bracelet is stamped with the CYC logo and 750. Serial # 107879 This bracelet is part of Carrera's original "Los Manos...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet 0.14 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 inch Fancy Link Bracelet with Diamonds 0.14 TDW. 4 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
