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 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Profile, 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring
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 yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Masked Angel Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 6.75 Signed Jewelry
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Carrera y Carrera diamond masked angel ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamond totals an estimated 0.06 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity). C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady with Flowing Hair Custom 3D Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Celebrate timeless elegance with this beautifully crafted ring in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring an intricately detailed woman with flowing hair. This artistic design...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woman with Diamond Parrot Headress Ring
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, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Face Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Face Ring Ring Size: 5.5 Diamond: 0.65ctw SKU: CYC01425 Model number: 42899 Retail price: $5,600.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold ring with 1ct natural mined diamonds. Seven diamonds set in stunning filigree gold band in an art deco style. Stones are set in a flush line on top of band, with cen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Venus Profile Wide Band Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Intricately designed 18 karat yellow gold band ring by Carrera y Carrera. The detailed piece features a raised profile of a woman (Venus) with flowing hair accented w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with European cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 14k gold 1.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with antique European cut diamond up to 0.25ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 4.75 - EU. 15.5 (49) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide an...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamonds Ring 0.60 CT 18 Karat Gold Diamond Modern Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A natural diamond cluster split shank modern anniversary ring is a beautiful and versatile piece of jewelry that can also make a stunning cocktail ring. The unique butterfly shape a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
'Squid Game' Inspired Unique Natural Fancy Color Diamond 18K Band Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Inspired by the Korean Drama Series Squid Game, 2 pieces of Triangle and Square natural fancy color diamonds weighing 0.28 carats are set in this band ring....
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
