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 18KT Yellow Gold Panther Necklace
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
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panther Necklace with 2.88 Carat 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 yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Large Pendant Necklace Animal Jaguar
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning large panther, made with solid 14KT yellow gold, halow inside for easier wear and artistically made in single unit. This is a custom panther on an 18 inches chain. GOLD: 14...
14K Yellow Gold Panther Style Necklace, 15 Inch, 32.1g, High Polish
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and luxurious, this 14K yellow gold panther style necklace showcases a powerful design inspired by classic high-jewelry craftsmanship. The distinctive panther motif delivers a s...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Onyx Panther Panthere Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Pendant Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approximately 5ct 2 emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
Cartier 18-kt Yellow Gold Panther Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Designer: Cartier • Collection: Panther • Material: 18k Yellow Gold • Hallmarks: Cartier 750 810152 • Measurements: • With bail: 0.86” tall x 0.87” long x 0.20” high...
$1,595
H 1.25 in W 1.75 in
Panther Leopard Cheetah Enamel Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Cartier Style
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful panther, leopard or cheetah big cat pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold adorned with fabulous enamel spots. The stunning pendant is in the style of the Cartier panther jewels. The panther has the most fabulous enamel work creating the spots of the big cat. We love our panther, lion, cat jewelry...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Panther Head Natural Diamond Animal Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This panther-head pendant necklace features a bold wildcat silhouette, meticulo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Unbranded Tiger Pendant 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Pendant with Diamonds Material 14K yellow Gold Diamonds: Carat: .75 Clarity: VS Color Grade: G Green Diamond: .02ct Pendant Dimension: 20 mm X 10.9mm Thickness: 2.8mm Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The panther, the symbolic animal of Cartier, made its first appearance in the Maison's collections in 1914. Louis Cartier was the first to tame the mythic animal, and his colleague J...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magerit 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Tiger Pendant Necklace MG12-061926
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking tiger motif emerges from a bamboo forest on this incredibly detailed Magerit necklace. Diamond accents add subtle sparkle to this eye-catching accessory. Crafted from a co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Magerit 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bear Pendant Necklace MG09-061926
By Magerit
Located in Southampton, PA
This Magerit necklace is incredibly bold. A piece that draws inspiration from nature, the organic 18K Yellow Gold metalwork beautifully showcases the central bear motif. Diamond acce...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Tricolor Diamond Necklace CA35-041326
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Circular links crafted from 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, and 18K Rose Gold make this Cartier Trinity necklace incredibly statement-making. Chic and incredibly impressive, sparkli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cartier Penelope 18K Yellow Gold 0.80ct Diamond Necklace CA15-070926
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent example from Cartier's storied Pnlope collection, this 18K yellow gold necklace features a broad articulated woven link chain of remarkable weight and substance, center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Elephant Necklace CA19-061926
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
Intricate metalwork makes this Carrera Y Carrera necklace bold and incredibly impressive. At the center, elephant imagery adds additional style and sophistication to the overall desi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Intaglio 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace BV08-060526
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Intaglio necklace brings old world elegance to the present day. The classical cameo at the center of the pendant offers a nod to the bran...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
