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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Estate Carrera Y Carrera Two Leopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring - VHK#943a
By Carrera
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Carrera Y Carrera Two Leopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring - VHK#943a Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carrera Y Carrera 18k Gold Panther Ring Ruby Eye & Diamonds. Leopard Pounce
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
The ring is captivating and a rare example of the Spanish designer Carrera Y Carrera's work. Extremely rare ring. Only one currently for sale. The ring is stamped 256803 for its in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Orah London Sterling Silver Gold Plated Leopard Cocktail Ring Cubic Zirconia
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Orah London rhodium plated sterling silver and gold plated leopard cocktail ring with red eyes, featuring hand set black and golden pavé cubic zirconia. The silver is stampe...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Leopard-Form Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Leopard Ring, featuring thirty six pave set rubies weighing a total of approx. 0.60 carat, further adorned with twelve pave set round brilliant c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Ruby Diamond Enamel Leopard Clip-On Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Carrera y Carrera clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with red ruby eyes, black enamel spats, and round brilliant-cut F-G-H VVS2-VS1 diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cougar Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Make a fierce statement with this exceptional panther-shaped ring, expertly crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This bold and charismatic piece captures the essence of power and eleganc...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Panther Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Gold Silver Lion Leopard Cartier Style
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Diamond and Enamel Panther, Lion, or Leopard ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver. The stunning ring is in the style of the Cartier panther jewels. The panth...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Yellow Natural Sapphires, pave set from Sri Lanka 5 carat Blue Natural Sapphi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Leopard Looped Tail Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Size: 5 Width: 13.00 mm Weight: 14.40 Grams One ladies designer made 18K yellow gold and platinum, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
