The history of Spanish company Carrera y Carrera, dates back to 1885, when Saturio Esteban Carrera opened a small jewellery workshop in the Barrio de las Letras of Madrid. His son, José Esteban Carrera, continued the family tradition after completing his lapidary studies in Paris in 1920.

In the 1970s, José's nephews Manuel Carrera and Juan José Carrera created the Carrera y Carrera brand. The brothers revolutionised the world of jewellery with their daring and innovative designs. They were inspired by a wide range of sources, including nature, mythology, and art. Carrera y Carrera became one of the most prestigious jewellery brands in the world. Its pieces were worn by royalty and celebrities alike. The brand was known for its use of gold and precious stones, as well as its intricate craftsmanship.

The company's first wristwatches were introduced in the 1980s, and they quickly became popular for their more...

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18ct gold and diamond bracelet, Carrera y Carrera, Madrid, 1991,…

18ct gold and diamond bracelet, Carrera y Carrera, Madrid, 1991, the tapered hinged oval bracelet collet-set to the top with a line of three brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by a polished and matte gold scroll embellished with three faces in relief and six…

A pair of gold and pearl earrings by Carrera Y Carrera, each…

Golden Hand Pearl Earrings by Carrera Y Carrera

A pair of gold and pearl earrings by Carrera Y Carrera, each featuring a hand suspending a small pearl, crafted in 18ct gold, signed 8173.

18ct gold, enamel and diamond bangle, Carrera y Carrera, the…

Enamel and Diamond Leopard Bangle by Carrera y Carrera

18ct gold, enamel and diamond bangle, Carrera y Carrera, the oval hinged bangle is pave-set to the centre with brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by roaring leopards the textured bodies applied with black enamel spots, the diamonds together weighing…

Pair of 18ct gold 'Leon Bestiario' cufflinks, Carrera Y Carrera,…

18ct Gold Lion Cufflinks by Carrera Y Carrera

Pair of 18ct gold 'Leon Bestiario' cufflinks, Carrera Y Carrera, each centring a circular onyx plaque applied with an open work lion's head gold motif framed by a gold surround and pierced out base, maker's marks for Carrera y Carrera, numbered 398381.…

A necklace and bracelet by Carrera Y Carrera, featuring finely…

Interlinked Panther Necklace and Bracelet Set

A necklace and bracelet by Carrera Y Carrera, featuring finely modelled interlinked panthers with interspersed anodized links, mounted in 18ct gold, total length 460 mm and 190 mm, boxed

18ct Carrera Y Carrera diamond/pearl frog earrings. Satin…

18ct Gold Frog Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls

18ct Carrera Y Carrera diamond/pearl frog earrings. Satin finish 18ct yellow gold frog earrings, featuring Keshi pearl bodies, ruby eyes and diamonds to the hind legs. Colour F, VS clarity. Weight 13.8gms

A diamond-set 'Mosaico' dress ring, by Carrera y Carrera, of…

Diamond Mosaico Dress Ring by Carrera y Carrera

A diamond-set 'Mosaico' dress ring, by Carrera y Carrera, of semi-flexible design, composed of a series of white gold panels set with twin round brilliant-cut diamond collets of ropetwist decoration, with alternating sculpted yellow gold diamond-shaped…