Carrera Y Carrera Retro 18kt Mixed Metals + Gemstone Earrings + Pendant Set
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Dimensions:Width: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)Length: 15 in (381 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Narberth, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU32815739832
Carrera y Carrera
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.
Find vintage Carrera y Carrera jewelry today on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Narberth, PA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Retro 18kt/Platinum Opal + Diamond Bracelet 27ctw+Located in Narberth, PAA gorgeous opal and diamond bracelet from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, twelve fiery white opals emit incredible rainbow hues! Each held atop the...Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
- Victorian 15kt Mixed Metals Open Hoop EarringLocated in Narberth, PAA luxurious pair of earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 15kt gold, these earrings begin with a simple earring wire atop a yellow gold spherical surmount. A rose gol...Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Hoop Earrings
MaterialsRose Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
- Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl NecklaceLocated in Narberth, PAA gorgeous pendant necklace from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and topped in platinum, this unique pendant has an elegant design of glittering Single Cut d...Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
- Retro 18kt Ruby Snake Wrap Bracelet 101.1gLocated in Narberth, PAA stunning bracelet from the Retro (ca1940s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this gorgeous bracelet is in the form of a snake. Brilliant golden scales form the snake's flexible bod...Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro More Bracelets
MaterialsRuby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Victorian 18kt Diamond & Enamel Portrait LocketLocated in Narberth, PAAn absolutely gorgeous gold and enamel locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This wonderful piece is made of 18kt yellow gold and has a vividly stunning portrait displayed on its face. The portrait is hand-painted, with a layer of clear enamel placed on top of it. The portrait is of a woman adorned with a laurel wreath headdress, as well as a blue hair ribbon...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
- 18kt and Diamond Curve EarringsLocated in Narberth, PAA fabulous pair of contemporary pavé earrings! Crafted in 18kt white gold, these earrings display approximately 1.50ctw of H color, SI clarity diamonds in an open-loop design. The pa...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Cherub EarringsBy Carrera y CarreraLocated in New York, NYCarrera 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 cherub...Category
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Carrera y Carrera 18kt Yg Hand Earrings with 0.69cts. Emerald & 0.18cts DiamondBy Carrera y CarreraLocated in New York, NYCarrera 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. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs.The earrings feature two very detailed hands in a sandblasted yellow gold finish. Each hand is holding a marquise shaped emerald...Category
1990s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Romantica Romeo & Juliet EarringsBy Carrera y CarreraLocated in New York, NYCarrera 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. These 18 karat yel...Category
1990s European Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18kt Gold Tanzanite Stud EarringsBy Kary AdamLocated in Seattle, WAKary Adam Designed, 18kt Gold Tanzanite Stud Earrings. Tanzanites are very deep blue set in a rope style setting. Originally from San Diego, California...Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsTanzanite, 18k Gold
- Victorian Edwardian 1900 British Locket Pendant Earrings Set Tricolor 18Kt GoldLocated in Miami, FLAntique Victorian-Edwardian Suite of a Locket-pendant and drop earrings. Gorgeous suite, made in the United Kingdom during the late Victorian and the early Edwardian periods, circa 1900. Carefully crafted in 18 karats, with three tones of gold, all parts are individually constructed, and assembled piece by piece with an intricate patterns of organic designs and brushed finish. The pendant-brooch is fully decorated as a relic holder...Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsPearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
- 18kt white gold Invisible set butterfly Ruby & diamond earringsLocated in Bangkok, THInvisible set ruby butterfly earrings are given form by precious ruby stones from East Africa and Marquise diamond A tribute to feminine beauty embodied in the most delicate and me...Category
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
MaterialsRuby, Diamond, 18k Gold