Carrera y Carrera Brooches
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 Gold "Leda and the Swan" 7.87 Carat Diamond Brooch
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Here we have a Carrera y Carrera "Leda and the Swan" brooch with many white VS diamonds, rubies, and the most incredible detail I've seen on any brooch before!
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Carrera Y Carrera brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Carrera y Carrera brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Carrera y Carrera jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Carrera y Carrera diamond brooches, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 5 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by and Masriera. Prices for Carrera y Carrera brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,799 and tops out at $58,600, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $9,000.
Questions About Carrera y Carrera Brooches
- Where is Carrera y Carrera made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Carrera y Carrera is made in workshops near Madrid, Spain. Although the legendary Spanish jewelry house is based there, 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carrera y Carrera jewelry.
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