“The mystery of a full moon and fanciful rivers playing in it.”

Water. A paradox. A game. An intense attraction for the most precious element —the one that envelops, that plays with light, gives life, and carries within it all that is fresh and joyful.

In 2005, Carrera y Carrera created the Aqua ring, an immediate International success. Since its launch, the festive spirit and surprising uniqueness have turned this gold sculpted ring into an identifying symbol or our brand.

Today, we pay homage to this magnificent piece by creating nine remarkable jewels that radiate the dazzling essence of the Aqua ring. Drawing on the familiar golden “ball,” whose paisley-motif engravings recall the verdant waters of a patio in Seville, Carrera y Carrera’s goldsmiths have given shape to a series of new earrings and pendants that flow between day and night with the assured demeanor of one who knows itself surrounded by the chic halo that defines this collection.

The raison d’être of the refreshing yet luxurious air that emanates from each piece of the new Aqua collection lies in the contrast. The emblematic engravings of the collection adapt to the circular shape and flat planes of sensuously-sized earrings and pendants. The goldsmith craftsmanship achieves a novel dimension in the yellow gold versions and attains sophistication in the new white gold and diamond pieces. The new “Maxi” Aqua pendants are a statement of personality and luxury that breathe the spirit of fashion and go beyond it.

With the Aqua collection, Carrera y Carrera introduces an exceptional product, an identifiable iconic model that carries on the firm’s tradition of goldsmith excellence, a tradition that has made it world renowned.

Aqua. A daring collection that honors the image of Carrera y Carrera —refined baroque touched by joyful irony.

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Intricate gold filigree, extraordinary lacework, and the sparkle of sequins. A matador’s regalia represents the highest expression of preciosity and the art of haute couture.

Carrera y Carrera’s gives life to a new jewelry collection : gold, rose- cut diamonds, and mother-of-pearl, for impressive pieces.

Tauromachy is mainly considered as a male-dominated world, yet contrary to common belief the connection between women and the bullring dates back to the late seventeenth century, when the fiesta took the shape we know today.

Bullring, sand, a bullfighter’s regalia, an elaborate ritual, and a magical afternoon bathed in sunlight are enough to enchant and seduce men and women alike.

Time has come to turn the tables and it is now the Goldsmiths and Jewellers of Carrera y Carrera, who find in the bullring and full matador regalia the inspiration to create the New 2008 Collection De Luces.

Emulating the detailed and lengthy process artisans and seamstresses undergo in the creation of each magnificent bullfighter suit, Carrera y Carrera workshop has poured all the imagination and love in the design of jewels that recall the ring, castanets, and the frenzied applause of the spectators.

The need to fully convey the spirit of these garments artists, led to the creation of three lines : Ruedo, Pasodoble and Alamar.

Yellow gold and large rose-cut diamonds are the stars of Ruedo and Pasodoble. Each and every one of the rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that make up the collections recreate the castanets—the rigid embroidery on the epaulet—and the gold- and silver-thread flowers embroidered by hand on the bolero and pants of the accomplished.

To express the sensuousness of an evening of celebration Ruedo features rose- cut diamonds, giving the jewelry a vintage air of sophistication, brimming with glamour. If we were to select a piece as the cornerstone of the line, this would undoubtedly be the Ruedo ring thanks to its design, proportions and movement.

The key to the Pasodoble line is its oscillating movement, where the elements of each piece of jewelry shift on its own structure. The collection’s emblematic piece, the clasp Pasodoble bracelet, boasts a chic urban look for today’s young women.

Following Carrera y Carrera’s longtime tradition, De Luces also includes a fine jewelry line called Alamar. White gold and diamonds create spectacular, museum-like pieces of significant technical complexity due to its teardrop shape, the detailed gold work and the diamond setting.

It is clear that tradition, passion, craftsmanship, beauty, and the latest trends in jewelry come together in De Luces, homage to the rich tradition of creating a bullfighter’s suit—a tradition Carrera y Carrera fully identifies with, crafting each and every one of its pieces by hand.

To capture the true essence of De Luces in paper, the Spanish top model Almudena Fernández and the matador Eugenio de Mora have been captured by the famed photographer Mario Sierra, for Carrera y Carrera.

Sierra’s camera uncovers new sensory and emotional aspects De Luces in an exclusive production that transports this new collection to the magical and secret place of the tailor’s workshop, almost, but not quite, a jeweler’s workshop.

Malaysia Boutique Location:

Carrera y Carrera
G12, Indulge Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur

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Opens first boutique in South East Asia at Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

Spurred on by a family tradition dating back to the nineteenth century, Manuel Carrera and his cousin Juan José created the Carrera y Carrera brand in the nineteen-seventies. The firm quickly began the process of international expansion which was consolidated with the arrival in 1999 of a new management team. In 2001, Lladró acquired a 58% stake in the company, and in 2006 it took control of 100%.

The management team is headed by Nathalie Guedj, who has vast experience in the world of luxury goods and jewellery. During a professional career spanning more than 20 years, Nathalie has left her mark on firms such as Cartier, Christofle and Van Cleef & Arpels USA, where she was Chief Executive for eight years. Nathalie leads a young and dynamic team which knows exactly how to adapt the original and swiftly-identifiable product of Carrera y Carrera to the ever-changing requirements of an increasingly demanding market.

The jewels of Carrera y Carrera, which are famous for their exclusive design and gold work, are made with the detailed and perfect skill that is accessible to only a handful of true craftsmen. These professionals, at the firm’s central workshops in Madrid, make each of the pieces which are later launched on the market by hand, carefully nurturing even the finest detail.

Carrera y Carrera has always found inspiration for its designs in Nature and Art. This inspiration has constantly changed, always seeking the expression of modernity, and is reflected in the finely-detailed gold work. This work, made entirely by hand, makes each jewel a small figure of absolute perfection: mini sculpture. Another differentiating factor is the matt/brilliant finishing on the pieces which, via contrast, enables the finer details to be better appreciated.

Spanish character and its values such as passion, enthusiasm or love of life are also present in the design and inspiration of the collections, as well as in the advertising and communication campaigns, and are an essential part of the brand’s corporate identity.Some of these collections have become widely known as Aqua, Circles of Fire or Bambu series due to the patronage of a variety of opinion leaders.

Carrera y Carrera is loved by worldwide and Japanese celebrities, such as: Mariah Carey, Lady GaGa, Scarlet Johanson, Ester Cañadas, Julia Ormond, Helena Christensen, Giselle Bundchen, Adriana Karembeu, Koyuki, Mao DAICHI and Miki MAYA.

Carrera y Carrera is present in 34 countries worldwide. It has 12 exclusive boutiques and more than 300 points of sale. Its main markets are Spain and Russia, although the firm also operates in such significant luxury and high-end jewellery markets as the United States and Japan. Furthermore, prestigious Carrera y Carrera distributors include Harrods, Neiman Marcus, El Corte Inglés and the world’s only seven-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

Carrera y Carrera has chosen StarHill Gallery to open its first boutique in South East Asia. This shopping mall has the most impressive selection of watches and jewelry brands in Malaysia.

Boutique Location:

Carrera y Carrera
G12, Indulge Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur

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