Carrera y Carrera
Spain
Carrera y Carrera is a Spanish jewellery house whose roots go back to a Madrid workshop opened in 1885. The brand itself was created in the 1970s by two great-grandsons of the founder. Its corporate history includes a period under Lladro and a reported judicial liquidation in 2019, so current ownership should be checked directly.
| Founded | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Saturio Esteban Carrera |
| Brand created | 1970s, by Manuel and Juan Jose Carrera |
| Headquarters | San Agustin del Guadalix, Madrid, Spain (per encyclopaedia entry) |
| Segment | Fine jewellery |
| Website | carreraycarrera.com |
What is Carrera y Carrera?
Carrera y Carrera is a Spanish fine jewellery brand. Its website carries the line Spanish Jewelry Since 1885 and refers to more than 140 years of tradition. The encyclopaedia entry traces the company to 1885, when Saturio Esteban Carrera moved from Alcala de Henares to Madrid and opened a small jewellery workshop in the Barrio de las Letras.
History
The brand name was created in the 1970s by his great-grandsons, Manuel Carrera and Juan Jose Carrera. The encyclopaedia entry places the company headquarters in San Agustin del Guadalix, Madrid. It records that Lladro controlled the company from 2002 to 2006 and states that it went into judicial liquidation and closed in 2019, although the entry's infobox still lists it as a current company. Because the brand's website continues to present collections and boutiques, the present ownership and operating status are unclear from the sources reviewed and are not stated here.
Products and positioning
The entry mentions notable commissions, including the 1960 wedding tiara for Queen Fabiola of Belgium, the rings given with the Maja de Goya prize of the Goya Awards, and the Golden Eagle Award for Russian cinema. The official site lists:
- Rings, including engagement rings and wedding bands
- Necklaces, pendants and brooches
- Earrings, bracelets and cufflinks
- High jewellery pieces
- Collections such as Orquideas, Infinito, Bambu and Ginkgo
Business model and distribution
The website refers to boutiques and a store locator, so it appears to combine own or partner stores with online presentation. Details of the store network and wholesale partners are not given in the sources reviewed.
Why it matters
Carrera y Carrera is among the long-established Spanish names in fine jewellery, with a lineage of more than a century and a half and a history of ceremonial and awards commissions. Its corporate history is also a reminder that heritage brands can change hands or restructure while the name continues to trade.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Carrera y Carrera from?
Carrera y Carrera is a Spanish jewellery brand. Its roots go back to a workshop opened in Madrid in 1885.
Who owns Carrera y Carrera?
The sources reviewed do not make current ownership clear. One entry records that Lladro controlled the company from 2002 to 2006 and that it entered judicial liquidation in 2019, while the brand's website remains active.