Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

Reina As seen in the paintings of the Golden Age, the collars of clothing known as ruffs were viewed a sign of elegance, distinction, and sophistication. For centuries, ruffs were a necessary adornment for courtly attire, eventually growing in exaggerated volume. For ladies and gentlemen alike, the more elaborate and voluminous the ruff, the higher the status of the wearer. Taking as its inspiration these magnificent collars of lightweight and diaphanous lace, Carrera y Carrera has created rings, earrings, and pendants that recall these neck ruffs and emulate crowns in their intricate beauty. It’s an exquisite mix of white and yellow gold with diamonds, or of white gold with blue topaz, where one can appreciate lightness and movement. This collection is a true work of art, full of details that reflect the meticulous craftsmanship of the company’s master goldsmiths. Velàsquez Diego Velàsquez was one of the master painters of Spain’s Golden Age, renowned for his portraits of the royals in all their finery. This collection is inspired by the embroidery, fabrics, and colours that he captured so beautifully. Rich colours and luxurious brocades are referenced in pieces crafted in yellow or white gold with amethyst, presented as grandiloquent and whimsical art. This collection presents generous volumes and rich decoration where the characteristic matte-gloss effect that is the signature of Carrera y Carrera can be appreciated. Voluptuous shapes with a sparkling shine, these are refined and ornate pieces reflecting the culture of wealth and image that existed during this period. Isabel Diamonds became a source of inspiration – and the essential stars of this era. Personifying love and purity, as well as symbolising economic power, diamonds were a cause of fascination, as they remain today. Isabel is presented as a romantic collection where gold plays a fundamental role and diamonds give an infinite purity to the pieces. Jewellery in white gold with diamonds, or white and yellow gold with diamonds, these pieces are perfect for sealing an eternal commitment. Cervantes The utterly original Cervantes collection is marked by voluminous and serpentine shapes inspired by the spectacular shirt cuffs on display in portraits from the Golden Age. In an era where dress and appearance were of vital importance, cuffs were a signifier of the wearer’s status. The painstaking and meticulous work of the master jewellers of Carrera y Carrera in the art of carving gold is emphasised in these pieces that emulate the distinctive and sophisticated cuffs of the period. Sculptural jewels of great movement in which all the firm’s savoir-faire is reflected, the collection includes rings, earrings, and pendants crafted in yellow gold, yellow gold with diamonds, and white gold with diamonds. With extraordinary beauty and astonishing craftsmanship, Carrera y Carrera has drawn on a rich heritage of Spanish art and history to create new treasures for the modern world. 1 3 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I