In the heart of Seville, there is a street that moves.
Calle Sierpes—long, sinuous, and alive with history—has for centuries served as a cultural artery of the Andalusian capital. It is a place where silk shawls sway, where craftsmanship is passed from hand to hand, and where tradition is never static. It is this sense of motion, rhythm, and ornamental beauty that inspired Carrera y Carrera’s Sierpes collection, a study in gold brought to life through movement.
For the storied Spanish jewelry house, whose creations are instantly recognizable for their sculptural volumes and distinctive matte-and-polished gold finish, Sierpes represents a return to something deeply rooted: Spanish artistry as lived experience.
Jewelry in Motion
Unlike collections that rely on gemstones alone for impact, Sierpes finds its drama in form. The pieces are defined by intricate lattices that echo the openwork of traditional Manila shawls—those iconic silk mantones whose fringes ripple with every step. Here, gold is transformed into thread, woven and layered to create depth, texture, and shadow.
Each piece appears almost kinetic. Links sway. Fringes seem to breathe. The effect is unmistakably Carrera y Carrera: jewelry that feels less designed than sculpted, less worn than inhabited.
A Study in Craft and Transformation
The collection unfolds in stages, much like the shawls that inspired it. Some designs lean toward the figurative, centered around floral motifs rendered in softly contoured relief. Others become more architectural, exploring geometric frameworks that emphasize negative space and light. The most theatrical pieces embrace movement fully, with articulated elements that shimmer and shift as the wearer moves.
Every detail is executed by hand, reflecting the house’s longstanding commitment to meticulous craftsmanship. The interplay of matte and shine—a Carrera y Carrera signature—adds further dimension, allowing the gold to catch light in subtle, unexpected ways.
A Spanish House with a Global Voice
Founded in Spain and now present in more than 40 countries, Carrera y Carrera has long occupied a rare position in fine jewelry: unapologetically expressive, culturally grounded, and instantly identifiable. From Madrid and Barcelona to Tokyo, Dubai, and beyond, its work speaks a visual language shaped by Iberian history but understood globally.
With Sierpes, the house distills that language into its purest form—gold as movement, heritage as design, and craftsmanship as quiet spectacle.
In an era when jewelry often favors restraint, Sierpes embraces emotion. It does not whisper. It dances.
| Originally published in 2014. Fully revised and updated for 2025.
