Carrera y Carrera Romeo & Juliet Heart Stud Earrings 18k Gold

These sculptural heart earrings exemplify Carrera y Carrera’s mastery of figurative gold work and romantic storytelling. Each earring depicts an intimate lovers’ embrace rendered in softly modeled, high-relief gold, with the imagery precisely reversed from left to right. This deliberate mirrored composition—an intentional hallmark of the house’s design language—creates balance, harmony, and visual dialogue when worn as a pair.

Founded in Madrid, Carrera y Carrera rose to international prominence for its distinctive sculptural approach to gold, drawing inspiration from classical art, mythology, and romance. During the late 20th century, the firm became especially celebrated for combining bold three-dimensional modeling with refined surface treatments, a signature clearly present here. The contrast between the velvety satin finish and bright polished edges remains exceptionally well preserved, highlighting the depth and dimensionality of the figures.

Dating to the 1990s, these earrings retain crisp detail, strong definition, and a luxurious presence on the ear. The omega backs provide both comfort and security, making them ideal for regular wear while remaining unquestionably collectible. A quintessential example of Carrera y Carrera’s poetic, sculptural goldwork.

Excellent overall condition, with beautifully preserved satin and bright finishes consistent with Carrera y Carrera’s highest standards of craftsmanship.