The Emperatriz collection by Carrera y Carrera is inspired by the floral patterns of the Manila shawl. In Spain, they were the most valuable. Colorful gardens of varied flowers encompassing different meanings: among others, the rose was secret, the lily denoted purity, the thistle and the lotus were reminiscent of China, the cherry blossom signified heroism and bravery, and the peony symbolized the empress.
The jewels are presented as flowers with petals of varying sizes that provide realism as well as volume to the pieces. The transparency of the precious stones reveals the painstaking work of the interior of the piece, creating a magnifying glass effect that allows each detail to be enlarged and appreciated in an extraordinary fashion.
Asymmetrical pieces where different proportions are visible and give the pieces a sense of movement with very pure parts and more richly adorned parts through which the whole framework may be appreciated, creating an astonishing set of contrasts.
