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Carlita had always loved horses. She rode as a child but stopped for several years. In 2021, Caramelo, a Pure Spanish Horse, came into her life. At first, she only planned to ride him occasionally, but the bond they developed led her to spend far more time with him than she had ever imagined.
Now, Carlita wants Caramelo to retire from competition and enjoy a life with more freedom. After everything they have shared, she has decided to create a Brilianto diamond from carbon extracted from a small sample of hair taken from his tail. The diamond, which is still being created, will hold a very special meaning for her.
A bond that transformed Carlita and Caramelo
Caramelo had taken part in shows, weddings and traditional festivities. He had undergone very strict training and was afraid of many things. Carlita began to spend more and more time with him, both in training and in his daily care, and helped him build confidence.
Their relationship brought out the best in both horse and rider. For Carlita, however, their bond goes far beyond riding: “The peace, serenity and calm he brings me are unlike anything I have ever experienced with another horse.”
A diamond born from their story
Carlita and Caramelo are inseparable. Yet she has continued to develop her riding skills and take part in competitions, and at 23, Caramelo can no longer keep up with her. Although she would love to continue competing with him, Carlita knows it is time to ask less of him and let him enjoy a quieter life. After everything they have shared, it is not an easy decision.
The idea of creating a diamond to celebrate their special bond excited Carlita from the very beginning. Her enthusiasm was also evident when they filmed a video together for social media and when she spoke with the Brilianto team at CSIO Barcelona 2026.
A small sample of hair from Caramelo’s tail will become a 0.50-carat diamond, which Carlita will wear in a pendant. A piece of jewelry whose value will go far beyond its sparkle: it will capture everything Caramelo means to her.
Brilianto and the equestrian world
Brilianto creates diamonds from materials with personal or historical significance. These may come from the grass of iconic football stadiums, wedding flowers or a horse’s hair. The bond between a horse and its owner can become a piece of jewelry rich in meaning.
The brand continues to strengthen its ties with the equestrian world. In October 2026, Brilianto was an Official Sponsor of CSIO Barcelona and exhibited at GCAT Americas Las Vegas, an international Arabian horse competition.
Every horse leaves a unique mark on the life of the person who cares for it. For Carlita, transforming her story with Caramelo into a diamond is a way to preserve their bond forever.
Find out how a horse’s hair can become a diamond that preserves a unique story.