TERRES D’INSTINCT
July 8, 2025
NEW HIGH JEWELRY COLLECTION
Southern Africa, a source of inspiration
Messika celebrates 20 years of creation and unveils « Terres d’Instinct ». Valérie Messika drew her inspiration during a journey to Namibia, the cradle of the diamond. She was struck by monumental landscapes, vibrant ochres, unrelenting light, and the majesty of sovereign wildlife. In the face of such untamed beauty, only the present moment matters.
Gold and diamond engage with unprecedented textures and finishes. Sharp incisions, stylized zebra stripes, and organic motifs compose a free-flowing script between primal landscapes and untamed strength.
Original sets, between creativity and brilliance
The first chapter of Terres d’Instinct presents sixteen unique sets. The Kalahara necklace stands out with two exceptional yellow diamonds, including a near-35-carat gem. Shaped by the raw texture of stone and the ardent rush of winds, Kalahara emerges from a land of contrasts and light. A feat of both setting and modular design, it transforms into four distinct styles: a triple-row plastron, a double-row piece, a choker, or a pendant-centered necklace.
Color as a new terrain
With Terres d’Instinct, Valérie Messika ventures for the first time into the realm of colored gemstones: sapphires, rubies, emeralds, spinels, garnets, onyx, and more. These gemstones capture the vibrant nuances of Africa: the burning embers of a Kalahari sunset, the lush green of hidden oases, the turquoise shimmer of exotic plumage. Each stone reflects a fragment of this sovereign nature by turns radiant and enigmatic.
Diamonds, ever the guiding light
Throughout the collection, diamond light weaves the story. Enhanced by diverse setting techniques - bezel, snow, halo, and cuts ranging from cushion and baguette to heart - each creation showcases the Maison’s diamond craftsmanship and family legacy.