Messika Presents Terres d’Instinct High Jewelry Collection
Marking its 20th anniversary, Messika unveils Terres d’Instinct — a high jewellery collection inspired by the wild beauty of nature
By Urtė D. | Oct 18 | 2025
Photography © Stefan Knauer | Messika - High Jewelry Show 2025 Event Pictures
Unveiled at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the collection draws inspiration from Valérie Messika’s journey through Namibia, transforming the untamed spirit of the desert into breathtaking creations of gold, diamonds, and coloured gemstones.
Born from a vision that marries instinct with innovation, Terres d’Instinct explores the balance between strength and grace. Each piece reflects nature’s rhythm — the movement of dunes, the shimmer of sunlight, and the power of earth translated into fine craftsmanship. Across 23 high jewellery sets, Messika interprets the textures and contrasts of the wild through masterfully cut stones and sculpted gold.
The collection features bold combinations: onyx and diamonds forming zebra-like stripes, sapphires and spinels mirroring the glow of desert skies, and brushed gold evoking the sun’s warmth over endless sand. It’s a dialogue between raw natural forms and precise human artistry — a concept that defines Messika’s contemporary vision of luxury.
Founded in 2005 by Valérie Messika in Paris, the brand has redefined diamond jewellery for a new generation. Known for its modern, architectural style and lightness of design, Messika unites innovation with emotional expression — diamonds are not only set but sculpted to move with the wearer. The maison’s high jewellery collections, crafted in Parisian ateliers, are distinguished by their technical precision and luminous simplicity.
Messika’s commitment to responsible sourcing and craftsmanship has remained a core part of its identity. The diamonds used in its creations are selected for exceptional brilliance and quality, and every piece reflects the maison’s dedication to authenticity and transparency — values deeply rooted in its creative philosophy.
In Terres d’Instinct, these values take their most expressive form yet. The pieces feel alive, breathing with the rhythm of nature — bold, instinctive, and free. From the glint of a diamond to the depth of an emerald or sapphire, each jewel captures a moment of movement frozen in time, where artistry meets emotion.
In Terres d’Instinct, Messika captures the essence of modern luxury — jewellery that feels alive, rooted in emotion, and crafted for those who move with both strength and grace.
For a closer look at the collection, visit messika.com
