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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

MESSIKA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH TERRES D’INSTINCT

To mark its twentieth anniversary, Maison Messika presents Terres d’Instinct, a new collection of Haute Joaillerie deeply rooted in the landscapes and light of southern Africa.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on October 31
Updated on 31 October 2025
Mirage Necklace © MESSIKA
MESSIKA TERRES INSTINCT

Messika celebrates its 20th anniversary with Land of Instinct, A high-jewellery collection inspired by Namibia.

Fauve Necklace© MESSIKA
Fauve Necklace
© MESSIKA

On the occasion of its twentieth anniversary, the Maison Messika present Land of Instinct, A new collection of Haute Joaillerie deeply rooted in the landscapes and lights of southern Africa. Thought as a creative manifesto, this line pays tribute to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, emblematic territories for their intimate connection with diamonds.

Composed of sixteen pieces, this first series combines brushed gold, exceptional cut diamonds and colored stones, a novelty in the Maison’s universe. Messika Introduced for the first time gems such as onyx, emerald, ruby or spinel into sculptural compositions with contemporary accents. This chromatic shift reflects the evolution of a brand historically focused on the diamond.

Among the highlights is the necklace Kalahara It illustrates the Maison’s savoir-faire: set with a yellow diamond of nearly 35 carats, it offers four different styles of wear, affirming modularity as its signature. Another highlight is the jewelry Mirage evokes the movement of the dunes through a play of undulating volumes in gold and a subtle paving pattern. The line Fauve, For its part, it translates the animal power through deep incisions inspired by the paw of the lion.

Thanks to a proven technical mastery of snow-capped slopes, lush surroundings, cushion sizes or baguette Land of Instinct Emphasizes the Maison’s artisanal and familial roots, while opening a new stylistic chapter. This anniversary collection embodies high-end jewelry that is constantly in dialogue with natural elements and the emotions they evoke.

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery