For their new collection, Messika looks to the lure of ancient Egypt. Using gold and diamonds, Messika creates a collection that exudes eternal radiance.

Artistic Director Valérie Messika ties design motifs from ancient Egypt with retro-futuristic designs to create Beyond the Light. Graphic lines and exceptional stones form unique and innovative pieces. Each piece takes inspiration from a different piece of ancient Egyptian mythology. The star of the collection, the Akh-Ba-Ka, uses a constellation of diamonds to create the light that the origin of its name represents. Akh represents a person’s transition towards the light. BA represents transformation, and KA represents vital energy. Together, these symbols inspire the dazzling Akh-Ba-Ka set. Complete with an Egyptian winged scarab, the mythical theme of the collection is truly emphasized.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, the KA symbolises vital energy and BA is representative of transformation, from flight to the afterlife. From the union of these forces springs AKH, the transfiguration of a person toward the light. Therefore Akh-Ba-Ka is transcendence, a fascinating epic of a rough diamond, as well as a story of transmission, family and unique know-how.

“Ancient Egypt was a civilization that continues to fascinate all generations and cultures. It emanates a mystery, an almost magical aura that evokes eternity. It is also a world that instills a powerful and inspiring spirituality,” said Messika.

Sparkling diamonds, transformable pieces, original designs, and innovative principles drive the Beyond the Lights collection. This new collection brings to light a sets a new horizon for Messika High Jewelry.

The mapping of the modular composition is then proceeded by the moment of metamorphosis of this raw 110 carat gem into 15 cut diamonds. A meticulous endeavor, the precision of the work is inspired by the very nature of the rough diamond, dictating which shapes are to be adopted. The devotion and expertise of the diamond dealer have joined forces with the audacious instinct of the designer to bring this 110-carat rough diamond back to life in an incredible and unique High Jewelry set that makes a milestone in the history of the Messika Maison.

A true masterpiece within the set, the necklace boasts 2,550 diamonds, totalling 71,49 carats. Its contemporary yet progressive design reinterprets the mythical Egyptian winged scarab thanks to an ingenious combination of diamonds and faceted white gold. In the center of this extraordinary necklace, the 33-carat diamond is inserted by a subtle play of pendants. The strength of this gem comes from its extraordinary properties: classified D for its colour and FI for its clarity. Therefore, this special stone is one of very rare purity. Its incomparable radiance makes it almost incandescent.

To bring the best out of a 33-carat diamond, both vision and technical know-how based on exceptional craftsmanship are needed. The creation of Akh-Ba-Ka required more than 1,000 hours of labor, four to five full-time jewellers across 6 months with 800 paving diamonds for the setting of the 33-carat diamond. For this adventure in design, the Maison has multiplied the challenges by designing a transformable piece. The structure that cradles the 33-carat stone can be disbanded from the necklace to become a brooch. Yet another challenge brilliantly taken up by the master jewellers.

Golden Shield is a journey towards the light – a solar and divine light – that radiates with grace from the power of gold. Composed of a contemporary choker, earrings with graphic geometric lines and lip jewelry, this daring set marks a return to yellow gold that is modern and inspired. The impressive necklace evoking the pharaonic finery was hand-made from a yellow gold plate.

Maison Messika has created an offbeat design for this set by playing on the planes and colour contrasts. The gold reveals all of its brilliance in a play of facets created by a mirror-polished effect that engages perfectly with the diamonds.