“It’s a completely unique stone that you rarely see in life” underlines the shop manager. Fascination, concentration, pleasure – three words that describe the emotions that this unparalleled, pure diamond evokes. You must imagine all the composure and virtuosity required to set such a stone. The pressure is immense and mistakes are unthinkable. The slightest wrong move and the stone could be damaged ! Until the very end, you have to live up to this miracle. It is fascinating, moving, stimulating, “it makes you want to surpass yourself,” says Valérie Messika.

To magnify this incredible gem, the jewelers have carried out outstanding setting work on several levels to reinforce the perspective and attract the eye, through the repetition of shape towards the heart of the diamond. The first level plays on the radiance of a very narrow setting. This setting is itself magnified by a piece of gold that underlines the extraordinary shape of the cushion-cut diamond. A cradle of diamonds in the center of which the incredible gem is perfectly encased. This unique, delicate design creates an optical effect that highlights the power and radiance of the 33 carats.

The Messika Maison has added to the challenges of this venture by designing a transformable piece. The structure carrying the 33 carats can be detached from the necklace and transformed into a brooch.

Another challenge brilliantly met by the master jewelers.

The other challenge was to design a piece that was all about movement, as light and airy as possible. This is a major challenge, which is played out in the design of mechanisms and enclosures (links between the various elements). “The idea was to make the piece almost alive” explains Nicolas Lodolo. These innovations enhance the fall of the necklace, for a unique wear somewhere between beauty and flexibility.

Cutting-edge expertise and a stroke of brilliance to enhance an exceptional 33-carat stone.