Messika Gift Guide: Diamond Jewellery Gifts by Budget

A diamond jewellery gift is one of the few presents that gets worn for decades, so it is worth choosing carefully. This holiday edit is drawn entirely from the 452 Messika pieces in our fine jewellery department, sorted into four budgets, with real prices from our catalogue. To set the tone, the most giftable piece in the whole house might be the Move Uno Pink Cord Bracelet in 18K Pink Gold: one moving diamond on a cord, at the lowest price in our Messika edit.

So what is a good diamond jewellery gift from Messika? For most budgets, a Move Uno piece: a single diamond sliding inside an 18 carat gold cage. At Coveti, Messika gifts start at $1,300 for a cord bracelet, with 31 pieces under $2,500 and 167 between $2,500 and $5,000. Pieces without a size, like earrings and necklaces, are the safest choice.

Before you choose

Size. Rings come in EU sizes, the inside circumference in millimetres, and some bangles in letter wrist sizes from XS to XXL. If you do not know the size, pick earrings, a necklace and a chain bracelet, which are one size. If you do want to give a ring, borrow one the recipient already wears on the right finger and check it against our ring size chart. Messika says its rings fit true to standard sizing.

Gold colour. Messika works in 18 carat white, yellow and pink gold, the last being its own rose alloy. Look at what the recipient already wears and match it. The good news is that the colour never changes the price on any design we stock.

Quality. Messika diamonds are typically G colour and VS clarity, on a $1,300 bracelet just as on a $30,000 necklace. What you pay for as you go up is more diamond, more pave and more gold. Our Messika price guide explains the maths in detail.

Messika gifts under $2,500

Thirty one pieces sit below $2,500, which is a generous choice for a first piece of fine jewellery. This is Move Uno territory, plus two small collections with a story.

The Move Uno cord bracelets are $1,300 each and come in a run of colours: black, red, pink, beige, chocolate, khaki and turquoise. Each holds a single 0.06 carat diamond in a gold Move cage. They are light enough to wear every day, and they suit almost any age.

For earrings, the Move Uno Single Stud Earring in 18K White Gold is around $1,380 at Coveti. Buying one earring sounds odd until you see how many people wear a mismatched ear; it also makes a lovely addition for someone who already owns studs. The Gatsby Ear Cuff in 18K White Gold, with lines of micro-set diamonds and 0.15 carats in all, is around $2,090 at Coveti and needs no extra piercing.

The Messika Care(s) necklaces are $2,090, with the Move motif on a coloured cord in cream, beige and black. Part of the profit from each piece goes to the Valerie Messika Foundation, which gives the gift a second meaning. For a child in the family, the Move Uno Children’s Bracelet, Mini Model, is $1,880.

For a man, look at Move Titanium. The Move Titanium Black Pendant Necklace in Black Titanium is around $2,250 at Coveti. The darkest Move Titanium finish uses DLC, Diamond-Like Carbon, a coating used in aeronautics and Formula 1, which tends to win over anyone who cares about engineering.

Messika gifts from $2,500 to $5,000

This band has 167 pieces, and it is where the classic Messika gifts live. Earrings make up 62 of them.

The Move Uno Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold are a pair at 0.03 carats, around $2,630 at Coveti. For a little more sparkle, the Joy Brilliant-Cut Earrings, Mini Model, are $2,680 with 0.15 carats; Joy sets each diamond in a halo of micro-set brilliants, so the stone looks bigger than its weight. Small Gatsby hoops, at 0.17 carats, are $3,090.

Necklaces in this band include the Joy Brilliant-Cut Necklace in 18K Pink Gold, Mini Model, around $4,040 at Coveti, with small diamonds set along the chain as Messika likes to do. The Lucky Eye Necklace, $4,840, redraws the good luck eye with the Joy XS motif at its centre, and makes a thoughtful gift for someone starting something new.

For the wrist, the Messika Care(s) pave cord bracelets are $3,520, and the Move Classique Bracelet, Small Model, is $3,900 with the three moving diamonds Messika reads as yesterday, today and tomorrow. That reading makes it one of the most meaningful anniversary gifts in the house. More choices are in our Messika bracelet guide.

Rings in this range include the D-Vibes Ring, Small Model, at $2,760, inspired by Valerie Messika’s love of music, and the Joy Heart-Cut Solitaire Ring at $3,990, which hardly needs explaining as a gift.

Messika gifts from $5,000 to $10,000

With 183 pieces, this is the largest band, and it is where gifts start to carry real weight in diamonds.

The My Twin Toi & Moi Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Small Model is around $6,330 at Coveti. A pear-cut diamond faces an emerald-cut diamond, never touching, which is Messika’s toi et moi: two stones for two people. It is the obvious choice for a partner. Our explainer on what a toi et moi ring is tells the story behind the form.

Lucky Move, the first Move line with coloured stones, is a great fit for someone who loves colour. The Lucky Move Lapis Lazuli Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Small Model is around $5,650 at Coveti, and the same necklace comes in malachite, turquoise, onyx and white mother-of-pearl at the same price.

For earrings, the Move Classique Pave Hoop Earrings hold 0.50 carats for $9,070, and the Fiery Earrings, Small Model, built on Valerie Messika’s favourite pear cut, are $5,150. Our Messika earrings guide lists every style.

The Skinny Diamond Tennis Bracelet, Small Model, is $9,470 with 0.80 carats, on a flexible tennis line held by an invisible system of gold nano-springs. A tennis bracelet is the kind of gift that gets worn every day for years.

Messika gifts above $10,000

Seventy one pieces sit above $10,000. These are milestone gifts, for a big birthday and a landmark anniversary.

The So Move Bangle in 18K Pink Gold opens the band at around $10,110 at Coveti; So Move is the sculptural, assertive version of Move, with plenty of gold. It comes in wrist sizes XS to XL, so check the fit first. The Move 10th Pendant, which marked ten years of Move, is $12,790 with 0.74 carats.

At the top, the Move Link Choker Necklace in 18K Pink Gold carries 1.70 carats across chain links that each hold a moving diamond, around $31,540 at Coveti. The most expensive piece in our edit is the Move Noa Pave Bracelet, Medium Model, at $32,650 with 2.3 carats; Move Noa is named after one of Valerie Messika’s daughters, which makes it a fitting gift between mother and daughter.

Building a set over several occasions

One clever way to give Messika is to start a set and add to it each year. Because every design comes in the same gold colours at the same price, it is easy to keep a set consistent.

A Move Uno set might begin with the stud earrings at $2,630, add the Move Uno Pave Necklace, which is $4,850 in pink gold with 0.20 carats, and finish with a Move Uno Pave Ring, Small Model, at $3,110. Spread over three birthdays, that is a complete look for a little over $10,000, and each piece stands alone in the meantime.

Joy works the same way. The mini earrings are $2,680, the Joy Brilliant-Cut Bracelet is $2,570 and the mini necklace is $4,040, all sharing the halo motif. For something bolder, Move Classique carries the three stone idea from a $3,900 bracelet to a $5,740 pair of hoops. Our Messika necklace guide has more on chain lengths if the necklace is the anchor of the set.

Gifts for him

Two lines in our Messika edit work especially well for men. Move Titanium, from $1,680 for the Anthracite Ring up to $3,680 for a cord bracelet, has the darker, brushed look many men prefer. Move Joaillerie, the minimal end of Move, includes wedding bands designed for him and her, so a couple can match. The Move Joaillerie Wedding Band in 18K White Gold, Small Model is around $4,380 at Coveti.

Buying a Messika gift at Coveti

Every piece is 100% authentic and ships worldwide from London. If you are unsure about a size, read the Coveti returns policy before you order. And if you want to browse beyond this edit, the full house is on our Messika brand page.

FAQ: Messika gifts

What is the best Messika gift under $2,500?

The best Messika gift under $2,500 is a Move Uno cord bracelet at $1,300, with a single 0.06 carat diamond in an 18 carat gold cage. Coveti stocks 31 Messika pieces under $2,500, including the Move Uno Single Stud Earring at $1,380 and the Gatsby Ear Cuff at $2,090.

What is a good diamond jewellery gift if I do not know her size?

Choose a piece with no size, such as earrings, a necklace and a one size chain bracelet. Move Uno Stud Earrings at $2,630 and the Joy Brilliant-Cut Necklace, Mini Model, at $4,040 are reliable picks. Rings come in EU circumference sizes and some bangles in XS to XXL, so leave those for when you know the fit.

Which Messika piece is best for an anniversary?

Move Classique is a natural anniversary gift because Messika reads its three moving diamonds as yesterday, today and tomorrow. The Move Classique Bracelet, Small Model, is $3,900 at Coveti. My Twin, the toi et moi ring with a pear-cut and an emerald-cut diamond facing each other, is the other strong choice at $6,330.

Does Messika make jewellery for men?

Yes. Move Titanium, in brushed titanium with a DLC finish on the darkest version, suits men well and runs from $1,680 to $3,680 at Coveti. Move Joaillerie includes wedding bands designed for him and her, from $4,380, so couples can buy matching rings in white, yellow and pink gold.

Does the gold colour change the price of a Messika gift?

No, every Messika design we stock in more than one metal costs the same in white, yellow and pink gold. Choose the colour the recipient already wears. Pink gold is Messika’s own rose gold alloy, and all three are 18 carat gold set with diamonds that are typically G colour and VS clarity.

Are Messika gifts from Coveti authentic?

Yes, every Messika piece sold at Coveti is 100% authentic, and Coveti ships worldwide from London. Messika also states that 100% of its pieces go through quality control on ergonomics, aesthetics and integrity. Check the Coveti returns policy before ordering a sized piece such as a ring.