Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** Messika expands its Japanese footprint with a new boutique at Yokohama Takashimaya, blending Parisian elegance with a strategic focus on the local market.
Messika Japan Co., Ltd. announced on July 16, 2026, that the diamond jewelry maison MESSIKA, founded in Paris in 2005, has opened a boutique on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Takashimaya. This boutique is positioned as a key hub to further strengthen the maison’s expansion in Japan. The interior is a sophisticated space imbued with the aesthetic of founder and artistic director Valérie Messika. Combining contemporary yet timeless elegance, the design maximizes the brilliance of diamonds, guiding visitors into the world of Messika. The boutique showcases the iconic “Moving Diamond” MOVE collection, along with modern, timeless jewelry pieces.
Move Uno Diamond Pavé Necklace: ¥473,000 (tax included)
Move Link Diamond Ring: ¥792,000 (tax included)
Location: Yokohama Takashimaya, 2nd Floor, 1-6-31 Minami-Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City
Business Hours: 10:00–20:00 (subject to department store hours)
Founded in 2005 by Valérie Messika, MESSIKA is a Paris-based diamond jewelry maison. Growing up in a diamond merchant family, she revolutionized traditional diamond jewelry, offering fashionable and contemporary designs with exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled quality. Loved by celebrities worldwide, the maison continues to evolve and challenge itself, including hosting haute jewelry runway shows during Paris Fashion Week. Since entering Japan in 2020, Messika now operates 11 directly managed stores nationwide.
