This necklace by Messika features an 18.05-carat fancy yellow diamond. It is one of the “Fantasy Gifts” featured in Neiman Marcus’ annual Holiday Book and is being offered along with a five-night stay at Our Habitas Namibia, a two-day safari, a tour of Messika’s diamond polishing factory, gourmet meals, massages, and two professional cameras.
Dallas—Neiman Marcus’ annual selection of over-the-top gifts has landed and, this year, it includes an 18-carat yellow diamond necklace accompanied by a Namibian safari, all for the low, low price of $777,777.
Crafted by Messika, the yellow gold diamond pavé collar features an 18.05-carat fancy yellow diamond surrounded by more diamond pavé.
The necklace is paired with a trip to Our Habitas Namibia.
During the five-night stay at the luxury resort, two guests will get to go on a two-day flying safari tour led by photographer and documentary filmmaker Ami Vitale.
The excursion includes two professional cameras, two lenses, and a rolling case, along with framed photos taken by Vitale during the safari delivered to the recipient’s home.
Next, the guests will meet a member of the Messika family for a private tour of the brand’s diamond-polishing factory, where they will receive the yellow diamond necklace.
The Messika “Fantasy Gift” in the 2024 Neiman Marcus Holiday Book includes a fancy yellow diamond necklace and a five-night stay at the Our Habitas Namibia resort in the Kalahari savannah, pictured here.
The Messika necklace and trip to Namibia is priced at $777,777.
If it is purchased, Neiman Marcus will donate $10,000 to its philanthropic arm, The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation.
“It is truly a dream to have Messika be a 2024 Fantasy Gift,” said Valérie Messika, founder and artistic director of Messika. “Creating and designing a unique piece for Neiman Marcus has been my own fantasy since we started this partnership in 2014.
“The Messika collection is bold and daring and I have been honored to have it featured within Neiman Marcus; a premier luxury retailer known for their superior customer service and merchandise leadership. Being the Fantasy Gift is a perfect example that dreams really do come true.”
Among the other 2024 “Fantasy Gifts” is a pair of Miron Crosby celestial-themed boots and an astrological reading for $28,000.
This gift includes a custom version of the “Margretta” boot from the Dallas-based luxury cowboy boot brand, designed with pavé diamond stars set in 18-karat gold and turquoise with black leather representing the night sky.
Rosie Cutter, an international astrologer to the stars, will give the purchaser their personalized virtual reading.
For $28,000, a Neiman Marcus customer can receive a custom pair of “Margretta” boots from Miron Crosby featuring pavé diamond stars set in 18-karat gold and turquoise with black leather. The gift also includes a personalized virtual astrological reading by Rosie Cutter.
Another 2024 “Fantasy Gift” is this Judith Leiber Couture crystal mahjong set complete with 156 metallic hand-cut Italian resin tiles enclosed within a minaudière ($20,000).
For $1.9 million, a shopper can take home an 18th-century calèche. The seven-foot-long carved wood and iron carriage once was owned by the Spanish royal family.
The additional “Fantasy Gifts” are a VIP style experience in Paris with “Emily in Paris” costume designer Marylin Fitoussi ($175,000), a Ginori 1735 fine porcelain experience ($90,000), a Manolo Blahnik VIP shopping experience in London ($55,000), and a Judith Leiber Couture crystal mahjong set ($20,000).
