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Name Necklace as a Gift for Mum: Her Name or Her Children's

A name necklace for a mother usually carries her own name, the name of a child, or one Arabic letter for each child. The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Name Necklace spells one name in 18K gold from AED 4,25...

18K vs 22K Gold: Which Is Better for Diamond Jewellery?

22K gold (91.6%) is a rich, deep yellow and is priced mostly by weight, but it is soft. 18K (75%) is harder, holds diamonds securely and comes in yellow, white and rose. 14K (58.5%) is harder still...

Chain Length Guide for Name and Pendant Necklaces

For a name or pendant necklace worn alone, chains of about 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18 inches) are the usual choice: they sit around the collarbone. Shorter lengths sit at the base of the neck, longer on...

Arabic Calligraphy Styles in Jewellery: Naskh, Thuluth, Diwani, Kufi

Arabic name jewellery usually follows one of five scripts. Naskh is the clearest to read, Thuluth and Diwani are the most decorative, Kufi is angular and geometric, and Ruqah is simple and compact....

Arabic Letter Necklace: How to Choose Your Letter

Choose the letter by how the name is spelled in Arabic, not in English: Omar and Ali start with ع, Ahmed with أ, Hamad with ح and Hind with ه. The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Letter Necklace offers all 28...

Diamond Jewellery Sets: How to Choose a Matching Set in 18K Gold

A diamond jewellery set pairs pieces with the same design and diamond grade, so they look right together at a wedding, an Eid gathering or as a bridal gift. This guide explains full and half sets, ...

Arabic Name Pendant Designs: Size, Style and Chain

An Arabic name pendant is judged on four things: the lettering style, the size of the name piece, the gold colour and the chain. The Lana Al Kamal Arabic Name Necklace shapes the name in 18K gold w...

Name Necklace With Diamonds or Plain Gold?

In the Lana Al Kamal Arabic Name Necklace, the diamonds are the dots of the Arabic letters. A name with dotted letters, such as Noor or Sara, gets VS diamond dots; a name without them, such as Moha...

How Long Does a Custom Name Necklace Take? Production and Shipping

A custom name necklace is made after you order. At Lana Al Kamal, production takes about 15 working days, then shipping takes about 3 working days within the UAE, about 5 to Saudi Arabia and the re...

Lab-Grown Diamond Rings in Dubai: Prices, Certificates and What to Check

A lab-grown diamond ring gives you a real diamond, with the same crystal as a mined one, at a fraction of the price. This guide shows real prices by carat and design, what the grading report covers...