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Glory Embossed Locket Necklace in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Glory Embossed Locket Necklace in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Glory Embossed Locket Necklace in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Glory Embossed Locket Necklace in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Glory Embossed Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Glory Embossed Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Glory Embossed Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Glory Embossed Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Matrix Single Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Matrix Single Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Matrix Single Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Matrix Single Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Matrix Double Mini Earrings in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Matrix Double Mini Earrings in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Matrix Double Mini Earrings in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Nada Ghazal’s bold fine jewelry is intentionally crafted to carry emotion.

Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matrix Double Mini Pinky Ring in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Matrix Double Mini Pinky Ring in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Matrix Double Mini Pinky Ring in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Nada Ghazal’s bold fine jewelry is intentionally crafted to carry emotion.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Malak Icy Square Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Malak Icy Square Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Malak Icy Square Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Malak Icy Square Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matrix Double Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Matrix Double Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Matrix Double Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Nada Ghazal’s bold fine jewelry is intentionally crafted to carry emotion.

Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freedom Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Freedom Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Freedom Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Freedom Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lotus Power Big Earrings in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Lotus Power Big Earrings in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Lotus Power Big Earrings in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Lotus Power Big Earrings in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Door of Prosperity Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Door of Prosperity Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Door of Prosperity Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Door of Prosperity Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Dome Power Big Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
The Dome Power Big Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

The Dome Power Big Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

The Dome Power Big Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Sheer 18K Gold Earrings with Pink Sapphire
Sheer 18K Gold Earrings with Pink Sapphire

Sheer 18K Gold Earrings with Pink Sapphire

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry collaborates with famous clothing brand Tibi through a new collection named ‘Sheer’.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fuse 'Blast' Hug 18k Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Fuse 'Blast' Hug 18k Gold Earrings with Diamonds

Fuse 'Blast' Hug 18k Gold Earrings with Diamonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

Fuse Blast Hug earrings are a one of piece hand crafted in 18k brushed gold with 2.5CT of Brown and Grey Diamonds. Nada Ghazal creates timeless fine jewelry with an edge, handcrafted...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baby Malak Flourish Earrings with 3CT of Champagne Diamond
Baby Malak Flourish Earrings with 3CT of Champagne Diamond

Baby Malak Flourish Earrings with 3CT of Champagne Diamond

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

Moments with Malak are translated in sparkling stones that seem to bubble over the top of rings, earrings, cuffs and pendants. Nada Ghazal creates timeless fine jewelry with an edge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Malak 18k Gold Round Ring with Icy Diamonds
Malak 18k Gold Round Ring with Icy Diamonds

Malak 18k Gold Round Ring with Icy Diamonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

This Malak Round Ring is handcrafted in 18k Gold with 5CT of Icy diamonds. Nada Ghazal creates timeless fine jewelry with an edge, handcrafted in 18k gold and adorned with precious ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Malak 18k Gold Square Ring with Icy Diamonds
Malak 18k Gold Square Ring with Icy Diamonds

Malak 18k Gold Square Ring with Icy Diamonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

This Malak Square Ring is handcrafted in 18k Gold with 7CT of Icy diamonds. Nada Ghazal creates timeless fine jewelry with an edge, handcrafted in 18k gold and adorned with precious...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Malak 18k Gold Oval Cuff with Icy Diamonds One of Piece
Malak 18k Gold Oval Cuff with Icy Diamonds One of Piece

Malak 18k Gold Oval Cuff with Icy Diamonds One of Piece

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

This Malak award winning Cuff is handcrafted in 18k Gold with 20CT of Icy diamonds. Nada Ghazal creates timeless fine jewelry with an edge, handcrafted in 18k gold and adorned with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Matrix 18K Gold Double Earrings with Black Diamonds
Matrix 18K Gold Double Earrings with Black Diamonds

Matrix 18K Gold Double Earrings with Black Diamonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

‘Matrix’ is an award winning, complex collection inspired by a feature about Beirut and its “Joie De Vivre”. The feature talked about 'touristic, fun attractions in Beirut' but faile...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Baby Malak Flourish Marquise Ring in 18K Gold and 3ct of Champagne Diamond
Baby Malak Flourish Marquise Ring in 18K Gold and 3ct of Champagne Diamond

Baby Malak Flourish Marquise Ring in 18K Gold and 3ct of Champagne Diamond

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

This 'Baby Malak' Flourish Medium Marquise Ring is handcrafted in 18k Gold with 3CT of Champagne Diamonds. It can be created in black or ice white diamond and without Rhodium. 'Baby...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Matrix 18K Gold Single Ring with 2.7CT of White Diamonds
Matrix 18K Gold Single Ring with 2.7CT of White Diamonds

Matrix 18K Gold Single Ring with 2.7CT of White Diamonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

‘Matrix’ is an award winning, complex collection inspired by a feature about Beirut and its “Joie De Vivre”. The feature focused on 'touristic, fun attractions in Beirut'. The desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Matrix Double 18k Gold Rings with 10CT of Ruby and 2.70CT of White Dimaonds
Matrix Double 18k Gold Rings with 10CT of Ruby and 2.70CT of White Dimaonds

Matrix Double 18k Gold Rings with 10CT of Ruby and 2.70CT of White Dimaonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

‘Matrix’ is a complex ring inspired by a feature about Beirut and its “Joie De Vivre”-against all odds. “Confined within a ribcage encrusted in the brilliance of the diamonds a prima...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Matrix 18K Gold Double Ring with 10.7CT of White Diamonds
Matrix 18K Gold Double Ring with 10.7CT of White Diamonds

Matrix 18K Gold Double Ring with 10.7CT of White Diamonds

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

‘Matrix’ is a complex ring inspired by a feature about Beirut and its “Joie De Vivre”- against all odds. “Confined within a ribcage encrusted in the brilliance of the diamonds a prim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Fuse Blast Ring with 5.35ct of Grey and Brown Diamonds, One of Piece
Fuse Blast Ring with 5.35ct of Grey and Brown Diamonds, One of Piece

Fuse Blast Ring with 5.35ct of Grey and Brown Diamonds, One of Piece

By Nada Ghazal

Located in Beirut, LB

‘Fuse Rock’ - Blast Ring is a one of piece with Grey and Brown Diamonds. A ring that represents perfect balance. At a time when we are standing on the edge of everything, it is imper...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Malak Icy Oval Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry
Malak Icy Oval Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Malak Icy Oval Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Malak Icy Oval Cuff Bracelet in 18k Gold & Diamonds by Nada Ghazal Fine Jewelry. Dimensions: Available upon request.

Category

2010s Lebanese Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Nada Ghazal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact nada ghazal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold and gold, this item was constructed with great care. Take a look at a nada ghazal featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a nada ghazal, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Nada Ghazal?

Prices for a nada ghazal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,510 and can go as high as $11,120, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,595.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

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