Mervis Diamond Importers

The World's First Diamond Dreidel

Filed under: Art

Not all dreidels are made out of clay. Over the years, they have come in many forms, but now, Mervis Diamond Importers is claiming to have created the world's very first diamond dreidel.

The Platinum Micro-Pave Diamond Dreidel (right) is priced at $1,800.00, and is available in very limited quantities. It features .96 carats of diamonds hand-set in platinum. For those of you in-the-know, the diamonds are graded G/H in color and VS2/SI1 in clarity.

It must be ordered by December 9 to ensure a delivery by Hannukah. This is not only an exceptional gift for those of the Jewish variety, but for diamond collectors and anyone fascinated by religion. For more information on dreidels (how to play, what the different sides mean), check out the Judaism.com page, or click here to play virtually.

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Creating The Diamond Cupcake

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Jewelry

Diamond wedding cakes have made the rounds but doesn't the humble cupcake deserve a shot at diamond dazzle? Mervis Diamond Importers says they are the first to create a diamond cupcake. The cupcake is topped with eight ideal cut round brilliant diamonds around its circumference, and a two carat Asscher cut diamond in the center for a total value of $30,000. The cupcakes (there are two like this) will be on display at Mervis Diamond Importers, for their "Cupcakes and Wedding Rings" trunk show on May 1 and 2. You can see more photos of the cupcake at the Mervis website.

Why did Jonathan Mervis decide to do this? He's heard that question a few times and says that he sees it from a couple of different angles: "Firstly, I'm having fun. But secondly, I'm in the business of helping make engagements and weddings as stunning and memorable as possible. On the big wedding day when money is no object, I think a diamond-topped cupcake could be the ultimate in luxury. I've already had a few phone calls inquiring about more "affordable" diamond cupcakes, and I could foresee a situation where diamond cupcakes become the 'it' thing for brides."

He has applied to the Guinness Book of Records to see if he can get listed as the world's first diamond cupcake. But beyond the obvious publicity spin, Mervis also has an interesting point about the connection between sweets and luxury treats and the salutary benefits of indulgence. He asks if, in a time like this "when so many Americans are in the poor house, can it be healthy to dream for a moment and let our minds play with images of decadent diamond cupcakes?"

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