Most valuable dreidel: world record set by The Estate Diamond Jewelry

January 2, 2020
Most valuable dreidel: world record set by The Estate Diamond Jewelry
NEW YORK, NY, United States--The Estate Diamond Jewelers, a New York jewelry company, used 18 karat gold, with the lettering made from 18 karat white gold and 222 modern round brilliant diamonds to create a dreidel valued at $70,000, which is a new world record for the Most valuable dreidel (Most expensive dreidel), according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

The GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the most dreidles spinning simultaneously for at least 10 seconds is 734, and was achieved by United Synagogue Youth (USA), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on 28 December 2011.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS also recognized the world record for the most expensive cricket bat; it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bat sold at auction for £100,000 ($161,295), bought by R K Global Shares & Securities Ltd (India), at the M.S Dhoni’s ‘East Meets West’ Charity Dinner, in London, UK, on 18 July 2011.

The Estate Diamond Jewelers constructed the traditional Hanukkah toy from 18 karat gold, with the lettering made from 18 karat white gold and 222 modern round brilliant diamonds.
The tip of the spinning top-like toy is a 4.20 carat diamond. The object was created with an Art Deco style in mind.

"The inspiring message of Hanukkah has always resonated with us and we love whimsical jewelry, so naturally, we have always tried to get our hands on an important antique dreidel to add to the collection," the dreidel's creators said.

"To date, we have one of the rarest vintage engagement ring collections in the world. We are really passionate about history. That’s one of the reasons that we started our company. It’s also the reason that we were so driven to create this dreidel."

The traditional Chanukah dreidel heralds to the times when the Greek armies of King Antiochus controlled Israel, and before they were defeated by the Maccabees. The powerful regime passed a series of laws outlawing the study of the Torah. The Jews were compelled to take their Torah learning into secrecy.

Jewish children resorted to learning Torah in outlying areas and forests. It is said that if a Greek patrol passed by they would quickly pull out the dreidel and pretend to be in the middle of a game.

The Rules:

The rules of dreidel are very simple. Everyone playing puts 1 unit in the center. The first player spins the Dreidel and the side that is facing upwards determines what he needs to do.
  • Nun – Absolutely nothing happens
  • Gimmel – You get to take the whole pot!
  • Hey – You get to take half of the pot. Leave the odd item there.
  • Shin – You put a unit into the middle pot