Raleigh jeweler unveils $1.2 million diamond-laced gingerbread house

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Bailey's Fine Jewelry is creating the ultimate holiday centerpiece and unveiling a jewelry lover's dream gift.

A $1.2 million gingerbread house, encrusted with nearly 94 carats worth of diamonds and 155 pearls, is on display.
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"It is an absolutely first. We do not know of anywhere in the world that has a created a million-dollar plus gingerbread house," said Marci Bailey from Bailey's Fine Jewelry.

Artisans spent 30 hours assembling the stunner.

"Putting everything together, getting it all to stay -- was no small feat," said Bailey.

There's a walkway paved in pavé and round diamonds. A polar bear sporting a stunning collar and other animals are safeguarding treasures, such as a $95,000 Sri Lankan sapphire.



A Rolex is in the clock tower and baubles in the windows. Pendants, engagement and cocktails rings are adorning the creation.

Everything is wearable and yes, the house is edible.
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The bedazzling decoration gives folks a reason to marvel, but don't even think about breaking off a piece of this gingerbread house.

A security guard's sole job is watching over it.

The item is placed in the vault every night until perhaps it's given a permanent home.

"We can't wait to see who buys it," said Bailey.



Until it's sold, you can come see the creation that's ornate and sugary with a serious dose of sparkle.
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