Diamond Powder: The Most Versatile Concentrate in NY

If you've ever asked yourself what the most versatile cannabis concentrate available in New York is right now, the answer is Diamond Powder — and we built ours to prove it. Silly Nice Diamond Powder is ultra-refined THCa crystalline at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, available for $50 per gram at 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. It's not just potent. It's a tool — one of the most adaptable products in any serious cannabis consumer's rotation.

We are Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas — co-founders of Silly Nice, a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, NYC. We launched in March 2024 with one mission: bring precision-crafted, small-batch cannabis to New York adults who actually know the difference between something made with care and something made to move units. Diamond Powder is the clearest expression of that mission. And this article is our honest breakdown of why.

Diamond Powder is ultra-refined THCa crystalline — meaning it has been processed to isolate tetrahydrocannabinolic acid in its purest crystalline form. When exposed to heat, THCa converts to THC through decarboxylation, delivering a fast-acting, clean, and extraordinarily potent experience. At 98.54% total cannabinoids, our Diamond Powder is as refined as it gets in the New York regulated market. The 86.24% THC figure is the active potency — the rest of that cannabinoid profile rounds out the experience in ways that matter to educated consumers.

This is not for the brand-new consumer. Diamond Powder is designed for adults 21 and older who understand their tolerance and want precise, intentional control over their session. What makes it the most versatile concentrate in New York is not just the THC percentage — it's the fact that it can be used in so many different ways across so many different consumption methods without losing an ounce of its quality or impact.

The Science Behind the Purity

Every batch of our Diamond Powder is independently lab-tested. The certificate of analysis is publicly available at sillynice.com/menu — because we believe transparency is non-negotiable, not optional. When we say 98.54% total cannabinoids, that number is verified, documented, and real. We are a small-batch operation and every gram that leaves our hands has been treated with the same seriousness that Shane brings from his military background: attention to detail, zero compromise, accountability at every stage.

This is where the conversation gets real. The reason Diamond Powder has earned such loyal fans from Crown Heights to Astoria, from the Bronx to Bay Ridge, is because it does not lock you into one consumption lane. Here are the five most common ways our community is using it — and why each one works.

1. Dabbing Solo for Maximum Precision

The most direct path to experiencing Diamond Powder is through a dab rig. Low-temperature dabbing — typically between 450°F and 550°F — preserves the integrity of the cannabinoid profile while delivering a clean, powerful hit. Because the crystalline is so refined, there's no excess plant material or residual solvent to account for. You get exactly what the lab says you're getting. For consumers who care about dosing accuracy and a clean experience, there is no better method.

2. Infusing Your Own Flower

One of the most popular ways our community uses Diamond Powder in New York is by sprinkling it directly onto flower before rolling or packing a bowl. A small amount — even a fraction of a gram — dramatically elevates the potency and smoothness of any smoke session. For consumers who prefer flower but want to dial up the experience on a specific evening, this method gives you that flexibility without switching products entirely. It's the same reason we infuse our own Papaya Wine Infused Flower with live resin and THCa diamonds — we know how well the combination works.

We design our product line to work together — not compete with itself. Diamond Powder pairs exceptionally well with our other concentrates, and our community has found creative ways to layer them for a fully customized experience. Our Frosted Hash Ball, at 67.34% THC and 5.7% terpene content, is a richly aromatic, handmade artisanal concentrate. Dust a small amount of Diamond Powder over it before use and you've just built one of the most elevated smoke sessions available at any price point in New York.

The same principle applies with our Bubble Hash — 53.32% THC, 6.2% terpene content, $44 per gram, made through a solventless ice-water extraction process. That 6.2% terpene profile is genuinely one of the richest in our lineup, and it makes for an incredible flavor base. Add Diamond Powder to that equation and you're getting the terpene complexity of the Bubble Hash with the elevated potency of crystalline THCa. It's layering with intention — the way a New Yorker mixes a playlist, building something that hits just right.

Pairing with Vape Products for a Two-Stage Session

Some of our most thoughtful customers use Diamond Powder earlier in the evening and transition to our 510 Vape Cartridge — Pink Stardust, at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids with 100% cannabis-derived terpenes — as a lighter, more portable option later on. Or they reverse it. The point is that Diamond Powder fits naturally into a multi-product session without creating redundancy. It enhances whatever it's paired with and never gets in the way of the flavors or effects of the products around it.

Let's talk economics — because New Yorkers deserve straight talk about their money. At $50 per gram, our Diamond Powder at 86.24% THC is one of the highest-potency products in the entire New York regulated cannabis market at that price. Compare that to infused pre-rolls or other concentrates at similar or higher price points with significantly lower cannabinoid percentages, and the math becomes obvious. You need less Diamond Powder per session to achieve the same effect, which means the per-use cost is dramatically lower than the sticker price suggests.

We price our products with our community in mind. As a family-run brand, we've never been in this to squeeze margins out of people who are simply trying to enjoy a quality product. We're in it because we believe New Yorkers — especially communities that have historically been locked out of this industry — deserve access to the finest cannabis available, at a price that doesn't require a second thought. That's the founding principle of Silly Nice, and it lives in everything we make.

Micro-Dosing for Control Without Waste

Because Diamond Powder is so concentrated, micro-dosing becomes genuinely practical. A fraction of a gram used carefully across multiple sessions means that $50 investment stretches much further than most consumers initially expect. For adults who want to unwind at the end of the day without overcommitting to a heavy session, Diamond Powder used in small amounts offers a level of control that flower alone rarely provides. Use what you need, store the rest, come back when you're ready. That's adult-use cannabis done right.

Silly Nice is not a corporate cannabis brand. We are Shane and LeVar — partners for over 25 years, co-founders who built this company together and remain hands-on in every decision that matters. Shane's background as a U.S. Army Veteran shapes the operational discipline we bring to every product: precision, accountability, and a complete intolerance for cutting corners. When we say our Diamond Powder is 98.54% total cannabinoids, that number was earned — not marketed. It reflects a process that was designed right, executed right, and independently verified.

Being a Black-owned business in the New York cannabis industry in 2024 carries real weight. This industry was built, in many ways, on the backs of communities that were criminalized for decades for the very thing we're now licensed to sell. We carry that history with us — not as a burden, but as a responsibility to do this better. To make products that are genuinely excellent. To operate with the kind of integrity that makes our community proud. Diamond Powder, like every product we make, is our answer to that responsibility.

Small-Batch Quality in Every Licensed Dispensary

In just over a year since our March 2024 launch, Silly Nice Diamond Powder is now available at 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State — from dispensaries in Harlem and Williamsburg to spots upstate in Buffalo and Albany. Our dispensary footprint grew because the product earned its place on those shelves. Budtenders recommend it. Customers come back for it. And we've never shipped a batch we weren't proud to put our name on. Every gram is sustainably packaged, COA-backed, and made to the standard we'd want if we were the ones buying it.

We've said it plainly throughout this article and we'll say it one more time: Silly Nice Diamond Powder at 86.24% THC, 98.54% total cannabinoids, $50 per gram is the most versatile concentrate available in New York right now. Dab it. Infuse your flower with it. Layer it over Bubble Hash or a Frosted Hash Ball. Add it into a two-stage session. Micro-dose it for precision. However you choose to use it, you are working with a product that was made by people who take this craft seriously — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, family-run brand that put every ounce of its values into every gram on those shelves.

Remember: Diamond Powder is intended for adults 21 and older. Please never drive or operate heavy machinery after use, and always start with a small amount if you're exploring a new consumption method. The full certificate of analysis for Diamond Powder and every other Silly Nice product is available at sillynice.com/menu. Transparency is something we don't negotiate on. See you at the dispensary.