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"Gold Rush" star Parker Schnabel can hardly believe his eyes when he comes face to face with an exact replica of the "Welcome Stranger," the largest gold nugget ever found at 72kg (158.7 lbs). Story continues at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

The Maryland Zoo has given gemstone names to the first four chicks from this year's breeding class of endangered African penguins. On its Twitter page, zoo officials explained that the adorable hatchlings are being named for gems because they are also precious and rare. More photos and all the details at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

Some time long ago, your elementary school teacher introduced you to "homophones," those fun words such as so, sew and sow that sound alike, but have very different meanings. Which brings us to today's quiz: Can you identify all four words in the English language that are pronounced "kehruht"? Here's a hint: Two are jewelry related. Jot down your guesses and then check out our blog for the answers... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

Music Friday: Today's blog item spotlights Huey Lewis and the News performing The Power of Love from the blockbuster film, "Back to the Future." In the chart-topping 1985 hit, Lewis claims that the power of love is a curious thing. It’s tougher than diamonds, rich like cream. Backstory, video and fun trivia at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

With the help of 320-pound offensive guard Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones showed the world a very special piece of jewelry he was wearing under his #33 jersey during his team's 32-18 thumping of the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday's divisional-round playoff game. We've got all the details at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

Millennials rank natural diamond jewelry as the most desirable luxury item, according to survey results just released by the Natural Diamond Council. Story continues at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

Music Friday: Taylor Swift compares an elusive lover to a championship ring in "Willow," the chart-topping lead single from her 2020 album, Evermore. The song follows the magical and mysterious journey of a young woman who does everything in her power to win over the man of her dreams. She sings, "Life was a willow and it bent right to your wind / Head on the pillow, I could feel you sneaking in / As if you were a mythical thing / Like you were a trophy or a champion ring / There was one prize I'd cheat to win." Backstory and video at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com

With the fate of the rescheduled Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in serious jeopardy due to a surge of coronavirus cases in Japan, there's a very real possibility that all the work that went into designing the medals and procuring the recycled precious metal to create them may have been in vain. Check out the full story at our blog... http://thejewelerblog.wordpress.com