Rocky Point Jewelers

Music Friday: "Late Show" bandleader Jon Batiste compares his girlfriend's love to a goldmine in his jubilant, jazzy 2021 anthem, "I Need You." In the first verse, he sings, "We done a lot of living / We're working overtime / Don't need another million / You got that goldmine / I love the way you're livin' / 'Cause you're so genuine / You got that something special / Didn't you know? / I just need you, you, oh yeah." Learn more about the multitalented artist and see his video at our blog... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

The award-winning "Star of Katandru" a 16.21-carat Sri Lankan star ruby has been part of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection since 2005. This unique example of July's official birthstone displays a perfect star with six clean, symmetrical, unbroken legs. Story continues at our blog... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

Over the past 39 years, Nike's ever-popular Air Force 1 sneaker has seen more than 1,700 color variations, but this summer the company is introducing a "Bling" version that features vibrant faux jewels interwoven into the left shoe's laces. Check out the full story at our blog... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

Victoria's Secret model Taylor Hill turned to Instagram on Saturday to announce to her 16.1 million followers that she was engaged to businessman Daniel Fryer. It was also the perfect opportunity to show off her new emerald-cut diamond engagement ring. Hill's yellow-gold ring features a sizable center stone flanked by bezel-set triangular side stones. The clean, symmetrical, three-stone motif is steeped in symbolism, as it represents the model's past, present and future. Story continues here... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

In an unprecedented move, Sotheby's will be accepting cryptocurrency as payment for the 101.38-carat, pear-shaped, D-flawless diamond that will be hitting its auction block in Hong Kong on July 9. The rare gem dubbed "The Key 10138" carries a pre-sale high estimate of $15 million and is only the second pear-shaped D-flawless diamond of more than 100 carats to ever appear at auction. Story continues at our blog... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

Music Friday: Today we feature Meghan Trainor performing Like I’m Gonna Lose You, a chart-topping, jazzy ballad about never taking loved ones for granted and always making the most of life’s precious moments. In the first verse, Trainor sings, I found myself dreaming in silver and gold / Like a scene from a movie that every broken heart knows / We were walking on moonlight and you pulled me close / Split second and you disappeared and then I was all alone. Backstory and video at our blog... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

Great news! Valentine's Day comes out on a Sunday this year, which makes it the perfect time to pop the question. Check out our blog to learn about "engagement season" and the calendar's most popular days to get down on bended knee... http://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com

"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://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.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://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.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://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.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://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.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://rockypointjewelers.thejewelerblog.com