Looking for that perfect piece of bling? Hot Rock Jewelry is an upscale boutique founded by Linda Rocco that caters to both women and men. The store offers her own one-of-a-kind creations utilizing everything from pearls to platinum, as well as pieces from other artists including King Baby Studio and Timothy Meier Designs. A graduate of Carlsbad’s GIA Gemological Institute of America and a self-professed lover of rough mineral specimens, Rocco is very passionate about each and every one of her creations, and is always looking for unusual gemstones with unique cuts or settings. (858/259-4750, www.hotrockjewelry.com) MIA STEFANKO
