For the Love of Diamonds

Marylin Monroe knew it well: "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" - shiny, timeless, valuable and therefore perhaps the most beautiful form of investment. This glamorous illustrated book is not only a trip to the red carpet, where stars and influencers bask in the glitter of high-carat jewellery, but also a piece of future-proofing: inspiration for your own glittering jewellery dreams à la "diamonds instead of foreign currency". A glamorous homage to the wonderful world of jewellery, which attracts everyone's attention as an elegant coffee table book! 

Jewellery journalist Rachael Taylor is internationally renowned for her expertise on diamonds, pearls and more. In addition to her numerous publications on glittering pieces of jewellery and luxury watches, including in The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, Rapaport and Condé Nast magazine, she is highly respected in the industry as a judge at jewellery competitions. With her flair for gemstone icons and glittering pop culture trends, she has compiled the best of the wonderful world of jewellery in this top-class illustrated book - perfect as a gift for anyone who shares her "love of diamonds".

Rachael Taylor is a British freelance jewelry journalist and regular contributor to a wealth of titles across the globe including The Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, Spear’s, Retail Jeweller and Rapaport. She is also the author of three books on jewelry and watches. Rachael is a sought-after speaker, industry consultant and a judge at prestigious jewelry competitions, including the UK Jewellery Awards and The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards. In 2022, she was announced as the first female GC&DC ambassador to be appointed in the Council’s 115-year history. In her earlier career, Rachael was the founding editor of Professional Jeweller and WatchPro magazines, as well as co-founder of The Jewellery Cut.