Jewellery editor, author, speaker, consultant

Rachael Taylor is a luxury journalist, specialising in jewellery and watches, and is a regular contributor to a wealth of titles across the globe, including The Financial Times, and is the author of several books, published worldwide.

Respected for her in-depth knowledge of the industry, keen eye for trends, and vast editorial experience, she is a sought-after speaker, event host, writer, editorial director, and business consultant.

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Work & services

Journalism

Reporting on the watch and jewellery industries for a wide range of editorial publications as a trusted freelance journalist.

Talks

Hosting well-attended events, and delivering engaging talks and live interviews for both editorial and commercial clients.

Publishing

Working with a select group of companies on projects from luxury copywriting to delivering contract publishing projects, including books.

Books

Working with global publishers, including Bonnier Books and teNeues, and jewellery brands to write books that are sold in stores across the world.

Consultancy

Tapping into 15 years of experience at the heart of the global jewellery industry to offer consultancy packages to companies large and small.

Collaborations

Working with brands to tell their stories and share them with an engaged network of thousands of jewellery lovers and professionals.

‘Omega: The Story Behind the Style’ is out now

Rachael Taylor’s latest book traces the heritage and savoir-faire of luxury Swiss watch brand Omega

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Jewels of Note

In memoriam: Celebrating the life and work of David Doyle

Remembering the former National Association of Jewellers president and his lifetime of commitment to the jewellery industry.

Crystal healing in jewels? That’s dope

Pop a gem a day with Matilde Mozzanega, whose jewellery allows you to switch up gemstones depending on where your energy is at.

Celebrating 100 years of
Retail Jeweller

A coffee table book marks the jewellery bible’s centenary, as well as telling the story of the industry over the last 100 years.

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Featured Event

Featured Event

Join Rachael Taylor for an online talk on the rise of innovative alternatives to gold, and what this means for the jewellery landscape, at The Goldsmiths’ Centre

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Get your copy

Order signed copies of Rachael Taylor’s books on Bulgari, Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany & Co, WOLF, Omega, and For The Love of Diamonds

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Cartier: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy Cartier: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy
Bulgari: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy Bulgari: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy
Omega: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy Omega: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy
Tiffany & Co: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy Tiffany & Co: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy
Rolex: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy Rolex: The Story Behind the Style - signed copy
For the Love of Diamonds: The Fine Jewelry Book - signed copy For the Love of Diamonds: The Fine Jewelry Book - signed copy
WOLF: A Family History of Boxmaking - signed copy

Let’s get social

Throwback to this brilliant shoot @turilovikkirknes and @lilyrussobah did inspired by the idea of making watches as much a part of your morning routine as cracking an egg, sipping coffee or brushing your teeth, which accompanied a story I wrote for @
Join me (virtually) next Monday evening for a discussion on how designers are using alternative materials as gold prices hit record highs. I’ll be hosting a digital event with @gsmithscentre, with guests @siataylorjewellery, @ebbagoring, @sar
There’s only one more week left to see the exhibition for @gsmithscentre’s Spotlighting Getting Started showcase, which I’m really proud to have been a judge for. If you’re in London, do get yourself down there to discover t
Some very sad news this week. The irrepressible, always-dreaming, and big-hearted David Doyle is no longer with us. David was such an enormous figure in the British jewellery industry, and I know so many of us will feel his absence. When David was
Had the best week on assignment with the @financialtimes in snowy Glashütte and Dresden ❄️ Thank you to these brilliant humans for making it so much fun (even when we got stranded after Berlin airport shut down and we had to train it home) @k
“It’s obviously a bit of provocation, but it’s almost like using jewellery as a daily dose”. Forget the pills, @matildemozzanega wants you to pop a gem instead. The designer, who is part of the @sarabandefoundation, is fascin
It’s my last week as editor-in-chief of @rapaportmagazine, and I have to say that I’m super proud of what I’ve achieved in my time there. What started as a two-month gig rolled into 18 months, and during that time we have brought o
Fei Liu is ubiquitous in the UK jewellery industry, and his silver jewellery collections have been a major hit with retailers up and down the country for many years. But there’s always been another side to Fei... As well as @feiliufinejeweller