Rachael Taylor

Rachael is a freelance jewelry journalist and regular contributor to a wealth of titles across the globe, including Condé Nast and Rapaport.

The Rise of the Ruby at Auction

It’s a seller’s market as prices skyrocket and buyers scramble to find investment pieces. Bonhams’s Caroline Morrissey offers her take.

The Magic of Lucky-Charm Jewelry

Designs sporting four-leaf clovers, horseshoes and inspiring mantras serve as protective talismans for consumers seeking comfort.

Bulgari’s Most Lavish High-Jewelry Collection to Date

The maison is celebrating its 140th anniversary with showstopping diamonds and gems in its Aeterna line.

Seven Timepiece Trends to Watch

Color, innovative materials, and shrinking cases were among the takeaways from Watches and Wonders 2024.

How Rio Tinto Is Framing Diamonds as Works of Art

The invite-only Beyond Rare Tender redefined the marketing tactics for showcasing mined stones.

Why Designers Should Keep a Jewelry Archive

Besides making pieces easier to authenticate, these records help perpetuate the brand’s legacy.

Dressed to Kill: The ‘Mob Wife’ Aesthetic

Statement-making jewelry and lots of gold rule this maximalist trend.

Today’s Signet Rings Are Moving Away from Monograms

Seals of approval: Personalized and one-of-a-kind styles are leading the pack, with designs that look to the future rather than connecting to the past.

Watch-Lovers Are Seeing Jewelry with New Eyes

Industry journalist Eleonor Picciotto has teamed up with The 1916 Company to give timepiece aficionados a gateway to jewels.

B Corp Beefs Up Certification Criteria

The ethical-standards program is making it tougher for companies to get its stamp of approval — a move that has pros and cons for jewelers.
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Rachael Taylor

Rachael is a freelance jewelry journalist and regular contributor to a wealth of titles across the globe, including Condé Nast and Rapaport.