The Fine Jewelry Book
For the Love of Diamonds: A glittering illustrated book from the wonderful world of jewellery
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!
Designers, diamonds, high-calibre stars - this coffee table book is a real gem!
Whether it's a seductive bangle, high-carat ring, elegant bracelet, shimmering pearl necklace or sparkling earrings - this coffee table book is a summit meeting of luxury brands and their jewellery! Magnificent photos and inspiring texts, spiced up with amusing anecdotes, present the most famous jewellers and jewellery designers. The fire of timeless classics, it-pieces of film stars, fashion icons and pop culture influencers, designer jewellery with cult character - all "for the love of diamonds"! A style guide offers inspiration for your own jewellery dreams, rounded off with insights into gemmology and the magical world of goldsmithing.
The perfect illustrated book gift with a treasure trove of iconic pieces of jewellery
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".
Taylor, Rachael: - Rachael Taylor is a freelance jewellery journalist and regular contributor to a wealth of titles across the globe, including The Financial Times, The Telegraph, Independent, Condé Nast publications, Retail Jeweller and Rapaport. She was the founding editor of Professional Jeweller and WatchPro magazines, launching the titles on behalf of a global publisher in 2010, and was the co-founder of The Jewellery Cut, a platform that showcased independent jewellery designers at a bi-annual jewellery showcase in London. Respected for her in-depth knowledge of the jewellery world, Rachael is a judge for many competitions, including the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards and The Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards. The latter of which, she hosted from 2020 to 2022, following in the footsteps of jewellery luminaries including Stephen Webster and Theo Fennell, and in 2022 became the Council's first female ambassador.
