Professor Taylor is the principal consultant at Taylor & Co valuations Ltd. He is a recognised international expert jeweller, diamond expert, gemstone expert, watch expert, and valuation expert. His extensive commercial experience encompasses manufacturing, wholesale, retail, repairs and restoration, testing and identification, and valuation in both international and domestic markets.

Professor Taylor is a fellow member of the Gemmological Association of GB, a fellow member of the National Association of Jewellers, and a fellow member of the Institute of Registered Valuers, a fellow member of the Geological Society of GB, Professor Taylor has numerous international publications and is Honorary Research Fellow at The University of St Andrews.