How can the rental and resale market scale for global nuances? What can brands do to integrate themselves into everyday life? How are diamonds being made more accessible to younger shoppers? In this part of the 2022 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the changing world of luxury.

A number of jewellery brands are using gold from e-waste in their pieces, opting to recycle precious metals from discarded phones. Luxury shoppers are increasingly focused on sustainability, and high-end brands are responding by selecting materials from unconventional sources.

Independent jewellery brand Ara Vartanian is elevating ethical gem sourcing as its brand differentiator. Its Conscious Mining initiative speaks to people’s interest in supply chain transparency, nurturing a growing appreciation for responsible mining efforts and its benefits for people and planet.

Lockdown savings have inspired many Britons to splurge on themselves, giving heritage luxury brands a boost in business and profile. Canvas8 spoke to nine people across the UK to discuss how shopping for high-end items can fit with their personal identities and social values.