February 17, 2026

By Laaleh Mizani, Independent Costume Designer The following is an excerpt from “Lights, Camera, Carats: A Look at This Winter’s Diamond Trends,” written for the American Gem Society’s SPECTRA® magazine. As Vogue identifies modern heirlooms as a key trend, we are seeing new life breathed into antique styles. We’re drawn to pieces that hold meaning, tell a backstory—possibly through generations—and give them a sense of rediscovering something new. This rebirth illustrates how jewelry archives are increasingly tapped as sources of authenticity and prestige, adding a layer of history. The same is true in how costume designers interpret this trend: where