Reena Paints the Mouawad Miss Universe Power of Unity Crown

As an homage to humanity, Reena Ahluwalia has painted the Mouawad - Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Diamond Crown. The diamond painting was commissioned by Mouawad Co-guardian Fred Mouawad and will be auctioned to make a positive societal contribution and impact. In the past Reena has painted a series of historic Mouawad diamonds including the Mouawad Dragon and the Mouawad Dynasty.

Reena with her Mouawad Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Crown painting. 30 x 30 inches. ©Reena Ahluwalia. [Sold]

“I paint diamonds to celebrate nature, our shining human spirit and humanity. I believe we all are like diamonds - we come in all colors, we are brilliant and full of potential,” said Reena. Using colours red and black to depict passion and strength, Reena’s painting has an empowered woman in the form of a diamond wearing the Mouawad Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ crown. Reena envisioned the diamond woman figure filled with light, limitless potential, who confidently carries the resolve of being an agent of unity and greater societal good. A message, that is quite literally, the crowning glory of the painting.

Detail of the Mouawad Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Crown painting by Reena Ahluwalia. ©Reena Ahluwalia. [Sold]

Detail of the ‘Power of Unity’ Miss Universe Crown painting by Reena . ©Reena Ahluwalia.

Reena during the making of the Mouawad Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Crown painting.

The Mouawad Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity ‘ Crown painting by Reena Ahluwalia. 30 x 30 inches. ©Reena Ahluwalia. [Sold]

The Power of Unity Crown is a partnership between legendary diamantaire Mouawad and The Miss Universe Organization. The crown is estimated to be worth US$5 million, making it the world's most expensive pageant crown on record. The Mouawad designed and crafted crown features 1,728 white diamonds and three golden canary diamonds originating from Botswana. The crown’s centerpiece, a magnificent golden canary diamond weighing 62.83 carat signifies a woman’s inner strength and reminds us that in unity, lies power.

The Mouawad Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Crown. The Mouawad designed and crafted crown features 1,728 white diamonds and three golden canary diamonds originating from Botswana. The crown’s centerpiece, a magnificent 62.83 carat golden canary diamond signifies a woman's inner strength and reminds us that in unity, lies power. The design features petals, leaves and vines - reminding us we are stronger together than apart.

This exceptional golden canary diamond is the centerpiece of the Mouawad-Miss Universe 'Power of Unity' Crown. Weighting 62.83 carat, the Mouawad shield cut diamond symbolises women's inner strength, power to shield against bias, and strength in equality and diversity. A great reminder that in unity, lies power. This rare golden canary diamond originated from Botswana.

The painting was commissioned by Mouawad Co-guardian Fred Mouawad and will be auctioned to make a positive societal contribution and impact. In the past Reena has painted a series of historic Mouawad diamonds including the Mouawad Dragon and the Mouawad Dynasty.

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant in 2021. Andrea is wearing the Mouawad Power of Unity Diamond Crown.

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant in 2021. Andrea is wearing the Mouawad Power of Unity Diamond Crown.

Miss Universe 2019 Zozi Tunzi wears the coveted Power of Unity crown. Zozibini Tunzi is a South African model who was crowned Miss Universe 2019. She is the third woman from South Africa to win the title, and the first black woman since Angolan Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.