“Rough diamonds are just like us. We all start off rough, yet full of tremendous potential. With each life experience we shape and polish ourselves to reveal our true nature, beauty and potential. ”
In Reena’s painting a mighty dragon guards a colossal 105-carat, fancy vivid yellow, Mouawad rough diamond. Resembling a drop of sun, and reminding of the fiery eye of a dragon, the diamond blazes with a glorious glow.
Reena was commissioned by Co-Guardian Fred Mouawad to paint its story. Reena’s painting is a tribute to the exceptional Co-Guardianship and dazzling diamond legacy of the House of Mouawad. Over the years, Mouawad has acquired a collection of historic diamonds that is arguably one of the world's finest in private hands.
Reena Ahluwalia with her Mouawad Guardian Diamond painting showcasing the 105-carat rough diamond discovered in the ancient alluvial deposits in South Africa. 36 x 36 inches. ©Reena Ahluwalia.
Reena Ahluwalia with Co-Guardian Fred Mouawad who entrusted Reena to paint the story of the Mouawad Dragon - world’s largest fancy vivid yellow, round brilliant diamond from rough to polished.
Mouawad Guardian Diamond painting showcases the 105-carat rough diamond discovered in the ancient alluvial deposits in South Africa. 36 x 36 inches. ©Reena Ahluwalia. In Reena’s painting a mighty dragon guards a colossal fancy vivid yellow rough diamond. A tribute to the exceptional Co-Guardianship and dazzling diamond legacy of the House of Mouawad.
The 105-carat Mouawad Dragon stone was discovered in the ancient alluvial deposits in South Africa. Historically, that area is known to have produced some of the largest yellow diamonds ever discovered. Diamonds with color intensity such as that of the Mouawad Dragon have long been prized by collectors and gem enthusiasts. Image: Mouawad.
Transformation from rough to polished. Shown here are the 105-carat Mouawad Dragon rough stone and the resulting 54.21 carat polished, fancy vivid yellow Mouawad Dragon Diamond. Image: Mouawad
From rough to polished, Reena’s paintings tell the story of the Mouawad Dragon diamond’s powerful aura, symbolism, connection with nature and celebrates legacy of the House of Mouawad. The paintings showcase both, the 105-carat Mouawad Dragon rough stone and the resulting 54.21 carat polished Mouawad Dragon Diamond.
THE MAKING PROCESS
Here’s how the Mouawad Guardian story was painted.
Reena working on the under-drawing of the Mouawad Guardian painting.
The under-drawing of the Mouawad Guardian painting by Reena Ahluwalia.
The under-drawing of the Mouawad Guardian painting by Reena Ahluwalia.
Making of the Mouawad Guardian painting by ©Reena Ahluwalia.
“In nature's billion+ years journey, only the strongest diamonds survive. Thoughts I carried with me while painting this nature's masterpiece”. Making of the Mouawad Guardian painting by ©Reena Ahluwalia.
The imprints of our earth's geological history is etched on stone. Making of the 105-carat Mouawad Guardian painting by ©Reena Ahluwalia.
Dragons are protectors - symbol of good fortune, power and strength! The color of Mouawad Dragon diamond is reminiscent of the Dragon’s fiery eye and magical powers. Making of the 105-carat Mouawad Guardian painting by ©Reena Ahluwalia.
“Why is a dragon holding rough diamond? My paintings is a tribute to the exceptional Co-Guardianship of Mouawad - of protecting and securely holding the dazzling diamond legacy for future generations. Diamond is in the rough - full of tremendous potential, waiting to be unleashed. That's why, I named this painting - THE MOUAWAD GUARDIAN”. ©Reena Ahluwalia.