Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia’s painting, “The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond,” has been accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. At a May 6 ceremony in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Dr. Gabriela Farfan, the Coralyn W. Whitney Curator of Gems and Minerals, accepted the painting. Making it the first contemporary painting ever accessioned into the National Gem Collection.
Read moreThe Geometry of Perpetual Beginning
The Geometry of Perpetual Beginning is a reflective essay by jewelry designer and artist, Reena Ahluwalia on our creative center and how every beginning is a perpetual faceting—a tilting of the diamond to capture new light and recalibrate for brilliance.
Read moreBillion Diamond Dreams: Crafting India’s Jewellery Narrative Through Cultural Authorship
India has always known how to make jewellery speak. As India’s luxury jewellery market expands across regions and class, the question is no longer whether India has a jewellery tradition, but whether it is ready to define a new design language for its billion dreams. Its continuing evolution requires a shift, towards cultural authorship.
Read moreThe Power of Negative Space: Designing the Invisible
The Power of Negative Space. Negative space is intentional and active. It shapes emotion, form, and meaning in design art and jewelry. In fluent hands, it becomes a powerful design element. Explore how you can employ its power to create clarity, evoke emotion, and elevate your designs.
Read moreCreativity in the Age of Fatigue
Why Creative Burnout isn’t the End. In a world where algorithms churn out aesthetics and burnout is worn like a badge, jewelry designer and artist Reena Ahluwalia asks: how can creativity thrive when we’re too exhausted to dream?
Read moreA Jeweled Legacy: Reena Ahluwalia Inducted into Hall of Fame
(L to R) Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC presenting Hall of Fame trophy to Reena Ahluwalia. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC
In a glittering celebration of excellence, the gem and jewelry industry bestowed its highest honor upon Reena Ahluwalia at the prestigious IIJS Signature 2025 Show. The Hall of Fame induction, considered the pinnacle of recognition in the jewelry and diamond industry, celebrates a lifetime of achievement and contribution. The Hall of Fame recognition was awarded by Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India's Apex body supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Read moreBejeweled Maharaja and Maharani Paintings of Royal Mysore
The Bejeweled Maharaja and Maharani Paintings of Royal Mysore by Reena Ahluwalia. My paintings act as a bridge between the past and the present, reminding us of the significance these gems hold in Indian culture. I have painted the Maharaja and Maharani as beings with diamond-clad bodies, wearing historically accurate jewels. A reminder that we too are the modern-day Maharajas (king) and Maharanis (queen) of our own lives, and can leave a lasting legacy, as enduring and luminous as the diamonds and gemstones that grace the Maharaja and Maharani. The Royal Mysore paintings are in the permanent collection of the CKC Crystal Museum, in Bengaluru, India.
Read moreThe Koh-i-Noor Diamond Painting by Reena Ahluwalia
The Koh-i-Noor is a diamond of monumental stature. "As an artist, I want to preserve the legend and legacy of Koh-i-noor through my painting and imprint it on the blockchain as a digital artwork NFT. I want to give back the Koh-i-noor to people, back to all who think it belongs to them." ~ Reena Ahluwalia
Read moreThe Legendary Koh-i-Noor Diamond
The history and lore of the legendary Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Image: Reena Ahluwalia
The Koh-i-Noor is a diamond of monumental stature. No other diamond in history can lay claim to be more widely traveled, famous and controversial, all at once. Today, the Koh-i-Noor remains one of the most coveted and enigmatic jewels in the world. A story so deep that it began billions of years ago as the diamond formed beneath earth and continues to this date, spanning 750 years of human history.
Read moreReena Ahluwalia X Greenland Ruby Fundraiser benefits the Pink Polar Bear Foundation
Reena Ahluwalia X Greenland Ruby Fundraiser benefits the Pink Polar Bear Foundation. The ‘phygital’ fundraiser marked a first-of-its-kind within the gem and jewelry world, merging physical gemstones, a physical artwork to digital gemstone NFTs on the blockchain.
Read moreReena Donates Painting, Raises $10,500 to Benefit Artisanal Miners
Reena Donates Painting, Raises funds to Benefit Artisanal Miners in East Africa through non-profit Gem Legacy.
Read moreDiamonds on World Postage Stamps
Diamonds on postage stamps stand as symbols of growth and vision for countries, representing aspirations, stories as well as pride in their natural resources. What could communicate this shining vision better than diamonds?! One of the most unique ways that the socio-cultural impact of diamonds has been celebrated is in postage stamps.
Read moreReena 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’ Crown. The painting celebrates women power, strength in unity, equality and diversity. It carries a powerful message - to unite in the cause of humanity. Because in unity, lies power. The diamond painting was commissioned by Mouawad Co-guardian Fred Mouawad.
Read moreReena Ahluwalia Launches Watch Collection With Her Diamond Painting on the Dial
Celebrating our inner brilliance, jewelry & watch designer and diamond painter Reena Ahluwalia has launched her first ever diamond watch collection. In her signature style, the timepieces spotlight mesmerizing diamond paintings by Reena on the dial in 3D. The watches are designed by Reena as Wrist Art. The central message is carried by her diamond painting for all who celebrate their strengths and are like diamonds - resilient, unbreakable and with limitless light.
Read moreThe Human Spirit Diamond Painting by Reena Ahluwalia
I believe the Human Spirit is like a diamond - resilient and full of light. That’s why I painted this one. It’s my way of celebrating the power of humanity and hope that we stand for diversity, inclusivity, equality and empathy. Each of us is an example of what is possible. However many times we might fall, the human spirit gives us the strength to get back up with new resolve.
Read moreThe Third Eye Diamond Painting by Reena Ahluwalia
Higher possibilities, clarity of vision, perspectives, enlightenment and wisdom. This is the Third Eye Diamond painting by Reena Ahluwalia.
Read morePainting 'Mouawad Dragon' - The World's Second Largest Fancy Vivid Yellow Round Diamond
The World's Largest Fancy Yellow Round, 'Mouawad Dragon' Diamond Painted by Reena Ahluwalia. The painting was commissioned by Co-guardian Fred Mouawad. Tipping the scales at 54.21 carats, it’s the largest diamond of its kind ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America.
Read moreThe Mouawad Guardian Diamond Painting by Reena Ahluwalia
A mighty dragon guarding a colossal 105-carat, Fancy Vivid Yellow, Mouawad Rough diamond. The painting was commissioned by Fred Mouawad. Reena’s painting is a tribute to the exceptional Co-Guardianship and dazzling diamond legacy of the House of Mouawad.
Read moreThe Mouawad Dynasty Diamond Painting by Reena Ahluwalia
When legendary diamantaire Mouawad acquired the Mouawad Dynasty diamond, Mouawad Co-Guardian Fred Mouawad commissioned Reena to paint it’s extraordinary beauty. The 51.03-carat, D, Flawless, Mouawad Dynasty Diamond is the largest best quality polished diamond in Russian history.
Read moreThe Mouawad 'Romanovs Rough Diamond' painting by Reena Ahluwalia
Mouawad Co-Guardian Fred Mouawad commissioned Reena to paint the 179-carat 'Romanovs' rough diamond painting. Reena’s painting captures the Russian origin of the rough diamond and celebrate this one-of-its-kind wondrous miracle of nature.
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