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Official journal of Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia. Mapping human transformation through monumental gemstone fine art paintings on canvas and landmark institutional projects.

The Legendary Koh-i-Noor Diamond

June 25, 2023 Reena Ahluwalia

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.

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Reena Ahluwalia’s Winston Red Diamond Painting Accessioned Into Smithsonian
Reena Ahluwalia’s Winston Red Diamond Painting Accessioned Into Smithsonian

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.

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A Jeweled Legacy: Reena Ahluwalia Inducted into Hall of Fame
A Jeweled Legacy: Reena Ahluwalia Inducted into Hall of Fame

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.

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Bejeweled Maharaja and Maharani Paintings of Royal Mysore
Bejeweled 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.

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The Legendary Koh-i-Noor Diamond
The Legendary Koh-i-Noor Diamond

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.

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Reena Paints the Mouawad Miss Universe Power of Unity Crown
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’ 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.

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Reena Ahluwalia Diamond Paintings exhibited at the Mouawad Simply Exceptional Event
Reena Ahluwalia Diamond Paintings exhibited at the Mouawad Simply Exceptional Event
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Mudan Watch Sets Guinness World Record for Most Diamonds, Ever
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Top Ten - Largest Diamonds Discovered In The World
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Reena Ahluwalia's Diamond Paintings Adorn DIVA Diamond Museum in Antwerp
Reena Ahluwalia's Diamond Paintings Adorn DIVA Diamond Museum in Antwerp
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Reena Ahluwalia Receives Fellow Award, Delivers Keynote Address At The George Brown College Convocation 2017
Reena Ahluwalia Receives Fellow Award, Delivers Keynote Address At The George Brown College Convocation 2017
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In the world of fancy coloured diamonds, a green diamond may be the most mysterious and intriguing...

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This blog post highlights a particular diamond shape. A symbol of love and romance - the heart-shaped diamond...

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Red diamonds are extremely rare. Basically they are very strongly and deeply colored pink diamonds, with the same cause of color, crystal distortion. Just how rare are some of these red diamonds, you might ask?

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