When legendary diamantaire Mouawad acquired the Mouawad Dynasty diamond, Mouawad Co-Guardian Fred Mouawad commissioned Reena to paint it’s extraordinary beauty.
Around the world, Mouawad collections are worn by royalty, celebrities, and connoisseurs of exquisite jewelry. Since its inception in Lebanon in 1890, Mouawad’s heritage spans more than a century of creations and traditions in masterful jewelry design and watchmaking.
Mouawad Dynasty Diamond is the largest best quality polished diamond in Russian history. Mouawad acquired the 'Dynasty diamond', originally cut from the 179-ct. Romanovs rough (see The Mouawad Romanovs Rough Diamond painting). Once acquired, the Dynasty diamond was cut and polished further by Mouawad to reveal a D, Flawless, 51.03 carat beauty.
Reena has painted a series of historic diamond including the Mouawad Guardian, the Mouawad Dragon and the Mouawad Romanovs Rough.
Reena Ahluwalia with her Mouawad Dynasty Diamond painting. 36 x 36 inches. Incredibly nuanced, Reena painted the 51.03-carat, D, Flawless, Mouawad Dynasty Diamond, the largest best quality polished diamond in Russian history. ©Reena Ahluwalia
The Mouawad Dynasty Diamond painting by Reena Ahluwalia. 36 x 36 inches. Incredibly nuanced, Reena painted the 51.03-carat, D, Flawless, Mouawad Dynasty Diamond, the largest best quality polished diamond in Russian history. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Reena Ahluwalia. Capturing the story of the Mouawad Dynasty diamond from rough to polished in her paintings. Check out the Romanovs Rough Diamond painting. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Mouawad Co-Guardian Fred Mouawad and Reena Ahluwalia. Reena was commissioned by Fred Mouawad to paint the extraordinary beauty of the 51.03-carat Mouawad Dynasty diamond. Besides being an exemplary diamond expert, creating exceptional jewels, Fred is a true art connoisseur .
Reena Ahluwalia is holding history in her hands, the magnificent 51.03-carat Mouawad Dynasty Diamond. It was a privilege for Reena to study and paint this historic diamond. Mouawad Dynasty Diamond is the largest best quality polished diamond in Russian history so far. The diamond was originally cut from the 179-ct. Romanovs rough, see Reena’s Mouawad Romanovs Rough Diamond painting. Image: At the Alrosa Private Viewing in New York.
Fred Mouawad at the Simply Exceptional Gala in Bangkok with the Mouawad Dynasty painting by Reena. Image: Mouawad.
Fred Mouawad examines the Mouawad Dynast Diamond. Image: Mouawad.
Mouawad Dynasty Diamond Ring featuring the extraordinary Mouawad Dynasty diamond. Image: Mouawad.
The front view of the Mouawad Dynasty Diamond Ring. Image: Mouawad.
THE MAKING PROCESS
Take a look at how this dazzling diamond was painted. Enjoy!
Without light, even diamonds can’t sparkle. Let your light shine and touch all those around you. The Mouawad Dynasty painting in the making. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Painting light, fire and facets. The Mouawad Dynasty painting in the making. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Pressure is a privilege. Embrace it. After all, that's what makes a diamond, a diamond. The Mouawad Dynasty painting in the making. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Reena Ahluwalia painting the Mouawad Dynasty diamond.
The Mouawad Dynasty painting in the making. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Flawless, literally. The Mouawad Dynasty painting in the making. The diamond is a 51.03 carat, D, flawless, largest best quality polished diamond in Russian history. ©Reena Ahluwalia
Varnishing the completed Mouawad Dynasty painting. ©Reena Ahluwalia