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Reena Ahluwalia Donates Diamond Painting to Benefit CJA
The artwork, titled “Pristine,” was raffled off at the Canadian Jewellers Association’s recent summit.
Artist and jewelry designer Reena Ahluwalia donated her “Pristine” painting, seen above, to be raffled off to benefit the Canadian Jewellers Association.
Toronto, Canada—Canadian artist and jewelry designer Reena Ahluwalia, who is known for her paintings of diamonds and gemstones, donated one of her works to be sold to benefit the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA).
Ahluwalia said Angela Betteridge, the chair of CJA, invited her to showcase her artwork at the CJA Industry Summit, which took place on Oct. 21 at The St. Regis Toronto.
She decided upon being invited to donate a painting titled “Pristine,” valued at $5,000, to the event’s raffle.
Negin Tadayyon of C.D. Barcados Co. Ltd., a Toronto-based colored gemstone wholesaler, won the painting.
Ahluwalia said the raffle raised more than $10,000 for CJA.
“I make art to add joy to people’s lives and when art can serve, it’s one of the most gratifying feelings,” said Ahluwalia.
The summit, which was sold out, also featured education sessions, networking opportunities, and a CJA awards ceremony.
Betteridge thanked Ahluwalia for her donation, adding “The Canadian Jewellers Association is deeply grateful for your most generous support.”
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Ahluwalia said Angela Betteridge, the chair of CJA, invited her to showcase her artwork at the CJA Industry Summit, which took place on Oct. 21 at The St. Regis Toronto.
She decided upon being invited to donate a painting titled “Pristine,” valued at $5,000, to the event’s raffle.
Artist Reena Ahluwalia with her “Pristine” painting
Negin Tadayyon of C.D. Barcados Co. Ltd., a Toronto-based colored gemstone wholesaler, won the painting.
Ahluwalia said the raffle raised more than $10,000 for CJA.
“I make art to add joy to people’s lives and when art can serve, it’s one of the most gratifying feelings,” said Ahluwalia.
The summit, which was sold out, also featured education sessions, networking opportunities, and a CJA awards ceremony.
Betteridge thanked Ahluwalia for her donation, adding “The Canadian Jewellers Association is deeply grateful for your most generous support.”
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