The queen who wears the Miss Universe crown shall bear its weight — especially its longstanding history in empowering women. Let us revisit the history of the Miss Universe crowns from past to present. READ:
The crown was also believed to have been worn by former empress consort Alexandra Feodorovna on her wedding day to Nicholas II of Russia.Miss Universe 1953 Christiane Martel of France. Image: Facebook/Miss Universe
Weighing at 1.25 pounds, the Star of the Universe crown was the first headpiece to be designed specifically for Miss Universe. The crown is composed of approximately 1,000 oriental cultured and black pearls set in solid gold and platinum; and is said to be valued at $500,000 .
Only two Miss Universe titleholders had the privilege of wearing the rhinestone crown, namely, Marlene Schmidt of Germany and Norma Nolan of Argentina .Perhaps, the pageant’s most famous crown is the headpiece designed by world-renowned jeweler Sarah Coventry in 1963. It was responsible for the pageant crown’s well-known design — featuring a female figure holding a scepter.
The CAO Fine Jewelry crown was worn once by Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela. Designed by Vietnamese jeweler CAO Fine Jewelry, the cognac-colored crown is composed of 18-carat white and yellow gold and approximately 1,000 precious stones.The Peace crown, designed by Diamond Nexus Labs, was first introduced by the MUO as an eco-friendly crown in 2009.
Another popular crown among pageant fans, the Diamond International Corporation crown is reminiscent of the Manhattan skyline as homage to the home of the MUO. The headpiece was designed by the DIC, and is described as a symbol of beauty, stability, confidence, and the power of women.Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere —AFP
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