OLD MISS UNIVERSE CROWN (1963-2001)
MIKIMOTO CROWN (2002-2007)
The long standing symbol of pageantry, such as Miss USA and Miss Universe, has always been the ornate and opulent crown. In fact, the crown is so central to the titles that often the women who is chosen as the winner of one of the pageants is commonly said, especially by the media, to have "won the crown," rather than to have "won the title". The elusive crown is the one constant in the Miss Universe Organization - a partnership with Donald J. Trump and National Broadcasting Company, Inc. As the titleholders change every year and continue on to other pursuits, the crown stays with the Organization, waiting patiently for the next titleholder to proudly wear it.
In 2002, master pearl designer Mikimoto became the official jewelry sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization, creating all three crowns and tiaras since then, which includes the crown for Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss Universe. The radiant and lustrous Miss Universe crown, shown here, features one 18mm size pearl, the most rare and largest pearl created by any oyster. The crown also has 500 diamonds, totaling almost 30 carats and 120 Akoya and South Sea pearls and is valued at $250,000. The design takes inspiration from the phoenix, the gorgeous and majestic bird with breathtaking gold and red plumage. In mythology, the phoenix has been associated with immortality and rebirth because of stories that it regenerates when wounded by a foe and that at some point the bird will ignite its nest and both nest and bird will burn fiercely and be reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix arises. Following that association, Mikimoto used the plumes of the rising phoenix to symbolize eternal beauty, status and power. The crown was designed and created on Mikimoto Pearl Island in Japan. The length of the Mikimoto sponsorship is unknown, however, based on its sophisticated elegance and the grace it bestows on the titleholder the breathtaking beauty of the crown has already become memorable. 
SPECIAL EDITION MISS UNIVERSE CROWN FOR 57TH PAGEANT
This is the new Miss Universe 2008 Crown and the 57th pageant will be crowned with this masterpiece which was designed by CAO Fine Jewelry, Vietnam. Vietnam is also this years host for the event.
“The curved design creates a natural rhythm and a stable structure for the crown, symbolizing the spirit of unity. The crown combines the beauty and the character of each nation, accomplishing the goal of the pageant, which is international unity”, explained designers Ms. Kim Lien and Rosalina Lydster.
Valued at $120 thousand dollars, it is made of 18K white and yellow gold. It is comprised of over 1,000 precious stones; including 555 white diamonds (30 carats), 375 cognac diamonds (14 carats), 10 smoky quartz crystals (20 carats) and 19 morganite gemstones (60 carats). The colors of the jewels chosen for the crown have great significance. The yellow luster of the gold represents the prosperous thriving economy in Vietnam. White, light pink and cognac are the main hues in the crown which represent inspiration and feeling.Each piece of the crown was designed to represent an important attribute of the Miss Universe Pageant. The curves of inlaid precious stones represent the strong development and potential of each country. The image of the crane (Lac Bird) symbolizes Vietnamese spirit and culture. The image of the heart represents unified breath, rhythm and vision, which are powerful internal forces that stress faith, hope and unity.
THESE ARE COLLECTION OF A DIFFERENT PAGEANT CROWN SIMILAR TO THE DESIGN OF THE OLD MISS UNIVERSE CROWN AND MIKIMOTO CROWN.
LETS ANALYZE AND REVIEW THEM ONE BY ONE WHICH CROWN IS MORE SIMILAR TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AND PATTERN.
MISS TOURISM INTERNATIONAL CHINA 2009
(ALMOST SAME AS THE ORIGINAL MISS UNIVERSE CROWN BUT
NO WOMAN SYMBOL ON THE MIDDLE OF THE CROWN)
MISS INDIA WORLD WIDE 2009
(THE PROPORTION IS A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL
WITH ADDITIONAL GLOBE SYMBOL AT BOTTOM MIDDLE OF THE CROWN)
IRENE SAEZ - MISS VENEZUELA UNIVERSE 1981 AND MISS UNIVERSE 1981
(HER NATIONAL PAGEANT CROWN IS ALSO LOOK LIKE THE OLD MISS UNIVERSE CROWN)
MISS FINLAND UNIVERSE 2008
(THE DESIGN SOMEWHAT A LITTLE BIT RESEMBLANCE FROM THE ORIGINAL)
BINIBINING PILIPINAS-UNIVERSE 2009 CROWN
(THE DESIGN & SILHOUETTE SOMEWHAT A LITTLE BIT RESEMBLANCE FROM THE ORIGINAL)
MISS UNIVERSE CROWN SIMILAR TO MIKIMOTO CROWN
MISS WORLD CROWN
MISS VENEZUELA-WORLD CROWN IS 100% SIMILAR TO ORIGINAL MISS WORLD CROWN
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MISS WORLD AND MISS VENEZUELA WORLD CROWN:
Miss World crown is made up of diamonds and sapphires, turquoises and the frame is made up of gold while Miss Venezuela World crown is made up of swarovski crystals and turquoises only and glod plated frame.
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