The new Miss Universe crown: 'the most beautiful in history'

The countdown has begun in Mexico City and around the world. This evening, November 16, we will know the name of the beauty queen who will take home the Miss Universe 2024 crown. It's a piece of jewelry that left both insiders and outsiders speechless when its unparalleled splendor was revealed. Let's have a look at the amazing details that adorn it.

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This year's tiara is called the most beautiful by the president of the Miss Universe franchise, Raúl Rocha.

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'The Light of Infinity' (Lumiere De L'Infini) is the name of the jewel that was officially presented on November 13 in Mexico City.

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The piece is made from the rare golden South Sea pearl, the national gem of the Philippines, according to reports from media outlets such as Hola! and Publimetro.

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The gem is the hallmark of the collections of Philippine jewelry company Jewelmer, which worked with the Miss Universe organization for the first time.

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Rocha told Telemundo that the gold pearls are 24 carats and that the shape of the crown resembles two flamingos.

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The jewel is handmade by Filipino and French artisans using traditional techniques.

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Jacques Christophe Branellec, the house's jeweler, revealed that the crown is a unique creation.

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The designer said the crown is adorned with diamond and gold rays that represent the sun, sea foam, and air above the waves.

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"Countless hands have contributed to this masterpiece - from Jewelmer's dedicated pearl farmers to the Filipino master craftsmen - making it a striking emblem of the magic that transpires when man works in harmony with nature," the brand noted on its Instagram account.

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It also features 23 golden pearls that make the Philippine national gem evoke the earth, radiating beauty over the ocean. According to Hola!, the majestic accessory combines elements of the most precious crowns that have represented the organization throughout its history.

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The moment of the unveiling was very exciting to pageant and jewelry lovers. Anne Jakrajutatip, CEO and founder of the Thai multinational conglomerate JKN Global Group Public Limited, which owns the Miss Universe organization, was there too; as well as Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios.

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The Nicaraguan beauty was stunned by the spectacular nature of the piece.

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The crown was unveiled to the astonishment of the 127 candidates representing the same number of nations around the world in the contest.

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The presentation was also attended by the so-called Beauty Czar, Osmel Sousa, president and advisor of the pageant, as well as the directors of the delegations. (Far right)

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Anne Jakrajutatip and her family were as excited as everyone else at the event.

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One by one, the candidates approached to admire the jewel that any of them could wear on Saturday with the title of Miss Universe 2024.

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Of course, the beauties expressed their desire to win the title into the crown.

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Miss Universe Thailand, Opal Suchata, presented a garland to Mexican director Raúl Rocha, as a symbol between both nations.

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"In Thai culture, the garland is a revered symbol of honor, respect, and goodwill. With great sincerity and great reverence, I present this to Mr Raul Rocha, as a token of my deep respect and admiration for him," she said on Instagram.

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On the evening of November 16, 30 candidates remain for the final gala. Step by step, finalists will be determined until we know which one of them will have the honor to wear the remarkable new crown.

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