Published 16:29 IST, November 17th 2024

Why Is Everyone Curious About Miss Universe 2024 Crown aka Light of Infinity?

Here's why the Miss Universe 2024 crown, Lumière de l’Infini, is garnering eyeballs across continents.

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Miss Universe 2024 crown, officially dubbed Lumière de l’Infini (Light of Infinity), is turning hes for more reasons than one. For first time in history, this show-stopper hepiece is crafted in Philippines—and it's a stunner. Me by Filipino artisans using rare South Sea pearls from Palawan, this crown isn't just a symbol of beauty; it's a masterpiece.

Victoria Kjaer ilvig from Denmark won 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico.

Intricate deets about Miss Universe Crown 2024 

Unveiled on November 14 in Mexico City, where 2024 pageant was held, crown is brainchild of Jewelmer, a luxury jewelry company based in Philippines. Jewelmer, known for its brilliant designs, also created La Mer en Majeste (Sea of Majesty) crown used in Miss Universe Philippines since 2022, however, Lumière de l’Infini takes things to next level, utlising golden South Sea pearls that take 4-5 years and 377 st/eps to cultivate. Speaking about crown's design, 

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Jewelmer said it's 'pinnacle of savoir-faire' on Instagram. makers of this special crown also mentioned that rare golden South Sea pearl is known as National Gem of Philippines that sea carries within.

This is 13th crown in Miss Universe history, holding record for most crowns used by any major international pageant—just for context, rival Miss World’s crown hasn’t been updated since 1972.

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And here's a fun fact: With this crown, Souast Asia now dominates pageant world. Three of four major international pageant crowns (Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss Earth) are now produced in Souast Asia, with pearls as ir key ornment.

Philippines is also vying for anor win, with Chelsea Manalo representing country in 2024 competition. Could she be fifth Filipino woman to take home crown? Fans are eagerly watching as Light of Infinity makes its debut.

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16:29 IST, November 17th 2024