The Miss Universe crowns

MISS Universe 2011 Leila Lopes wearing the Diamond Nexus crown; and MISS Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova wearing the Mikimoto crown; and MISS Universe 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe wearing the iconic rhinestone crown. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION

In a span of a decade, Miss Universe has changed the official crown three times—from the coveted iconic rhinestone crown a lot of Filipino pageant fans were aware of; the $250,000 Mikimoto pearl and diamond tiara; and now the Diamond Nexus “man made” diamonds. So, which among these three crowns is your favorite?

 

 

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