This is the classic Miss Universe crown used for decades in the pageant. The one above was presented in honor of former Miss Universe President Harold Glasser who passed away last 2011.
There is always an affected sentimental soul inside of me whenever I look at the old Miss Universe crown that has been used for decades before the evolution of the new ones changed hands from Mikimoto to Diamond Nexus Lab to the present maker, DIC Holding.
Aside from being the same crown worn by the Philippines’ two winners – Gloria Diaz and Margarita Moran – it also brings back memories of the past that have significantly molded my growing-up years as a pageant fan and chronicler. I can still remember trying my darndest best to look for one that closely resembled its shape and design, only to end up playing around with a cheaper alternative worn by my two sisters during their respective Santacruzan duties in the province.
This is the new, shiny and sleek Miss Universe crown to be placed on the head of whoever will win in the Miami finals
Now that we have a shiny new head adornment for the 63rd Miss Universe, it clearly beckons us all to move forward more aggressively and in a trajectory that looks into an ultra-modern pageant odyssey only our favorite worldwide beauty search can offer.
The first wearer of the DIC Holding crown will definitely feel the sense of woman empowerment that it brings. And it is my sincere hope that the 63rd will do her best to expand her reign even wider than what the 62nd so richfully served in hers. 🙂
Karina Gonzalez is in Las Vegas for one important reason: do a Ximena Navarrete and claim her country’s third Miss Universe crown. You see, this is the same city where her named compatriot won the title more than two years ago. And would it be too much to ask for another victory after just a one-year skip? Not if you’re Mexican. And since Venezuela has already accomplished the near-impossible with a back-to-back win a few years back, then Mexico is definitely not dreaming too big. Besides, what’s the use of sending your best delegate if the only purpose is to participate? 
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