3,150 diamonds in one crown! Miss Universe 2026 unveils a dazzling surprise

Diamond extravagance

A crown studded with 3,150 diamonds! Miss Universe has unveiled a spectacular new crown to celebrate its 75th anniversary, bringing an extraordinary touch of luxury to the world's most famous beauty pageant. Named The Radiance of an Eternal Legacy, the crown was revealed on November 12 by George Wittels and Maison d'OR. According to the Miss Universe Organization, its design celebrates the pageant's past, present and future. But who will become the first contestant to wear this dazzling creation?

Royal history

Twelve crowns in 75 years, and the latest one comes with 3,150 diamonds! Miss Universe has a long history of extravagant jewellery, beginning with the Romanov Imperial Nuptial Crown in 1952, which featured 1,529 diamonds. Later designs incorporated pearls, sapphires and precious metals. The 2002 Mikimoto Phoenix Crown featured 500 diamonds and 120 pearls, while the Mouawad Force for Good Crown included blue sapphires and white diamonds. But the newest design is intended to mark an especially significant milestone in the pageant's history.

Golden farewell

Twenty-three golden pearls, hundreds of diamonds and now a new successor! The Jewelmer Lumière de l'Infini Crown, used during the 2024–2025 Miss Universe cycle, featured golden South Sea pearls and was handcrafted using Filipino and French jewellery techniques. The new 3,150-diamond crown marks a shift to a design celebrating the competition's diamond anniversary. With reigning Miss Universe Fatima Bosch preparing to hand over the title, the spotlight is turning to the extraordinary jewellery awaiting her successor.

Finale countdown

One glittering crown, contestants representing countries across the world and a winner yet to be decided! The Miss Universe 2026 finale is scheduled for November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. India's representative is Kerala's Kaziah Liz Mejo, who will compete for the prestigious title. The newly unveiled diamond crown will become the ultimate prize of the historic 75th edition. But with the competition approaching its finale, who will walk away wearing the crown?