LOOK: Miss Universe unveils 18-karat crown

The next Miss Universe queen will wear a brand-new crown designed to commemorate the pageant's 75th anniversary.

On Friday, the Miss Universe Organization unveiled the headpiece—named “The Radiance of an Eternal Legacy”—during The Miss Universe Experience launch event at Plaza Las Américas in Puerto Rico.

Created by renowned jewelry designer George Wittels in collaboration with the Parisian jewelry house Maison d’OR, the crown is crafted from 18-karat white gold and adorned with 3,150 brilliant-cut diamonds. "Each sparkle tells a story of dreams, strength, and legacy," it said.

According to MUO, the design pays homage "to the women who have shaped Miss Universe throughout its history while reflecting the pageant’s evolution over the past seven and a half decades."

The crown features three prominent diamonds representing the pageant's past, present, and future.

The stone on the left honors "the women who have broken barriers, paved the way for others, and helped shape the pageant’s legacy," while the one on the right celebrates "the women who continue to inspire others and make a meaningful difference in their communities today."

Positioned between them, the center stone—regarded as the crown's most prominent diamond—"symbolizes the future and the generations of women who will carry the Miss Universe legacy forward."

"This crown is a tribute to our history, but more importantly, it celebrates the women who have worn our title, their stories, their impact around the world, and the future generations who will continue that legacy," said MUO CEO Ronald Day.

Meanwhile, as part of the 75th-anniversary celebrations, The Miss Universe Experience continues to welcome the public free of charge and has already drawn more than 27,700 visitors. The exhibition showcases 18 other iconic Miss Universe crowns, alongside memorabilia and treasured pieces from past editions of the pageant

The 2026 Miss Universe coronation night will be held in Puerto Rico on Nov. 25 (Philippine time), where Bea Millan-Windorski will compete for the Philippines' fifth crown.