Miss Universe unveils 75th anniversary crown

The Miss Universe Organization unveiled Friday its crown for the 2026 edition, designed to commemorate the international pageant’s 75th anniversary.

Created by renowned jewelry designer George Wittels in collaboration with Parisian jewelry house Maison d’OR, the crown is crafted from 18-karat white gold and adorned with 3,150 brilliant-cut diamonds.

The design “pays tribute 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 organization said in a press statement.

Among the crown’s most features are three prominent diamonds that represent the past, present and future of Miss Universe.

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

The centerpiece, 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 Miss Universe Organization CEO Ronald Day.

The coronation of the 2026 Miss Universe will be held in Puerto Rico on November 24.