Filipinos, regardless of their involvement in the beauty pageant, are experiencing an even greater wave this year as 'Miss Universe' will present its crown, crafted in the Philippines. The General Director of Jewelmer, Jack Christopher Branellec, announced on Instagram that the crown, made from golden South Sea pearls originating from the island of Palawan, will be showcased in Mexico during the coronation ceremony of 'Miss Universe'.
"From Palawan to the Universe!". The organization 'Miss Universe' presented the first crown, created in the Philippines - "Crown Lumière de l'Infini" ("Light of Eternity"), adorned with a pearl from the South Sea, on November 13. Jewelmer is the first in history to create a crown of Philippine origin for 'Miss Universe'.
"With radiant sunbeams, the sea shed for us a magical gift - a rare golden pearl from the South Sea, the National Gem of the Philippines," - the organization stated in the announcement. "This masterpiece is a unique creation, handcrafted by Filipino artisans using traditional techniques, utilized in Las-Palmas-Vandome, the center of elegance in France," - the representatives added.
The 'Miss Universe' competition will take place in Mexico on November 16 (November 17 local time). "Miss Universe Philippines" Celeste Cortesi will compete for the fifth crown of 'Miss Universe' for her country. "Para sa bayan," - Branellec wrote in the caption.
The brand announced its achievement on social media, stating that the winner of 'Miss Universe 2024' will wear the first crown of Philippine origin in the history of the competition. "Countless hands contributed to this artistic creation - from traditional pearl farmers of Jewelmer to Filipino masters of exquisite jewelries - making it a representative symbol of magic, which arises when a person works in harmony with nature," - the statement says.
The coronation ceremony of 'Miss Universe' will take place at Arena CDMX in Mexico on November 17. "For the first time in the history of the Universe crown, crafted in the Philippines and adorned with our national gemstone, the golden pearl of the South Sea! Our congratulations to Mexico on the launch of the new crown 'Miss Universe' from Jewelmer!"
