Ten months have passed since Miss USA, RBonney Gabriel, became Miss Universe in the 71st edition of the pageant. Now, 85 delegates will compete to take the crown and become the American’s successor.
This November 18, the 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant takes place. from the Jos Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium, in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The gala will be hosted by Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, television presenter Jeannie Mai and actress and journalist Maria Menounos. The singer and actor John Legend will also entertain the ceremony. Who will win? Can the winner take the crown?
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Will Miss Universe 2023 keep the winner’s crown?
Winning the Miss Universe title is not the only reward, since the winner also receives an annual salary of approximately $250,000, access and sponsorship to different brands of beauty products, jewelry, clothing and the Force for Good crown.
Unlike other beauty pageants, the design of the Miss Universe crown has changed several times in more than 70 years. After Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip purchased the organization in 2022 and the contract with Mouawad Jewelry was renewed, the a new crown design, called Force for Good.
In accordance with Mouawad Jewelrythe crown that was worn last January and that will be worn this Saturday has 108.44 carats of blue sapphires, 48.12 carats of white diamonds and a 45.14 carat royal blue sapphire in the center. The crown is valued at approximately $5.75 million, but can the winner have it?
The short answer is no. Although the winner can use it in selected events, The crown valued in millions is property of the Miss Universe Organization.
However, The winner of Miss Universe receives a replica of her crown with crystals and semi-precious stones that imitate real diamonds and gemstones.
As for the royal crown, the winner will only be able to use it in certain events, as long as the Miss Universe Organization authorizes, and her appearances are within the period of her reign.
