The Stunning Mikimoto crown was first introduced for the Miss Universe pageant in 2002 and was the pageants signature crown until 2007. The Mikimoto crown was specifically designed for the pageant on Mikimoto Pearl Island in Japan. Valued at $250,000, the crown used over 800 diamonds,and was almost 18 carats. 120 South Sea and Akoya pearls were used ranging in size from 3.0 - 18 mm. In 2002, Oxana Fedorova was the first Miss Universe to wear the new crown. (Read More.....)
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In 2008, a special crown was made to celebrate the 57th Miss Universe pageant. Designed by CAO Fine Jewelry located in Vietnam, where the pageant was held. The crown was valued at $120 thousand dollars, it is made of 18K white and yellow gold, and was crafted with over 1,000 precious stones. 30 carats of (555 stones) white diamonds 14 carats of (375 stones) cognac diamonds, 20 carats of (10 stones) smoky quartz crystals and 60 carats of (19 stones) morganite gemstones. Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza was the 2008 Miss Universe winner. 
Catharina Svensson became the first Miss Earth in 01, an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. In November 09, Larissa Ramos from Brazil became the winner of Miss Earth 2009, and also the first to wear the newly designed crown for the Miss Earth title holder. Official jeweller Ms. Ramona Haar unveiled the newly designed crown on November 16, 2009.