We have crowned a second queen with the ‘La Mer En Majeste’ during the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines competition—congratulations to Makati’s Michelle Dee!

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Here is our Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi wearing the crown for the first time onstage:

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ICYMI, the Miss Universe Philippines organization just revealed it’s newest crown! Yes, you read that right: In collaboration with Jewelmer, the pageant is ready to crown its newest queen in a piece that oozes elegance and majesty.

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Called La Mer En Majesté aka “the Sea of Majesty”, the headpiece is adorned in 17 golden South Sea pearls, and represents beauty, harmony, and rarity. The pearls are mostly situated at the heart of the crown, evoking “the glory of a national treasure.”

Dubbed the national gem of the Philippines, the golden South Sea pearl is “a radiant symbol of the harmonious relationship between man and nature, capturing the very spirit of the Filipinos.” Fun fact: The creation of a golden South Sea pearl takes “377 precise steps, 800 divers, and 5 years of dedicated care.” According to a report by Aubrey Carampel for GMA News, the crown is priced at PHP3 million.

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Viewers will be able to see our newest Miss Universe Philippines representative wear the crown during Coronation Night on April 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.