MISS TEEN USA® 2008 MIKIMOTO CROWN

 

  • Design by Mikimoto. The official jewelry sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization.

  • Kept by the Miss Universe Organization to be used in the crowning of the new Miss Teen USA every year

  • Valued at $100,000

  • 318 diamonds totaling over seven carats.

  • 141 pearls South Sea and Akoya pearls, ranging in size from 3.0 - 13 mm

  • Design depicts the phoenix rising, which signifies status, power and a vision of eternal beauty

  • The Crown was designed specifically for the pageant on Mikimoto Pearl Island in Japan. Mikimoto crown and tiara first used for Miss Teen USA 2002