New Crown for Miss Universe revealed by DIC

The new Miss Universe crown was revealed in a press conference by DIC recently and admittedly, a lot were not sold on how the crown would looked like. But for some, what is important is the crown will land in their country's bet, like for netizens hopefully it's for the Philippines.

The crown was made by Diamond International Corporation holding its office in Czech Republic. Some facts:

• Total Weight – 411 grams
• Estimated Value – $300,000
• 33 Natural, translucent and colorless Bohemian crystals, cut, polished and metalized on the rearside to enhance light reflection.
• 5 large light blue topaz stones, symbolizing strength and loyalty, weighing 18.6 karats
• 198 dark blue sapphire stones, symbolizing faith and wisdom weighing total of 29.7 karats
• Encrusted with 311 small polished diamonds, weighing total of 10.37 karats
• Base consists of 18-karat white gold strip that is 2cm tall, 0.5 thick weighing 220 grams
• Case made from the highest quality Italian leather.

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Miss Universe Thailand resigns just one month because of social media fire

 

Miss Universe Thailand Weluree Ditsayabut resigns just one month after being crowned that would eventually give her the opportunity to represent her country to the Miss Universe 2014 pageant.

The former talk show host and actress said that she was pleased to won the title, but because of comments on social media about her outspoken political views that she posted on her Facebook page before she won the pageant. “You Red Shirts, you get out of here,” and it continues, “Thailand’s soil is dirty because of anti-monarchy people like you,” she wrote mid-November last year and it garnered hurtful comments that affected her family especially her mother.

On the news conference that happened she said: “When I saw my mom not being able to sleep at night, I couldn’t either.”

Miss Universe Thailand 1st Runner Up Pimbongokod "Ellie" Chankaew replaces Ditsayabut and would compete in Miss Universe 2014.

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