Chandigarh girl Harnaaz Sandhu made India proud after winning the Miss Universe 2021 and her crown is the world's most expensive beauty pageant crown on record. Titled the Mouawad Power of Unity Crown, it is estimated to be worth US$5 million, which is roughly Rs 37 crore.
The crown symbolizes Ambition, Diversity, Community, and Beauty. The crown is studded with 1,725 white diamonds and three golden canary diamonds. It draws inspiration from nature, strength, beauty, femininity and unity.
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The interwoven leaves, petals and vines in the crown represent the communities of seven continents. The crown’s centerpiece is a magnificent modified mixed cut golden canary diamond weighing 62.83 carat.
Before Harnaaz, the crown has been worn by Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi in 2019 and Miss Mexico Andrea Meza in 2020.
21-year-old Harnaaz Sandhu represented India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel. She was presented the crown by Andrea Meza, former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico.