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CAO Fine Jewelry Will Create This Year's Coveted Miss Universe Crown
NEW YORK, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miss Universe Organization announced
today that CAO Fine Jewelry (a line of the renowned Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ)
company inVietnam) has created the coveted 2008 Miss Universe crown. The
winner of the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant, which will broadcast live on NBC
July 13th from the Crown Convention Center inNha Trang, Vietnam, will be
crowned with the masterpiece which was designed by Rosalina Tran Lydster of
Jewelry by Rosalina and Ms. Dang Thi Kim Lien of CAO Fine Jewelry.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080620/NYF033 )
The crown, valued at $120 thousand dollars, is made of 18K white and
yellow gold. It is comprised of over 1,000 precious stones; including 555
white diamonds (30 carats), 375 cognac diamonds (14 carats), 10 smoky quartz
crystals (20 carats) and 19 morganite gemstones (60 carats). The colors of the
jewels chosen for the crown have great significance. The yellow luster of the
gold represents the prosperous thriving economy inVietnam. White, light pink
and cognac are the main hues in the crown which represent inspiration and
feeling.
Each piece of the crown was designed to represent an important attribute
of the Miss Universe Pageant. The curves of inlaid precious stones represent
the strong development and potential of each country. The image of the crane
(Lac Bird) symbolizes Vietnamese spirit and culture. The image of the heart
represents unified breath, rhythm and vision, which are powerful internal
forces that stress faith, hope and unity.
"The Miss Universe crown is one of the most revered pieces of jewelry in
the world," said Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe
Organization. "We are very excited to have partnered with CAO Fine Jewelry and
Jewelry by Rosalina to create this year's crown."
"The curved design creates a natural rhythm and a stable structure for the
crown, symbolizing the spirit of unity. The crown combines the beauty and the
character of each nation, accomplishing the goal of the pageant, which is
international unity," explained designers Ms. Kim Lien and Rosalina Lydster.
Contestants from more than 80 countries will be judged in three
categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the title of
Miss Universe 2008 and the opportunity to wear the crown. The winner will
receive a tiara by CAO Fine Jewelry valued at $30 thousand dollars.
The MISS UNIVERSE(R), MISS USA(R) and MISS TEEN USA(R) Pageants are a
Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide
grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to
increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive
issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and
education such as the Latino Commission on AIDS, God's Love We Deliver, APICHA
and Gay Men's Health Crisis, Miss Universe is armed to impact women today.
SOURCE The Miss Universe Organization
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