THE CROWNS: MISS EARTH

The Miss Earth crown has become a symbol of unparalleled pulchritude and enduring advocacy through the years. To underscore and remind the Miss Earth titleholders the responsibilities that come with this crown, Carousel Productions commissioned the Official Jeweller of Miss Earth, Ramona Haar, an ecologically-minded artist, to design and craft a new Miss Earth crown. This radiant masterpiece that embodies a broader meaning of "Beauties for a Cause" was unveiled last November 16, 2009.

The design features various gemstones endemic to the countries participating in Miss Earth Pageant, which they donated as a symbol of cooperation and unity towards a universal goal of saving Mother Earth. To lessen the environmental impact of mining, the new crown is made of 100% recycled 14K Gold and Argentums Sterling Silver. The central design is a flower to symbolize a happy and thriving earth. As Ralph Waldo Emerson puts it, "the earth laughs in flowers." The recurring spiral motif, on the other hand, has always been associated with maternal power and feminine prestige.

But the gems are the highlights of this masterpiece. Black Diamonds, Sardonyx, Calcite, Ruby, Jade Quartz Crystal, Garnet, Peridot, and Pearls are some of the stones that adorn the exquisite Miss Earth crown.

Gathered from 80 of the participating countries in 2009, the stones signify more than just the Earth's precious resources. They characterize the diverse backgrounds, cultural significance, and mystical embodiment of our beauties. Although they come in different shapes, sizes, color and finish, they all form an integral part of the most coveted Miss Earth crown in undeniable harmony. Just like the crown, the Miss Earth beauties work together to have all nations unite in our joint efforts to help preserve and protect our one and only home: the Planet Earth.

The Elemental Crowns
The Miss Earth Air crown is a is handcrafted 100% recycled sterling silver. The braided silver wire is used to form recurring spiral motifs and decorative curvilinear patterns. The entire crown is decorated with individually prong set multi shaped yellow citrine and yellow zirconias and accented with pave set clear and yellow cubic zirconias. Gross weight is 170 grams.	The Miss Earth Water crown is a is handcrafted 100% recycled sterling silver. The braided silver wire is used to form recurring spiral motifs and decorative curvilinear patterns. The entire crown is decorated with individually prong set multi shaped blue topaz and blue zirconias and accented with pave set clear and blue cubic zirconias. Gross weight is 153.4 grams.	The Miss Earth Fire crown is a is handcrafted 100% recycled sterling silver. The braided silver wire is used to form recurring spiral motifs and decorative curvilinear patterns.The entire crown is decorated with individually prong set multi shaped rhodolites and red/orange zirconias and accented with pave set clear and red cubic zirconia. Gross weight is 169 grams.