Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is Miss Universe 2024. The 21-year-old former pro dancer is the first Danish contestant to take the crown.

Jewelmer designed the Miss Universe crown, which was crafted with the national gem of the Philippines: the golden South Sea pearl. The Lumière de l’Infini tiara is encrusted with diamonds and features a sunburst motif at the center. Following her crowning, Theilvig was also presented with a matching golden South Sea pearl necklace.