A masterpiece of Polish jewellery
The crown, which has gone on Miss Polonia's head since 2016, is a unique design created by the renowned jewellery brand S&A - a long-standing partner of the competition. Its form and workmanship are a combination of artistic vision, precise craftsmanship and respect for tradition. The author of the design is Cyprian Chorociej from the S&A Design Studio, who was inspired by elfin lightness and Slavic symbolism.
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Among the decorative motifs, one can discern the stylisation of hussar feathers - a metaphor for strength, freedom and national pride. The making of the Crown was supervised by experienced master jeweller Piotr Frankowski - his work is an example of the highest class of applied art, where every detail, precision and artistry counts.
The crown has been handcrafted from the highest quality silver plated with precious rhodium, with decorative elements gilded in 24-karat gold. It is decorated with as many as 1,832 jewellery stones, each of which has been set by hand. In the centre is a carefully selected amber - a stone with a unique light and history, selected from several kilograms of raw material and polished especially for this occasion.
Amber, the natural treasure of the Baltic Sea, plays more than just a decorative role in the crown. It is a symbol of feminine strength, inner light and timeless beauty. Its presence in the most important insignia of Miss Polonia emphasises the contest's connection with Polish culture and nature, as well as the role amber plays in building a modern image of a self-confident but tradition-bound woman.
Amber - a unique gift of nature - in the Miss Polonia crown gains a new context. It becomes a symbol of contemporary beauty: conscious, involved and rooted in what is authentic. For the coming year, it will emphasise the beauty of the most beautiful Polish girl - 20-year-old Maja Todd from Katowice, who enchanted the jury with her beauty, but also surprised them with her class and naturalness.
