"Pearl Earring Theory" Why You're Still Single?

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The GIST:

*TikTok users have developed a viral theory about pearl earrings and dating.

*A trend taking over fashion lovers' For You Pages claims that in modern dating, wearing pearls can repel suitors as it leaves the impression that the person is expensive.

*TikTok creators share that they might be single because of the "pearl earring theory."

The "pearl earring theory" is taking over fashion lovers' For You Pages, claiming that the long-admired jewelry staple could be repelling suitors. Why is that exactly? Well, according to some users, the fresh-water gem stone gives off the impression that the wearer looks too expensive and therefore is high maintenance.

One creator under the username of _@manuelgrace posted a selfie wearing giant pearl earrings with text that read, "woke up and found out there's a 'pearl earring theory.'" The next slide in her carousel included the explanation behind the theory. "So you're telling me the 'pearl earrings theory' is actually about how if someone wears them, they'd be single for a long time and not because you'd look expensive and attract potential lovers?"

SOURCE: https://www.instyle.com/pearl-earring-theory-tiktok-11762092