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According to this TikTok phenomenon, wearing pearls—whether earrings or other jewelry—can send signals that women are high-maintenance, wealthy, or out of a man's league. The theory posits that men interpret pearl jewelry as a sign of unattainability, leading them to feel intimidated or believe that the woman has unrealistic standards. Consequently, women might find fewer men approaching or pursuing them, which could explain perceived singleness.
This idea sounds almost comical, and many dismiss it as superficial nonsense. An article from InStyle amplifies the concept, claiming that pearl earrings might be an inadvertent turn-off rooted in outdated gender stereotypes.