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Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Women ditch beloved jewellery item over bizarre theory which claims they're 'scaring off' men
A bizarre TikTok theory is making women ditch their beloved items of jewellery because they fear they're scaring off men. A growing number of women are now swearing off their once-beloved pearl earrings after a viral trend dubbed the 'pearl earring theory' convinced them that the timeless accessory is actually a massive turn-off for male suitors. The trend has prompted some straight women to give up their pearls so as to attract a partner - while others are loading up on the precious items in the hope of keeping men away. According to social media creators, wearing pearl earrings gives off a 'wife energy' that men allegedly find intimidating, unapproachable, or even boring. The theory, which has gained serious traction with millions of views under the hashtag #PearlEarringTheory, claims that pearls project an image of a woman who is too mature, too polished, or simply 'too put-together' for casual dating. One jewellery designer named Lori, who lives in London and owns Love Lori Michelle Jewelry, expressing her disappointment over this bizarre theory. Taking to her TikTok, she revealed wearing pearls should be considered a good thing as they are 'timeless' and 'classic'. She said: 'Girls, I came across my Google alerts this morning, there's a viral TikTok going on about pearls and how women are wondering if they're single because they're wearing pearl earrings or lots of pearl jewelry in their profile pictures, thus making them appear high maintenance or, I don't know, stuffy, undateable. 'Ladies and gentlemen, pearls are timeless. Pearls are classic. 'If I saw somebody wearing pearls, I would think I don't have to buy this woman jewelry constantly. 'She's gonna be wearing those earrings for her entire life. Pearls are forever.' Meanwhile another creator, Guen, revealed if the theory is real she will wear pearls even more than usual. Her TikTok @algwen_ah, which racked up over 4.6 million views, was captioned: 'If 'pearl earring theory' is real then I will wear it even more.' Another American creator Morgan Mcguire revealed she was 'chronically single' and wondered if it was because of her pearls. She said: 'Recently I've been realising I'm chronically single…I just found out about 'pearl earring theory'…no wonder I'm single, I'm decked out in pearls, truly it's everywhere.' 'I don't think I look intimidating,' she said as she showed off her love for her pearl earrings, necklace and even nails. In another clip , Ericka Dane showed herself wearing pearl earrings with overlay text that read: 'Am I single by choice or is it because of the pearl earring theory? Her video @morganmcguirept2, which garnered over 200,000 views, was captioned: 'Or maybe they just think I'm annoying.' In another clip, Ericka Dane, from the Philippines, showed herself wearing pearl earrings with overlay text that read: 'Am I single by choice or is it because of the pearl earring theory? Many rushed to the comment section of the video's with their own thoughts on the theory with some saying they believe it to be true. One person wrote: 'Actually, I believe in this theory. I started wearing pearls in 2023 since it suits me and it looks elegant, and it was only in 2024 that I came across the theory behind them. 'At first, I didn't really buy it, I only knew that pearls symbolized tears. But looking back, things started making sense.' The woman said she switched to wearing heart earrings a few weeks ago and 'started talking to a new guy.' She added: 'Things were going smoothly until I wore pearls again. We ended just a month later. That's when I noticed the pattern. After that, I stuck with my pearls. And trust me, every time I find myself in talking stage, it never lasts.' Another said: 'Idk but my ex gifted me pearl earrings and not so long after that we broke up.' Someone else added: 'This is an old theory actually, but I do believe what my lola said a long time ago when she was young, she said 'pearls represent elegance, wealth (since it's really expensive), it brings out a lady's natural beauty—people get intimidated instantly.' However others were skeptical with some saying men don't notice jewellery on women. One man said: 'What man is looking at a woman on a dating app and thinking 'oh pearls? No thank you'. We are not that observant.' Someone else said: 'Not a chance these men pay attention. Maybe they just associate them with gross republicans? That I could believe more than a man even noticing a pearl earring.'
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wearing this specific accessory might prevent men from dating women—and they don't even realize it: ‘No wonder I'm single'
Social media has a theory that pearl earrings repel men. Pearl jewelry often symbolizes beauty, class and sophistication. Now, for those exact views, single girls on TikTok are ditching the feminine pieces because they think wearing them is preventing them from meeting eligible bachelors. To justify why today's generation of men don't know how to pursue women anymore, TikTok created the 'pearl earring theory,' which is that women who wear this type of accessory are viewed as intimidating, expensive or high-maintenance — qualities that might 'scare away' potential suitors. Add pearls to the list of red flags men try to avoid in today's dating world. One content creator named Morgan Mcguire (@morganmcguire) shared a video expressing her disappointment over this bizarre theory. 'Recently I've been realizing I'm chronically single…I just found out about 'pearl earring theory'…no wonder I'm single, I'm decked out in pearls, truly it's everywhere….I don't think I look intimidating,' she said as she showed off her love for the gemstone worn in jewelry and nail art form. Her video garnered over 200,000 views — and she's not the only one annoyed at this excuse social media is giving men. A quick search of the theory on TikTok and countless videos pop up with women claiming it's true. In another video, a woman showed herself wearing the hard, glistening ear accessory with overlay text that read: 'Am I single by choice or is it because of the pearl earring theory?' The hundreds of people in the comment section of this video either believed the theory or are skeptical of it. 'This explains everything.' 'it's true, ig. I have been wearing pearl earrings since highschool (11yrs old) and now I'm 27, always had a failed relationship.' 'Omygosh i thought the pearly theory was it would make you look pretty and fresh.' 'Nope. I used to wear pearl earrings so often and I even wore them on my wedding day lol.' 'Been wearing pearl earrings since I was a baby & inherited my grandma's and mum's pearl earrings & necklaces. Don't care about the theory. It's fam tradition.' While pearls might make men run for the hills — red nails might keep 'em coming. The 'red nail theory' is that men are attracted to women who sport red nail polish because it reminds them of their mother. Weird. 'I've never been asked out on so many dates or complimented so much as I have in the past two or three weeks with these nails,' user Melisse Martineau said in a video. 'I've been asked out on five or six dates,' she continued in the clip. 'I don't know what it is but [the red nail theory] is real.'
Fast Company
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
What is the pearl earring theory? The TikTok trend blaming jewelry for being single
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' has taken on a new meaning on social media. TikTok loves a theory, especially ones that attempt to explain dating struggles. The 'pearl earring theory' is the latest to go viral, claiming that the classic freshwater gemstone could be the reason you are chronically single. Why? According to TikTok, pearl jewelry gives off the impression of being expensive and, as a result, high maintenance. 'Woke up and found out there's a 'pearl earring theory,'' one creator posted alongside a selfie where she is wearing giant pearl earrings. The next slide reads: '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?' Of course, there's no scientific backing to this theory. In fact, many in the comments have pushed back with their own love of pearls and successful dating lives. But, given the state of dating in 2025, others are running with it. 'No because recently I've been realizing that I'm chronically single. You would think by having a big following I would have a gluttonous amount of guys DMing me,' one TikTok creator complained. 'No wonder I'm single all the time,' she says, gesturing to her pearl drop earrings, pearl necklace, and pearl bracelets. 'I'm decked out in pearls. Truly it is everywhere on everything.' Others are offering the TikTok-viral-theory version of mixed signals. 'When you wear pearl earrings but have red nails and realize why men must be so confused,' one TikTok user posted. The red-nail theory, by contrast, suggests you're more likely to attract suitors if your nails are painted red. The 'pearl earring theory' has even made it to the subreddit r/dating_advice, where someone asked for men's takes. 'The last thing I look at is a women's earrings!,' one Reddit user wrote. 'I've seen women with the goofiest earrings lock down the best guys,' another suggested. So, ladies, if you want to wear pearls, wear your pearls. Or, on the flip side, some are embracing the theory and using pearls as a way to deliberately ward off romantic interests. One creator posted: 'If 'pearl earrings theory' is real, then I'll wear it even more.'
