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Understanding social media's broken jewelry theory

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Understanding social media's broken jewelry theory
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08/08/2025 15:00 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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According to the broken jewelry theory, our necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are much more than just material possessions—they are symbols of something much more valuable, and when they break it can be very significant.

What exactly it means when your jewelry breaks is a question that the theory leaves open to interpretation. However, there are some favorite interpretations that seem to come up time and again.

Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.

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