Internet Convinced What Happens Minutes Into Woman's First Date Is a 'Sign'

Could a jade ring shattering on a first date symbolize something—or is it just a mere coincidence?

While plenty of people may brush the unfortunate loss of such a nice piece of jewelry aside, a number of TikTokers have been left convinced that one woman's ring snapping in half on a first date holds a deeper meaning.

Nikita, who goes by @papayaloverr on TikTok, shared a snapshot of her broken ring to the platform four days ago. "[Point of view]: your jade ring breaks five minutes into a first date after you've had it for 11 years," she said.

She also captioned the post "I'm scared."

Her post has since gone viral on TikTok, garnering 6.8 million views and 2,300 comments at this time. While plenty of the commenting users are united in their belief that the jade ring holds some meaning, they remain divided on whether it's positive or negative.

"An amazing sign," TikToker @qqueel wrote. "When a jade ring or bracelet it has finished its powers from protecting you."

"Run! Jade is the stone of the heart, if this breaks it's probably trying to protect you," another user, Megan Nicole, commented.

"I can't tell if this is a good sign or a bad sign," @donebutinhawaiian said.

Since the TikTokers have yet to conclude what they believe the ring snapping implies, Newsweek investigated the gemstone and its mysteries.

What Do Jade Rings Symbolize?

Many people traditionally revere jade, a striking green gemstone, especially those in East Asia or the region's large diaspora communities in the West.

The common belief is that the gemstone can protect whoever dons it on a bracelet or as a singular charm from the evils of the world, in the same way that many in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East believe the evil eye symbol possesses such power.

Believers typically say that if your jade jewelry suddenly breaks, it's because it has been busy absorbing the evil intentions directed towards you, with the aim of causing your misfortune.

The gemstone is said to symbolize nobility, wealth, protection, and good health. It is the birthstone of those born in March. An earlier iteration of the famed gemstone, Dushan jade, was being mined as early as 6000 BC.

Newsweek reached out to @papayaloverr via TikTok for comment.

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