It’s a truth universally acknowledged that just about anything can become a trend on TikTok.
From users accentuating their dark under-eye circles and creating their own sea shanties, to people obsessing over Little Moons mochi balls and ordering bum-enhancing leggings, the social media platform has seen it all.
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But, what’s next? Well, chances are you’ve spotted the increased interest in jewellery candles. If you haven’t, we’re about to let you in on the secret.
The hashtag #jackpotcandles currently has 50.1 million views on TikTok while #ringcandle has amassed more than 24.5 million views, with users sharing their very own reveal videos. People are going mad for them.
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For the uninitiated, the premise is simple. Once you burn your candle for anywhere between 10 and 15 hours, a small aluminium foil pouch appears towards the surface of the hot wax.
Simply pull it out with a set of tweezers or a spoon and unwrap it and you’ll discover a piece of jewellery, which, according to the brand, Royal Essence, can be worth anything from £50 to a whopping £3,000.
Each hidden gem comes with a tag to display the recommended retail price (RRP) and those that are estimated to retail between £1,000 and £3,000 are sent with a certificate.
One user filmed her Royal Essence candle reveal, with the caption reading “it smells amazing” while it was burning and “it’s so pretty” when showing a clip of her ring. But the real excitement was when she discovered that her new jackpot jewel was worth £112.
The high RRP is quite something when considering the fact a Royal Essence candle will set you back just £35.
The candles themselves are hand poured and, according to the brand, are made from 100 per cent eco-friendly soy wax. They are also free from parabens, ammonia chlorine and pesticides.
If you’re looking to get involved and discover jewellery hidden inside your next candle, we’ve found where you can buy the products currently all over TikTok. Make your very own reveal video and it might just end up on the For You page.
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