Why ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Amy Schneider’s Pearl Necklace Gives Her ‘So Much Confidence’
usmagazine.comAll eyes are on Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider, whose 40-day winning streak on the hit game show just made history — and whose signature pearl necklace has become a topic of discussion in the style sphere.In a Thursday, January 27 interview with Elle as part of the outlet’s Clothes of Our Lives series, Schneider opened up about how the necklace became such a staple part of her game show look and why it’s so significant.In every Jeopardy!
episode, Schneider wore the necklace, which was a birthday gift from her friend-turned-partner, Genevieve.“My initial reaction when she gave me mine was: ‘Oh, I don’t know if that’s my style.’ It wasn’t a piece of jewelry I’d ever considered before, maybe I associate it with Marge Simpson or something.
But when I tried the necklace on, it looked great.”While filming, Schneider wore the necklace to feel close to Genevieve. “It was the first time we’d been apart since we started dating,” she said. “I wanted to have something on that reminded me of her, so I put on the pearls.
Then, I gave myself a pep talk in the mirror like, ‘You’re great at this! You’re going to do great!'”And that she did! “The next taping, I decided to wear the pearls again.
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