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https://youtu.be/lADTLozKm0I?si=pKQ8Dwt7wriapdni
Seems pretty convincing and matches gold bracelets made in the era.
This is, by far, the most compelling theory I've seen.
Given that those things were so common, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the other uses people have theorized could have happened too.
I've actually seen an old lady knit gloves with one as well.