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Icebach company says Kamala Harris’ debate earrings bear a striking resemblance to her Bluetooth earrings

A tech company has fueled a conspiracy theory about Kamala Harris’ earrings after she joked that her debate night jewelry bore a striking resemblance to the Bluetooth devices it makes — and even offered to design “orange” earrings for Donald Trump.

Rumors that Harris, 59, was fitted with audio headphones disguised as pearl earrings for her face-off with the former president, 78, are spreading like wildfire on social media following Tuesday’s presidential debate.

Now, German company Icebach Sound Solutions has weighed in on the viral saga after Trump supporters who were theoretically inclined claimed the vice president was wearing a pair of its Bluetooth devices — the Nova H1 Audio Earrings.

Rumors that Kamala Harris wore clip-on headphones that looked like pearl earrings during Tuesday’s debate are spreading like wildfire on social media. AFP via Getty Images

“We do not know if Ms. Harris wore one of our products. The resemblance is striking, and while our product was not specifically designed for use during the presidential debates, it is suitable for use in them,” Icebach CEO Malte Iversen told technology website Tom’s Guide in a tongue-in-cheek statement.

“To ensure a level playing field for both candidates, we are currently developing a male version and will be able to offer it to the Trump campaign soon. Choosing a color is a bit tricky, though, because orange doesn’t go with many colors.”

Meanwhile, the company also promised to dispel “rumors and myths surrounding our great products” during an upcoming appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

“After the presidential debate, many television stations contacted us asking for interviews,” we read in a statement on the website of the Munich-based company.

“After thorough discussion, we have decided to do one live interview… our chosen interviewee is Jimmy Fallon, a trusted Bavarian by vocation.”

It is not yet clear when Fallon’s alleged appearance is scheduled to air.

German company Icebach Sound Solutions has weighed in on the viral saga after Trump supporters who were theoretically inclined claimed the vice president was wearing a pair of its Bluetooth devices, the Nova H1 Audio Earrings. Icebach Sound Solutions

The “earrings” controversy erupted after several right-wingers focused on the vice president’s pearls, claiming they contained a secret Bluetooth device that allowed her to use invisible assistants during an ABC News debate in Philadelphia.

The NOVA H1 Audio earrings, however, have little in common with the ones Harris wore — other than the fact that both models feature pearls.

The Vice President’s earrings appeared to be more like a gold version of the Double Pearl Hinged Earrings from Tiffany & Co.

Icebach managing director Malte Iversen said Harris’ earrings “strikingly resemble” his Bluetooth devices. LinkedIn / Malte Iversen

According to the luxury brand’s website, the sterling silver version of Tiffany’s earrings, which retail for $800, have apparently sold out.

Meanwhile, the NOVA H1 Audio clip-on earrings sell for about $625 each.

Harris, for her part, has previously criticized Bluetooth headphones, saying they pose a security risk, and was noted for using wired earbuds during the election campaign.

The company offered to make a pair of shoes for presidential candidate Donald Trump. AP

Similar theories spread on social media during the 2020 and 2016 elections, when it was claimed that President Biden and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton wore headphones during debates with Trump.

Fact-checking sites quickly debunked these claims.

Meanwhile, Trump on Wednesday appeared to continue his conspiracy theories about Harris, suggesting to Fox News that the vice president had advance knowledge of what would be discussed.

“They had a show lined up with someone who might even know the answers,” he said. “I mean, I’ll be honest, I watched her talk and I said, ‘You know, she seems awfully familiar with the questions.’”