Why it worked
The video uses a common engagement tactic of price guessing games, which encourages viewer participation and curiosity. The contrast between the high guessed price and the actual low price creates a humorous and surprising reveal, making the content shareable.
Summary
The creator of Hard Jewelry is testing people's ability to guess the price of a ring, stating they are raising prices. After a few incorrect guesses, they reveal the ring is stainless steel and costs $36, to which the guesser exclaims they were wrong and the creator jokingly tells them to leave.