The Affair of the Diamond Necklace

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace was a scandal in 1785 France involving a costly, luxurious necklace intended for Queen Marie Antoinette. A con artist falsely claimed to be a royal confidant and tricked a woman into buying the necklace, making her appear as if she had Queen’s approval. When the truth surfaced, it damaged the Queen’s reputation, fueling public resentment against the monarchy. The incident exemplified widespread discontent and misconceptions about royalty, contributing to the growing unrest that led to the French Revolution.