Affair of the Diamond Necklace

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace was a scandal in 18th-century France involving the purchase of a costly diamond necklace, intended for Queen Marie Antoinette, but which she never received.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf

Published: December 7, 2023

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