The Diamond Necklace Scandal: Royal Intrigue and Deception #shortsfeed #history #scandal #stealing

The Affair of the Diamond Necklace: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace unfolded in 18th-century France and involved a plot to steal an extravagant diamond necklace that was originally commissioned by Louis XV for his mistress, Madame du Barry. Jeanne de la Motte, a skilled con artist, convinced the jewelers to give her the necklace and attempted to sell the stolen diamonds. The scandal implicated high-ranking individuals, including Cardinal Louis de Rohan, and contributed to the growing discontent towards the French monarchy on the eve of the French Revolution.