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Who doesn't marvel at the beauty of a perfectly formed piece of carbon? Or become captivated by spinel, corundum, or any other gemstone? Famous and fascinating, gemstones enchant and mesmerize us. In The Button List, Allyson and Heather delve into the intriguing and complex tales of these precious stones, uncovering the truth and debunking myths surrounding these alluring jewels. Find more about us at: www.beadingdreams.com
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The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
Episode 15
Thursday, 26 September, 2024

In this episode of The Button List, we delve into the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, a scandalous conspiracy that shook the French monarchy in the late 18th century. At the center of the plot was an extravagant diamond necklace, a desperate cardinal, a cunning swindler, and a queen whose reputation would be permanently damaged. We’ll explore how Jeanne de la Motte, a crafty noblewoman, deceived Cardinal de Rohan into believing that Queen Marie Antoinette secretly desired the necklace—only for Jeanne to steal it for herself. Through forged letters, an imposter queen, and an elaborate web of lies, this scheme became one of the most sensational scandals of the era. Though Marie Antoinette was innocent, the affair fueled public outrage and cemented her image as a symbol of royal indulgence. With France teetering on the edge of revolution, the scandal dealt a devastating blow to the monarchy’s already fragile reputation. Join us as we unravel this tale of greed, betrayal, and deception, and reveal the lasting impact it had on France's history—and why you should always take partial payment upfront, no matter how wealthy your clients may be. Find more about us at: ⁠⁠⁠http://beadingdreams.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ * * * #Jewelry⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠#History⁠⁠⁠⁠ #TrueCrime⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Mystery⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Myth #Legends⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Gemstones⁠⁠⁠⁠ #twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠ #JewelryPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Jewelry⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcastshow ⁠⁠ #France #HistoricalGems #FamousDiamonds #JewelryHistory #Beads #DYI #HistoricJewelry #Gemology #FamousJewels #Artifacts #Curse #Dallas #Texas #Beading #Monarchy #Necklace