A necklace fit for a queen, or should we say a scandal? A diamond necklace has a notorious connection to one of the most infamous royal scandals in history. It just sold for a whopping $4.8 million. Yep, you read that right—$4.8 MILLION! That’s a lot of zeros, and not just for a shiny piece of jewelry.

Let’s rewind to the late 1700s, shall we? Picture this: France, the 1780s. The country’s in turmoil, Louis XVI is doing his best “king” thing, and Marie Antoinette is doing… well, whatever it is that royal ladies do (probably eat cake, wear extravagant gowns, and avoid the revolution). But, a scandal of epic proportions was about to unfold.

Enter the infamous diamond necklace. Legend has it that a jeweler, Charles Böhmer, had created a stunning necklace. It was so stunning that it would have paid for a small village. Or, you know, a fleet of horses. The necklace was initially meant to be sold to the queen herself. But, there was one small problem. Marie Antoinette didn’t want it.

So, who was the genius who tried to get their hands on this glittering treasure? None other than Jeanne de la Motte. She had a plot so ridiculous, it was a Netflix drama. Jeanne, pretending to be on royal business, tricked a few cardinals and jewelers into thinking the queen wanted the necklace. Spoiler alert: she didn’t.

The scandal blew up in everyone’s faces. Suddenly, the French monarchy found itself in even hotter water than before. Long story short, it became a symbol of greed, deception, and really bad decisions. In case you’re wondering, Marie Antoinette wasn’t thrilled to be involved in the mess. Soon, the entire court had egg on their faces.

But now, in 2023, the infamous necklace has resurfaced—and it’s fetched an astonishing $4.8 million at auction. The necklace, which once symbolized royal scandal, is now a shiny, sparkly piece of history. Imagine owning such an iconic piece of jewelry. It’s tied to one of the most famous moments in royal drama. (I’m looking at you, future buyers.)

So, what does that tell us? Well, it seems that scandal, drama, and diamonds never go out of style. The necklace started as a symbol of trickery, but now, it’s just a ridiculously expensive piece of bling. Maybe next time we’ll see Marie Antoinette’s cake recipe at auction… for a few million bucks, of course.