The Necklace That Ruined Marie Antoinette? | Unboxing the Scandalous Sutherland Diamonds

Watch as Senior Curator Sarah Grant unboxes the Sutherland Diamonds – a jewellery set comprising of necklace and earrings which are connected to the ruin and execution of Marie Antoinette. But how did these diamonds manage to change history? And are these the actual diamonds behind her downfall?

Join Sarah as she introduces us to the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace – the scandal that severely damaged Marie Antoinette's reputation and helped spark the French Revolution. See the remarkable necklace and earrings up close, find out about their craftsmanship, and discover how such a spectacular set of diamonds managed to ruin the reputation of a queen.

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00:00 Introduction
00:48 The diamonds close-up
03:11 The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
06:25 Why did the diamond scandal ruin Marie Antoinette?
07:17 The French Revolution – entering Versailles
07:50 Marie Antoinette's Execution – necklace and guillotine
09:15 Marie Antoinette preferred pearls!
09:25 Coronations and wear after Marie Antoinette

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