The Necklace
| "The Necklace" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Guy de Maupassant | |
Title page of Gil Blas which featured the story on 8 October 1893 | |
| Original title | La Parure |
| Country | France |
| Genre(s) | Short story |
| Publication | |
| Publication date | 1884 |
| Published in English | 1896 |
"The Necklace", or sometimes "The Diamond Necklace", (French: La Parure) is a short story by Guy de Maupassant, first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois. It is known for its twist ending, a hallmark of de Maupassant's style.