When a necklace is as beautiful as the Esmaldi necklace with its hundred sparkling diamonds, it is not surprising that it causes powerful emotions. It is an object that people will do anything to obtain - even murder. For Al Barney, general idler and layabout, this comes as no surprise for he knows the peculiar history that the necklace holds - an ancient story of passion, jealousy and hatred. Yet as events unfold, it becomes clear that this violent story is far from over....