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When Maharani Gayatri Devi was robbed at gunpoint for her pearl necklace, she turned it into a lesson in....
Maharani Gayatri Devi loved pearls, and they were a big part of Indian royal fashion.
Updated : Mar 29, 2025, 10:06 PM IST
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Maharani Gayatri Devi, Queen of Jaipur, was known for her beauty, charm, and grace. She was always elegant, whether in her pastel chiffon saris or her famous pearl necklaces. But one of her most unforgettable moments happened in New York City when she was robbed at gunpoint for her pearls.
While she was in New York, a robber stopped her and demanded her pearl necklace at gunpoint. Most people would be scared, but Maharani Gayatri Devi stayed calm. Instead of being upset, she later joked, "Where else could I have had such a fantastic experience for the cost of just a pearl necklace?"
This story, shared recently by Artchives India, an Instagram page that celebrates India’s luxury heritage, shows her grace and humour. She turned a frightening event into a story of confidence and poise, proving that true royalty is not about wealth but about attitude.
Maharani Gayatri Devi loved pearls, and they were a big part of Indian royal fashion. From the Mughals to the Rajputs, pearls were treasured for their beauty. Basra pearls from the Persian Gulf were the most valuable, and she was rarely seen without her signature double-strand pearl necklace.
Beyond fashion, she was also a strong leader and worked for women’s education. As a Member of Parliament in independent India, she helped improve women’s rights, especially in Rajasthan. She balanced tradition with modernity and became one of the most respected figures of her time.
The story of her robbery shows her incredible grace. In life, unexpected challenges can happen, but Maharani Gayatri Devi’s response teaches us that true elegance is about how we handle such moments.
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