India, Aug. 28 -- For Friday Fashion Flashback, we revisit the fashion moments, extraordinary creations and stories that have stood the test of time. This week, we travel back to the royal courts of Patiala and the extraordinary world of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, whose love for jewellery, luxury and grandeur resulted in one of the most spectacular creations in Cartier's history, the legendary Patiala Necklace. (Also read: Friday Fashion Flashback: This 'world's most expensive silk saree' features 11 Raja Ravi Varma paintings, gold, diamonds )

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh became the ruler of Patiala in 1900 at the age of nine and reigned until 1938. According to Cartier's own historical archive, he was among the most extravagant Indian prince...