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6-year-old takes ₹100 to buy mum a birthday gift at jewellery stall. What happened next is too sweet

A heartfelt interaction unfolded as a six-year-old, Anya, endeavored to gift her mother a piece of jewellery with her 100.

Published on: Aug 21, 2026, 15:58:52 IST
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A six-year-old girl had one simple plan to buy her mother a birthday gift with the 100 she had. During a family outing, she began looking around at jewellery stalls, hoping to find something her mother would love. What happened when she finally approached one of the stalls has now made her sweet little gesture a talking point online.

Girl takes  ₹100 to buy mum a birthday present. (Representative Image)
Girl takes ₹100 to buy mum a birthday present. (Representative Image)

The story was shared by LinkedIn user Dhruv Talwar, who said his sister Gitanjali had sent it to him. He recalled how Gitanjali had gone to an exhibition with her husband and children on the Sunday before her birthday. While she was browsing, her six-year-old daughter Anya decided she wanted to find a birthday present for her mother.

She had 100 and a drawing

Knowing that her mother liked jewellery, Anya visited several stalls and picked out pieces for her to try. At one stall, the team at Kyte Jewels paid particular attention to her and showed her different pieces.

Eventually, Anya took out her 100 and approached the jewellers.

“She wanted to buy something for her mom and said that this was the money she had,” Talwar wrote.

The team accepted the 100 and even one of Anya’s drawings. In return, they gave her a small silver chain.

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Gitanjali later contacted the jewellers after learning what had happened and asked how much she needed to pay. Their response made the story even sweeter.

They told her she did not owe them anything because Anya had “negotiated” with them and made a deal.

Talwar said what stayed with him was that Anya genuinely believed she had bought something for her mother with her own money. The jewellery team, he added, understood that the moment meant more than the transaction.

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‘This is as pure as it gets’

The story received warm reactions on LinkedIn, with many praising the jewellery team for making the little girl's gesture special.

“This is as pure as it gets! For them, a small monetary loss is nothing compared to the smile and pride on a kid’s face,” one person commented.

“Lovely. I’m sure the brand has gained a customer for life now,” another wrote.

Someone else said, “More power to such enterprises who understand the value more than price.”

“Heart-warming! This is truly about creating a memory that will live on forever,” another person commented.

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One user took a humorous approach, writing, “I’m gonna train my six-year-old nephew and ask him to go to an Apple store with 1,000. You never know.”

Another summed up the sentiment simply: “That’s how brands build customers and connect. A very sweet gesture indeed.”

  • Vaishali Kapila
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    Vaishali Kapila

    Vaishali Kapila is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, where she covers internet culture, viral social media moments, human interest stories and workplace trends. She believes the best stories often come from ordinary experiences and everyday conversations. Through her stories, she aims to help readers understand not just what is trending, but why it matters. Born and brought up in Chandigarh and now based in Delhi, Vaishali has over five years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, she worked as a Sub Editor at NDTV, where she specialised in food and travel writing. Over the years, she has written and edited stories on recipes, nutrition, restaurants, destinations and travel trends, while building expertise in digital storytelling, search-driven journalism and audience-focused content. Today, her work spans a wide range of topics, including consumer issues, lifestyle, workplace trends and stories that reflect everyday life. She enjoys finding fresh angles, speaking with people and adding the context that helps readers make sense of a story. Vaishali holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism with a specialisation in New Media from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. When she is not working, Vaishali enjoys exploring new places, trying local food and documenting her experiences through a food Instagram page she runs with her husband. She also enjoys watching documentaries, learning about space and science, and exploring stories about different cultures and people.Read More

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