Power, protection, transformation.

First carved by hand in the early years of Cleopatra’s Bling, the lion’s head has returned across collections as a recurring emblem of strength. Here it is cast in ethically sourced gold, suspended beneath a hinged coil bail, sculpted in full dimension.

Its name recalls Alparslan, the Seljuk sultan whose reign connects the brand’s origins in Istanbul to a wider lineage of cultural symbols.

Across centuries, the lion has appeared as guardian and guide: from Renaissance palaces to Chinese temples, from the constellations above to the language of alchemy. Both destroyer and renewer, it embodies the cycle of power, protection, and transformation.

Cleopatra's Bling is at once an ode to the past and a celebration of the present. Founded in 2014 by the visionary designer, Olivia Cummings, it draws inspiration from the cultural heritage and timeless beauty of the Mediterranean and Middle East, as well as the verdant landscapes of Olivia’s Australian home.

Each mesmerising piece of ethical jewellery is a work of art, crafted by hand with passion and care, and imbued with ancient symbolism. The artisans, from Turkey to Italy to India, breathe life into Olivia’s designs, braiding together cultural legacies with contemporary design sensibilities. Every detail is an artistic feast for the senses.