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In the ancient Ottoman Empire roses were so treasured by the elites that they created sprawling gardens, known as the Gülhane, where the members of the palace could stroll among the roses. The rose is considered the flower of heaven in Turkey, where nobles and commoners alike used to offer a sip of rose water from a copper bowl to visitors to their homes. The Kirmizi Gul Beaded Earrings represent warmth, beauty, and kindness.

For this beaded collection we have been working with Tülay Çalışkan and Ferda Yılmaz from Atakum, Samsun, a city located in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Tülay Abla (Abla in Turkish means older sister, it's used also when a woman is older than us to express respect towards her) is a teacher of handmade beaded jewellery at the Public Education Center in Atakum and Ferda Abla is one of her experienced students.

Tülay Abla began beading 25 years ago and is mostly self taught. She has been interested in handmade goods and arts and crafts since an early age. Her love of beading began when she came across a diagram for beading in a newspaper and started learning by herself which eventually turned into her profession. She has supported her two daughters selling what she creates, has been a professional teacher for the last 7 years and is dedicated to educating other women.

Tülay abla also teaches the craft of beading and handmade jewellery in women’s shelters in her area. Ferda Abla is a science teacher and mother of two but beading is like meditation for her. Since a young age she has been drawn to craft including stitching, embroidery and knitting.

Ferda Abla has been learning beading from and working with Tülay Abla and together they have collaborated with Cleoptra’s Bling and are excited to be supporting charity in Turkey. Tülay Abla and Ferda Abla value the process of handmade products and have been dreaming of sharing their craft internationally.

Tülay Abla says that the best part of her job is to see someone enjoy what she has created with her hands.

Hand beaded individually, these earrings are made up of red, burgundy and green beads finished with an 18K Gold Plated stud. Lead and nickel free.

Your unique piece of jewellery by Cleopatra's Bling has been handmade using traditional jewellery techniques and exceptional materials.

Cleopatra's Bling hand craft each piece, slight variations are to be expected and are what make their designs one-of-a-kind.

Please be gentle with your treasures and do not apply lotions and perfume while wearing your gold plated pieces. Please avoid water when wearing gold plated jewellery.

The Menvra is a golden pendant, set with two jade stones and engraved with an owl relief.

It takes its name from the Goddess Menvra, who is the Etruscan counterpart to Athena. Like Athena - one of whose emblems is the owl - Menvra is associated with war, art, wisdom, and medicine. However, unlike Athena, the Etruscans also believed Menvra to have domain over the weather, with myths being written about her capability as a thrower of thunderbolts. She is one of nine deities to have control over lightning and storms. Her very name, however, recalls owl-like wisdom. It comes from the ancient Greek root “mnem” - memory, mind.

Handcrafted and individually cast. Each piece is unique, which we believe is what gives it its beauty. Each stone is natural, untreated as well as traceable. This means each stone differs in tone and colour. Dimensions: length: 2cm, width: 1cm.

To increase the accessibility of Cleopatra's Bling necklaces, we offer elegant necklace extenders to increase the length of their hand-clasp and Roman hook necklaces. Multiple hooks can be inserted into one another to add length, 5cm at a time.
NB: They cannot be used with standard complementary chains.

Dimensions: 5cm long.

The sacred heart represented on the face of this antique coin, is surrounded by radiant rays of light, and provokes burning flames. On the opposite side, a fiery sun burns. The two together represent the heat and passion of faith and sacrifice, and the indestructibility of love.

Handcrafted and individually cast. Each piece is unique. Nickel and lead free. Dimensions: 1.18 x 1.18cm.

This lapis lazuli pendant in the shape of a foot is suspended using the ancient jewellery-making technique of wire wrapping.

Each pendant is hand carved, assembled and slightly unique. These are a limited edition item, which once sold out will not return.

Cleopatra's Bling pieces are handcrafted to be unique & one of a kind. Therefore we ask you to be gentle with pieces purchased, particularly avoid water when wearing.

18k Gold Plated 

35-40cm chain 

In ancient times central asian people believed in the god of sky, Tengri Ulgen, that sits in the heavens and protects people from evil. The colour of the blue sky is regarded as a sacred colour and used for protection.

For this beaded collection Cleopatra's Bling have been working with Tülay Çalışkan and Ferda Yılmaz from Atakum, Samsun, a city located in the BlackSea region of Turkey.

Hand crafted by artisan women, individually beaded. Dimensions: 39cm length.

Your unique piece of jewellery by Cleopatra's Bling has been handmade using traditional jewellery techniques and exceptional materials.
Slight variations are to be expected and are what make their designs one-of-a-kind.
Please be gentle with your treasures and do not apply lotions and perfume while wearing your gold plated pieces. Please avoid water when wearing gold plated jewellery.

Lapis lazuli necklace with sterling silver charms and pendant.

48.3cm. Pendant: 1.4cm x 1.5cm.

Umai or Umay, the goddess of fertility, is a protector of women and children. The oldest evidence of Umai is in the Orkhon script. From these it is understood that Umai was accepted as a mother and a guide. Umay lives in the blue sky and is said to bring good luck.

Handcrafted by artisan women, individually beaded. Dimensions: 45cm length.