Host Olivia Cummings is the founder of the jewellery brand Cleopatra's Bling.
Cleopatra's Bling travels around the world, meeting fascinating creatives, craftspeople, and cultural experts to inspire our artisanal collections. This podcast invites you into those intimate conversations which bring tradition and practices from the past into the present.
Diamonds at 10 Miles an Hour: A Brilliant and Hidden History
Our guest today deals in such precious items, we cannot reveal his full name or his face. Sean is a diamond dealer, and an expert in the trade, as well as an incomparably fascinating storyteller. He and Olivia have worked together for years (https://youtu.be/KqI5qb_YcqE), and share a delight in these natural, sparkling, invincible materials.
He traces a diamond's hidden origins beneath the Earth's mantle, pressurised and pushed by volcanic forces up to the planet's crust. He tells of the most valuable diamonds he ever touched, robberies, and high jinks, and speaks with earnestness and passion about the ethics of the diamond industry.
This week also serves as a practical guide to anyone considering purchasing diamond jewellery: what to look for, how to navigate the complex vocabulary of cut, colour, clarity, and carat, and helps put you on the right track to finding your perfect piece.
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This episode was live-recorded on Wurundjeri country. Cleopatra's Bling Podcast was produced by Zoltan Fecso (http://www.zoltanfecso.com/) and the CB team. Original music by Cameron Alva.
16 Apr 2025
Ambition and Lies: Untangling Literary Deceptions
Have you ever been caught in a lie?
Maybe just a small one. Borne out of a misunderstanding. Never intended to be told. But one lie leads to another. “It’s easier to go along with it than to explain the whole truth,” you tell yourself.
That’s exactly where the protagonist of Dominic Amerena’s debut novel, I Want Everything, finds himself.
Dom is a masterful storyteller. We talked about truth and lies, wild years abroad, plot twists, and just what lengths someone will go to when they’re desperate, ambitious, and out of options.
I Want Everything, which has been praised as "the funniest novel of 2025" is available for pre-order here now, releasing on April 30 by Simon & Schuster.
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This episode was live-recorded on Wurundjeri country. Cleopatra's Bling Podcast was produced by Zoltan Fecso (http://www.zoltanfecso.com/) and the CB team. Original music by Cameron Alva.
27 Mar 2025
Between Worlds: Spirits in Motion
Every day, Edhi lives with the unseen. Spirits hover in daily life, receiving offerings of coffee, rice, even cigarettes. In this episode, Olivia and her friend drive through Bali’s lush landscapes, discussing ancestral presence, the philosophy of balance, and why both angels and devils deserve respect.
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This episode was live-recorded in Bali, Indonesia. Cleopatra's Bling Podcast was produced by Zoltan Fecso (http://www.zoltanfecso.com/) and the CB team. Original music by Cameron Alva.
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
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