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Artist InterviewJan 8, 20265 min read

Tiffany & Tony’s Bespoke Calirae Ring

When Tiffany and Tony first encountered Kim Victoria’s Calirae Ring, they were drawn to its otherworldly presence, a piece that feels both ancient and celestial, shaped by Kim’s distinctive blend ...

14ct GoldNov 5, 20253 min read

Karla Way’s Caldera Curio Ring: A Tribute to Earth’s Ancient Forces

Created for Pieces of Eight Gallery's June 2025 group exhibition, Substratum - celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australian gemstones, Melbourne artist Karla Way’s Caldera Curio Ring is a st...

14ct GoldJul 13, 20253 min read

Tessa Blazey Creates: The Princess Nausicaa Ring

Step into the imaginative world of Melbourne-based artist Tessa Blazey as she shares the story behind her extraordinary Princess Nausicaa ring, created for Substratum — Pieces of Eight Gallery's la...

18ct Yellow GoldJan 4, 20255 min read

In Conversation with Belinda Esperson: Royal Arcade Showcase On Now

18ct Yellow GoldMay 16, 20242 min read

'The Most Romantic Film': The Inspiration Behind Tessa Blazey's Clementine & Joel ring

18ct Yellow GoldMay 9, 20242 min read

Karla Way's Favourite Ring: The Rock Pool Ring

Artist ProfileApr 11, 20244 min read

Artist Focus: An Interview with Karla Way

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Australian ArtistsJun 30, 20231 min read

Origins: The Opening Event

Australian ArtistsAug 5, 20222 min read

Rare: Contemporary Clusters of Colourful Gemstones

Australian DesignJan 18, 20221 min read

The 'Gentle Plains' Collection from Kim Victoria

Australian ArtistsDec 3, 20181 min read

/ Business of Design Week: Hong Kong /

Australian DesignOct 11, 20181 min read

/ Kim Victoria: Rainbow Tourist /

AustraliaOct 3, 20183 min read

/ Jeremy Bryant: Meet the Maker /

Australian DesignOct 1, 20182 min read

/ Jeremy Bryant: Devoted to Australian Opal /

Australian GemstonesJun 18, 20181 min read

/ BESPOKE: Custom Cut Sapphire Earrings by Tessa Blazey /

Australian DesignMay 22, 20181 min read

/ Modern Diamonds by Melanie Katsalidis /

ArchitectureMar 26, 20181 min read

/ Jeremy Bryant's Brutalist Mesa Ring /

AustraliaNov 29, 20171 min read

/ Give the Gift of Australian Design this Christmas /

Australian GemstonesOct 26, 20171 min read

/ Melanie Katsalidis and the Male Wedding ring: A Bold, Contemporary Vision /

Australian ArtistsOct 19, 20171 min read

/ OPAL : OCTOBER'S BIRTHSTONE /

Australian ArtistsSep 25, 20171 min read

Coming Soon: Monumental Love by Kim Victoria and Matter Monumental by Melanie Upton

Australian ArtistsSep 11, 20171 min read

Tessa Blazey's Bespoke Beauties: Natural Australian Parti Sapphires

Australian ArtistsSep 8, 20171 min read

September Sapphire Focus Part One: Parti Sapphires

Loved by many

Bespoke

Such an amazing experience. My bespoke ring is stunning. It is constantly admired and I have people comment on it weekly asking where I had it made. Thank you again Melanie for my beautiful ring ( and my other gorgeous jewellery as well).Fiona

Engagement

I’ve been fortunate to have followed Mel’s work for almost 20 years— and have appreciated the immense effort she has put into her own work, not to mention curating a wonderful group of artists through Po8.Over the years I’ve been able to purchase her work— and it was a no brainer to get my engagement and wedding bands made by her. Her staff are incredibly helpful and kind- and I always make an effort to swing by and see what is in store.Shawn

Sapphire

My partner proposed to me with a Melanie Katsilidis Australian blue sapphire diamond ring. We are absolutely floored by its beauty. The architectural design, the jewels, the cut, it’s just out of this world! Thank you so much to Melanie and her team for all the thought, care and class with which you created our forever treasure!Natalie

Pearls

Pieces of Eight is my go-to for timeless, wearable luxury. The curation is always on point and all the artists in this gallery are incredibly talented. However, Melanie Katsalidis' pieces are my absolute favourite—sculptural, stunning, and unique. I always get compliments when I wear her creations. I own several and wear them constantly. They're effortlessly special, every day. I am obsessed with this place!LTP

Loved by many

Excellent customer service. The staff were helpful from the moment I walked in, through to selecting, purchasing, and resizing a ring. When illness meant I couldn't come in to the boutique, they gladly reorganised. The ring itself is an absolute banger, for what it's worth -- my fiancée and I couldn't be happier! Highly recommended. David

The whole experience has been an unalloyed pleasure: a range of pieces that I enjoy choosing from, staff who are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and helped make the whole process enjoyable. They handled the online enquiry as efficiently as they do in person. Anne

Pieces of Eight is an Aladdin’s Cave of treasures, show casing some of the most original and creative jewellery and objects to be found in Melbourne, let alone around the world. Over the years I have bought many different items from them and all, without fail, receive positive comments from family, friends and strangers when they see them. Dean

Belinda Esperson

Always a wonderful experience working with the fabulous team at Pieces of Eight! First time working with them on a custom piece, by artist Belinda Esperson. A family member loved the style a brooch though found it a little large so she created a smaller version that was just perfect. Leonie