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Amy RenshawSep 4, 20253 min read

September's Splendour: A Deep Dive into the Sapphire

The Sapphire Story – A Gem of September and Beyond The arrival of September brings with it the majestic sapphire, a gemstone long associated with nobility, truth, and sincerity. While most are fam...

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 23, 20242 min read

Linear Textures & Lithic Forms: A Study of Surfaces With Karla Way

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 SapphireOct 12, 20221 min read

Love Ritual by Melanie Katsalidis

Australian DesignJan 18, 20221 min read

The 'Gentle Plains' Collection from Kim Victoria

australian designOct 28, 20192 min read

Sapphire surprise: Custom engagement ring by Carla Maxine Germann

Australian ArtistsJul 16, 20192 min read

Sapphires and surprises: bespoke engagement ring

Australian GemstonesJun 18, 20181 min read

/ BESPOKE: Custom Cut Sapphire Earrings by Tessa Blazey /

Australian SapphireMay 30, 20181 min read

/ Carla Maxine Germann's Delicate Diamond Cluster Rings /

Australian DesignMay 22, 20181 min read

/ Modern Diamonds by Melanie Katsalidis /

Anna SheffieldFeb 27, 20181 min read

/ STACKS ON / Our Favourite Way to Create Unique, Personalised Jewellery /

Australian GemstonesOct 26, 20171 min read

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

Australian SapphireOct 23, 20171 min read

/ Unearthing Treasures: Our Favourite Jewels from Kim Victoria's Monumental Love Exhibition /

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

Australian GemstonesMay 23, 20171 min read

/ KIM VICTORIA WEARNE: NEW PRECIOUS RINGS EXCLUSIVE TO PIECES OF EIGHT /

Anna MarroneApr 8, 20171 min read

/ Gem School Now Live! Our New Website Resource for Learning about Precious Gemstones and Metals /

Australian ArtistsApr 6, 20171 min read

/ Opening Tonight: Beneath the Surface by Luke Maninov Hammond /

Australian DesignMar 30, 20171 min read

/ Coming Soon: Beneath The Surface Exhibition by Luke Maninov Hammond /

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