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Anna MarroneJan 24, 20262 min read

In Her Own Line: Anna Marrone on Bespoke Jewellery and the Stories Held Within

Bespoke jewellery asks the maker to listen closely. For Melbourne jeweller Anna Marrone, this listening becomes a drawing practice, a design language and eventually a piece that carries a client’s...

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 ...

Art GalleryOct 29, 20251 min read

Exploring Michaela Pegum's 'Familiars'

On Tuesday 28 November, the Pieces of Eight team ventured into a subterranean Fitzroy apartment to experience Familiars, a new exhibition by PO8 represented artist, Michaela Pegum. Set within an i...

BespokeOct 28, 20256 min read

Bespoke Stories: The Creation of Riley & Alisha’s Engagement Ring

Love stories are always unique, and Alisha and Riley’s carries a particularly enchanting detail: a surprise bespoke engagement ring, crafted by Melbourne artist William Llewellyn Griffiths. Commis...

amuletsSep 24, 20253 min read

The Enduring Tapestry of Ritual and Adornment

For millennia, human history has been woven with threads of ritual and adornment. Long before written language, we used objects to tell our stories, mark our milestones, and honour our beliefs. Ac...

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

Australian ArtistsJun 30, 20231 min read

Origins: The Opening Event

Artist ProfileJul 25, 20221 min read

Rare: A Celebration With Our Exhibiting Artists

Artist ProfileMay 23, 20222 min read

Luke Maninov Hammond: Meet the Maker

BespokeMar 19, 20212 min read

Designed to Interlink: Bespoke Wedding-Engagement Rings

AncientJun 16, 20202 min read

Spotlight on Signet Rings

bespoke jewelleryOct 3, 20192 min read

Words of Wisdom: Katherine Bowman

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