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Colour PopMar 16, 20263 min read

A World in Colour: New Resin Object Works by Kate Rohde

With the reopening of our Russell Place gallery last year came a vibrant new suite of resin vessels by Melbourne-based artist Kate Rohde. Known for her fantastical forms and luminous colour palette...

ArtOct 9, 20253 min read

Into the Luminous Realm: Kate Rohde on Her Fantastical Deer Urn

Now on display at Pieces of Eight Gallery, 'Deer Urn' is a vibrant, larger-than-life sculpture by acclaimed Melbourne artist Kate Rohde. A decade in the making, this extraordinary piece draws from...

Artist ProfileJul 29, 20243 min read

An Interview With Kate Rohde: Talking Design & Process

18ct Yellow GoldMay 16, 20242 min read

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

bespoke engagement ringMar 14, 20231 min read

The Romantic Classicism of William Llewellyn Griffiths

Australian ArtistsAug 5, 20222 min read

Rare: Contemporary Clusters of Colourful Gemstones

AquamarineJul 28, 20222 min read

Rare: Jewellery That Reflects Environmental Themes

Artist ProfileDec 20, 20181 min read

/ Nina Oikawa: Feature Artist /

Australian DesignNov 21, 20181 min read

/ Seb Brown's Riot of Colour /

Australian DesignAug 2, 20181 min read

/ Kate Rohde: Home Grown /

Australian ArtistsJul 28, 20181 min read

/ Kate Rohde Studio Visit /

Australian DesignJun 5, 20181 min read

/ Meet our Newest Artist: Bianca Mavrick /

Colour PopApr 26, 20181 min read

/ Statement Earrings by Krista McRae /

Carla Maxine GermannMar 5, 20181 min read

/ Carla Maxine Germann: New Precious Engagement & Wedding Rings /

Anna MarroneDec 5, 20171 min read

/ Blue Topaz: December's Electric Birthstone /

Australian ArtistsSep 20, 20171 min read

September Sapphire Focus Part Three: All the Colours of the Rainbow

ArtAug 2, 20171 min read

/ Kate Rohde: Resin Vessels Now Showing at The Johnston Collection: Animal Kingdom /

Amy RenshawJul 19, 20171 min read

/ RICH RED RUBY: JULY'S BIRTHSTONE /

Australian ArtistsJun 27, 20171 min read

/ Peta Kruger's New Grid Collection: Contemporary Jewellery and Art Objects Now Available /

AquamarineJun 25, 20171 min read

/ Tessa Blazey's Eleanor Zissou Ring on the Cover of Scratch Magazine /

Australian ArtistsApr 4, 20171 min read

/ Stunning Precious Engagement and Wedding Rings Freshly Delivered by Karla Way /

Anna MarroneApr 1, 20171 min read

/ PO8.TV: Behind the Scenes with Anna Marrone, Melbourne Illustrator of Gem School /

18ct Yellow GoldFeb 13, 20171 min read

/ Stack 'Em High: Our Favourite Precious Ring Stacks /

CHROMADec 15, 20161 min read

/ CHROMA: Final Exhibition for 2016 /

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