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9ct Yellow GoldMay 27, 20263 min read

Piece by Piece: Amy Renshaw's 'Capturing the Essence' Earrings

Piece by Piece is an ongoing journal series dedicated to examining individual works of jewellery with attention to material, form and intention. Each feature draws focus to a single piece or small...

Amy RenshawMay 21, 20261 min read

La Grande Fête: Opening Night

Last Thursday evening, we welcomed guests to Pieces of Eight for the opening of La Grande Fête, presented as part of Melbourne Design Week. Bringing together the playful, sculptural objects of des...

Artist InterviewApr 27, 20262 min read

Step Inside the Colourful, Kaleidoscopic World of Kate Rohde: A Studio Visit

There is nothing quite like the energy of an artist’s studio, especially when it involves the kaleidoscopic world of contemporary visual artist, Kate Rohde. At Pieces of Eight we celebrate the mess...

Contemporary ArtMar 12, 20262 min read

Fresh! Introducing the Pieces of Eight Catalyst Award

Pieces of Eight is proud to introduce our inaugural contribution to Craft's Fresh! Award, the Pieces of Eight Catalyst Award. Presented annually since 1993, Fresh! showcases the energy, skill and i...

20 Year CelebrationJan 6, 20262 min read

An Artist Made Gown for 20 Years of Pieces of Eight Gallery!

Melanie Katsalidis in the ‘Neo Lace’ Gown At Pieces of Eight, we see jewellery as personal adornment, and just as importantly, as a representation of the conversation between maker and wearer. Thi...

20 Year CelebrationDec 10, 20255 min read

Colour, Connection, Continuity: Emma Coulter at Pieces of Eight

For our 20th Anniversary celebrations, we’re honoured to feature long-time friend of the gallery, artist Emma Coulter, whose bold, spatially-driven practice has been woven into Pieces of Eight’s s...

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...

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...

18ct Yellow GoldApr 2, 20253 min read

Getting to Know Emma Jane Donald

ArtAug 6, 20243 min read

An Interview With Kate Rohde: Creative Inspiration & Artistic Evolution

Artist ProfileJul 29, 20243 min read

An Interview With Kate Rohde: Talking Design & Process

Australian ArtistsJul 20, 20241 min read

The Radiant Recap: Scenes From Kate Rohde's Exhibition Opening

Australian ArtistsJul 17, 20241 min read

The Radiant Archive: A Kate Rohde Exhibition

ArtJul 18, 20232 min read

Melbourne Now: Tessa Blazey

Australian ArtistsMay 17, 20231 min read

Melbourne Design Fair 2023

Artist ProfileMay 25, 20222 min read

Patterns and Textures That Remind Us What It Is To Be Human: Luke Maninov Hammond

Contemporary ArtJan 22, 20201 min read

Juan Castro's Augurio: Art Jewellery Meets Sculpture and Anthropology

Australian ArtistsJan 9, 20201 min read

12 artists x 42 vessels for Festiva Maxima

Australian ArtistsDec 17, 20193 min read

Conscious adornment: Luke Maninov Hammond is a neuroscientist and jeweller

Contemporary ArtMar 5, 20191 min read

/ Travel Like An Artist: Phillip Low in Mexico /

Australian ArtistsNov 1, 20181 min read

/ Melanie Upton's Sculptures in Vogue Living /

Contemporary ArtAug 15, 20181 min read

/ Craft Cubed Interview with Kate Rohde /

Australian DesignAug 2, 20181 min read

/ Kate Rohde: Home Grown /

Australian ArtistsJul 31, 20181 min read

/ New Ceramic Vessels from Tessy King Available Now /

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