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antique diamondsApr 23, 20262 min read

A Sparkling Guide: How To Care For Your Diamond Jewellery

Diamonds are one of the hardest materials on earth, making them an exceptional choice for jewellery intended to be worn daily — rings in particular. A diamond's resistance to wear and surface scrat...

18ct White GoldFeb 19, 20261 min read

New Arrivals: Emma Jane Donald

We’re thrilled to share an exceptional new suite of jewellery from Emma Jane Donald, who has recently relocated from Auckland back to Melbourne. With her return home comes ten stunning new piece...

antique diamondsDec 17, 20252 min read

Natural vs. Lab-Grown: Our Position on Diamond Provenance

Why Pieces of Eight Chooses Natural DiamondsAt Pieces of Eight, our material choices are guided by design integrity, longevity, and respect for provenance. Our jewellery is created to last, and the...

custom diamond ringsApr 9, 20252 min read

The Question of Origin: Natural vs Lab-Grown Diamonds at Pieces of Eight

Anna MaroneAug 15, 20222 min read

Rare and Unique Diamond Rings

Anna SheffieldMar 9, 20221 min read

The Anna Sheffield Sale

Australian ArtistsJan 4, 20221 min read

GOTHIC INFLUENCE: WILLIAM LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS' STACKING RINGS

Australian ArtistsJan 16, 20202 min read

Bespoke earring inspiration for your wedding day

Australian ArtistsDec 17, 20193 min read

Conscious adornment: Luke Maninov Hammond is a neuroscientist and jeweller

antique diamondsAug 8, 20192 min read

Sustainable jewellery – a quick guide

Contemporary JewelleryMar 5, 20192 min read

/ Ethical Beauty with MANIAMANIA /

Anna SheffieldSep 27, 20181 min read

/ Engagement Ring Bespoke Commission by Anna Sheffield /

18ct Yellow GoldSep 20, 20181 min read

/ Tessa Blazey introduces her Femme Fatale series of engagement rings /

Australian SapphireMay 30, 20181 min read

/ Carla Maxine Germann's Delicate Diamond Cluster Rings /

Australian DesignMay 24, 20181 min read

/ Luke Maninov Hammond Presents Emergence: A Capsule Collection of Delicate Earrings /

Australian DesignMay 22, 20181 min read

/ Modern Diamonds by Melanie Katsalidis /

Diamond RingsMay 8, 20181 min read

/ Shimara Carlow's New Colourful Collection of Engagement Rings /

18ct Yellow GoldApr 12, 20181 min read

/ Seb Brown's Capsule Collection: Encrusted Diamond Rings /

Coloured DiamondsApr 9, 20181 min read

/ Behind the Scenes: Suzi Zutic's Handmade Diamond Ophir Earrings /

18ct Yellow GoldApr 6, 20181 min read

/ Presenting Ophir: An Exclusive Capsule Collection of Fine Jewellery by Suzi Zutic /

Anna SheffieldMar 15, 20182 min read

/ Wedding Ring Focus: Rose Gold Makes a Contemporary Comeback /

Anna SheffieldMar 11, 20181 min read

/ Anna Sheffield's Bea Ring: A Modern Love Story /

Anna SheffieldFeb 27, 20181 min read

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

18ct White GoldFeb 25, 20181 min read

/ Bespoke Diamond Ring from Tessa Blazey /

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