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contemporary jewellery melbourneMay 28, 20264 min read

La Grande Fête: In Conversation with DANIEL + EMMA

Playful, nostalgic and unmistakably bold, the objects at the centre of La Grande Fête transform familiar foods and everyday cravings into sculptural, functional design pieces. Created by design duo...

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...

Contemporary JewelleryApr 30, 20261 min read

Coming Soon: La Grande Fête for Melbourne Design Week

We're so excited for the upcoming launch of our next exhibition, La Grande Fête! Presented by Pieces of Eight Gallery as part of Melbourne Design Week 2026, this curated contemporary jewellery exhi...

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...

Animal SculptureOct 28, 20251 min read

Unveiling Lisa Roet's Rewilding: Highlights from Our Preview Evening

Last Tuesday evening, we welcomed guests to our Russell Place gallery for an intimate preview of Rewilding, a new exhibition by renowned Melbourne artist, Lisa Roet. The gallery came alive as frie...

Contemporary JewelleryOct 21, 20254 min read

Interview: Rewilding a new exhibition of sculpture and jewellery by Lisa Roet

Following an extraordinary year that’s seen major milestones, from her Going Ape survey exhibition in Melbourne to the monumental Great Ape installation in London, artist Lisa Roet returns to Piece...

BookOct 20, 20252 min read

We Are All Ape: Lisa Roet’s Decades of Provocation

We Are All Ape: Lisa Roet’s Decades of Provocation and the REWILDING Exhibition "Using the animal to reflect the human, demystifies the human," says acclaimed artist Lisa Roet. This quote gets to...

ExhibitionSep 17, 20252 min read

Coming Soon: Lisa Roet, A New Exhibition

Lisa Roet's Latest Exhibition, Soon to Launch at Pieces of Eight Gallery Exploring Lisa Roet's body of work is like stepping into a parallel universe, a place where the familiar contours of humani...

14ct GoldJul 13, 20253 min read

Tessa Blazey Creates: The Princess Nausicaa Ring

Step into the imaginative world of Melbourne-based artist Tessa Blazey as she shares the story behind her extraordinary Princess Nausicaa ring, created for Substratum — Pieces of Eight Gallery's la...

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

18ct Yellow GoldMay 16, 20242 min read

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

Australian DesignMay 14, 20241 min read

Kindred Spirits: A New Solo Exhibition by Tessa Blazey

Artist ProfileMay 6, 20241 min read

Kindred Spirits: A VIP Preview of Tessa Blazey's Solo Exhibition

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

ArtJul 18, 20232 min read

Melbourne Now: Tessa Blazey

Australian ArtistsJun 30, 20231 min read

Origins: The Opening Event

Cocktail RingJun 9, 20231 min read

Closing Event: The Devil's In The Detail

Artist ProfileMay 23, 20232 min read

Discussing Unique Gemstones With William Llewellyn Griffiths

Artist ProfileMay 19, 20233 min read

An Interview With William Llewellyn Griffiths: Talking All Things Design

Australian ArtistsMay 17, 20231 min read

Melbourne Design Fair 2023

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