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Exhibition OpeningJul 14, 20251 min read

Celebrating Substratum: Moments from Our Gallery Opening at Piece of Eight

The Substratum opening night at Piece of Eight Gallery was nothing short of spectacular! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to support us and immerse themselves in the new work...

Australian ArtistsJul 20, 20241 min read

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

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 ProfileJul 25, 20221 min read

Rare: A Celebration With Our Exhibiting Artists

Daniel + EmmaNov 10, 20171 min read

/ Exhibition Opening Event: X & Y by Peta Kruger and Daniel + Emma /

Australian ArtistsOct 13, 20171 min read

/ Monumental Opening: Photography from Monumental Love & Matter Monumental /

ArtOct 9, 20171 min read

TESSA BLAZEY AND ALEXI FREEMAN | FUTURE ARTEFACTS EXHIBITION AT CRAFT VICTORIA

ArchitectureOct 4, 20171 min read

Opening Tomorrow! Kim Victoria's Monumental Love and Melanie Upton's Matter Monumental

Australian ArtistsSep 25, 20171 min read

Coming Soon: Monumental Love by Kim Victoria and Matter Monumental by Melanie Upton

Australian ArtistsSep 2, 20171 min read

NEO Cuts: Opening Night Event Images

ArchitectureAug 23, 20171 min read

NEO Cuts: New Exhibition of Contemporary Jewellery with Unique Gemstones by Melanie Katsalidis

Australian DesignAug 8, 20171 min read

/ Opening Night Recap: Near & Far and House Sculptures /

CeramicsAug 1, 20171 min read

/ OPENING TONIGHT! House Sculptures / An Exhibition of Deconstructed Ceramic Vessels by Melbourne Artist Tessy King /

Australian ArtistsJul 27, 20171 min read

/ Coming Soon! Introducing three new contemporary international jewellers /

Anna MarroneJul 6, 20171 min read

/ OPENING TONIGHT! Enchanté: New Exhibition Featuring Emerging Melbourne Jewellers Tara Lofhelm, Fiona Simmons & Julia Storey /

Australian ArtistsJun 29, 20171 min read

/ COMING SOON: Enchanté / New Exhibition of Emerging Melbourne Jewellers /

ArtisanJun 20, 20171 min read

/ Luke Maninov Hammond Exhibits 'Beneath the Surface' at Artisan: Queensland's Centre for Craft & Design /

Australian ArtistsMay 11, 20171 min read

/ Opening Night Event: LUXE-ing & Softbody Sculpture /

Beneath the SurfaceApr 12, 20171 min read

/ Beneath the Surface: Opening Night Event /

Australian ArtistsApr 6, 20171 min read

/ Opening Tonight: Beneath the Surface by Luke Maninov Hammond /

Australian ArtistsMar 13, 20171 min read

/ DESHILADO: Opening Night Event Images by Heather Lighton /

Australian ArtistsMar 7, 20171 min read

/ Opening Tonight: DESHILADO by Miranda Skoczek for Pieces of Eight Gallery and the VAMFF Cultural Program /

Exhibition OpeningOct 8, 20161 min read

/ Opening Night: Krista McRae's Soul Mate Exhibition /

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