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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...

Contemporary JewelleryApr 21, 20261 min read

Editorial: Pieces of Eight x July Luggage

July's Juliette Collection Featuring Pieces of Eight ArtistsFrom left to right: Lisa Roet, Tara Lofhelm, Melanie Katsalidis and Tilda Cole Jewellery from Pieces of Eight Gallery featured in the la...

Christmas GiftsDec 3, 20255 min read

The Gift of Jewellery: Giving Meaning This Festive Season

There is something singular about the moment a piece of jewellery is given. A small box, a quiet pause, and then the reveal. Inside, more than metal and gemstone, a piece of carefully selected jewe...

Artist InterviewAug 20, 20254 min read

Unseen Worlds: Luke Hammond on the Intersection of Science and Jewellery

Last month, we welcomed Australian neuroscientist and jeweller, Luke Hammond to Russell Place, all the way from Ohio, USA where the artist is now based. Hammond’s practice draws on his groundbreaki...

Artist TalkJul 24, 20251 min read

A Visit from Emma Jane Donald

We were delighted to welcome one of our newest represented artists, Emma Jane Donald, who travelled all the way from Auckland, New Zealand to join us for the opening of our most recent group exhib...

baroqueMar 19, 20253 min read

In the Artist Studio: with William Llewellyn Griffiths

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Australian ArtistsJun 30, 20231 min read

Origins: The Opening Event

Anna MaroneAug 15, 20222 min read

Rare and Unique Diamond Rings

Artist ProfileJul 25, 20221 min read

Rare: A Celebration With Our Exhibiting Artists

Australian ArtistsJan 16, 20202 min read

Bespoke earring inspiration for your wedding day

Contemporary JewelleryJun 13, 20192 min read

Sculpting in sand – Marsha Golemac for FRESHLY SHUCKED

Australian DesignMay 15, 20192 min read

A seaside ceremony with Natalia Milosz-Piekarska

Contemporary JewelleryMar 5, 20192 min read

/ Ethical Beauty with MANIAMANIA /

Contemporary JewelleryDec 5, 20183 min read

/ Meet our New Artist: MANIAMANIA /

Contemporary JewelleryOct 15, 20181 min read

/ Ele Misko's Sunlight Collection /

AustraliaOct 3, 20183 min read

/ Jeremy Bryant: Meet the Maker /

Anna SheffieldSep 27, 20181 min read

/ Engagement Ring Bespoke Commission by Anna Sheffield /

birthstoneJun 24, 20181 min read

/ Pearls: June's Luxury Lustrous Birthstone /

Australian SapphireMay 30, 20181 min read

/ Carla Maxine Germann's Delicate Diamond Cluster Rings /

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 /

Anna SheffieldApr 19, 20181 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Anna Sheffield Visits the Tucson Gem Show /

Coloured DiamondsApr 9, 20181 min read

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

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