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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 ProfileSep 19, 20243 min read

Pieces of Eight x Strati Parfum: The Creation of a Fragrance

ArtAug 6, 20243 min read

An Interview With Kate Rohde: Creative Inspiration & Artistic Evolution

18ct Yellow GoldMay 16, 20242 min read

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

Artist ProfileApr 23, 20242 min read

Linear Textures & Lithic Forms: A Study of Surfaces With Karla Way

Artist ProfileApr 11, 20244 min read

Artist Focus: An Interview with Karla Way

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

Artist ProfileMay 19, 20233 min read

An Interview With William Llewellyn Griffiths: Talking All Things Design

Artist ProfileMay 25, 20222 min read

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

Artist ProfileMay 23, 20222 min read

Luke Maninov Hammond: Meet the Maker

Artist ProfileMay 5, 20221 min read

Tessa Blazey: Motherhood & Survival

Artist ProfileMay 3, 20221 min read

Shimara Carlow: On Motherhood

Australian ArtistsNov 14, 20183 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Ele Misko's Top 5 Elements for Great Travel /

AustraliaOct 3, 20183 min read

/ Jeremy Bryant: Meet the Maker /

Australian DesignOct 1, 20182 min read

/ Jeremy Bryant: Devoted to Australian Opal /

Contemporary ArtAug 15, 20181 min read

/ Craft Cubed Interview with Kate Rohde /

Artist ProfileJun 7, 20182 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Bianca Mavrick's Californian Design Tour /

Anna SheffieldApr 19, 20181 min read

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

Contemporary JewelleryMar 7, 20182 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Juan Castro Explores the Blue Landscapes of Spain & Morocco /

Artist ProfileJan 8, 20182 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Peta Kruger's Adelaide Hometown /

Artist ProfileNov 22, 20173 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: David Parker's Inspirational Sabbatical /

Artist ProfileSep 5, 20172 min read

Travel Like an Artist: ORAÏK's Magical European Awakening

ArchitectureJul 12, 20172 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Hamish Munro's Architectural Inspiration from Paris /

Anna SheffieldJun 8, 20172 min read

/ Q&A with Anna Sheffield Part 2: An Exclusive Look into the Fine Jewellery Design Process /

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