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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...

14ct GoldNov 5, 20253 min read

Karla Way’s Caldera Curio Ring: A Tribute to Earth’s Ancient Forces

Created for Pieces of Eight Gallery's June 2025 group exhibition, Substratum - celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australian gemstones, Melbourne artist Karla Way’s Caldera Curio Ring is a st...

Amy RenshawSep 4, 20253 min read

September's Splendour: A Deep Dive into the Sapphire

The Sapphire Story – A Gem of September and Beyond The arrival of September brings with it the majestic sapphire, a gemstone long associated with nobility, truth, and sincerity. While most are fam...

18ct Yellow GoldMay 9, 20242 min read

Karla Way's Favourite Ring: The Rock Pool 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

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

18ct White GoldFeb 11, 20182 min read

/ Wedding Ring Focus: White Gold Wonders, Crafted by our Designers /

Artist ProfileJan 26, 20181 min read

/ Karla Way: Precious Rings to Celebrate Life's Special Moments /

Amy RenshawSep 15, 20171 min read

September Sapphire Focus Part Two: Diving into the Blue of Ceylon Sapphires

Australian ArtistsSep 8, 20171 min read

September Sapphire Focus Part One: Parti Sapphires

Carla Maxine GermannAug 6, 20171 min read

/ Unique, Australian Designed Engagement Rings: New Arrivals Now Available! /

Amy RenshawJul 19, 20171 min read

/ RICH RED RUBY: JULY'S BIRTHSTONE /

18ct White GoldApr 13, 20171 min read

/ Easter 2017: Holiday Trading Hours /

Australian ArtistsApr 4, 20171 min read

/ Stunning Precious Engagement and Wedding Rings Freshly Delivered by Karla Way /

Amy RenshawMar 24, 20171 min read

/ Recent Commissions: Highlighting our Bespoke Beauties /

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