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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...

Artist InterviewJan 8, 20265 min read

Tiffany & Tony’s Bespoke Calirae Ring

When Tiffany and Tony first encountered Kim Victoria’s Calirae Ring, they were drawn to its otherworldly presence, a piece that feels both ancient and celestial, shaped by Kim’s distinctive blend ...

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...

Kim VictoriaMay 20, 20251 min read

New Arrivals from Kim Victoria

The team at Pieces of Eight Gallery are excited to reveal several stunning new arrivals from Melbourne jewellery artist Kim Victoria. Known for her refined craftsmanship and poetic use of materials...

Artist ProfileMar 1, 20242 min read

Kim Victoria's Favourite Sapphire Ring

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

Australian DesignJan 18, 20221 min read

The 'Gentle Plains' Collection from Kim Victoria

Australian DesignOct 11, 20181 min read

/ Kim Victoria: Rainbow Tourist /

AntiqueJul 2, 20181 min read

/ Bespoke Commission by Kim Victoria with Heirloom Diamonds /

Anna SheffieldMar 15, 20182 min read

/ Wedding Ring Focus: Rose Gold Makes a Contemporary Comeback /

BespokeDec 21, 20171 min read

/ Bespoke Beauties: Focusing on some of our incredible recent unique engagement ring commissions /

AustraliaNov 29, 20171 min read

/ Give the Gift of Australian Design this Christmas /

Contemporary JewelleryNov 1, 20171 min read

/ Monumental Exhibitions by Kim Victoria & Melanie Upton Featured on The Design Files /

Australian SapphireOct 23, 20171 min read

/ Unearthing Treasures: Our Favourite Jewels from Kim Victoria's Monumental Love Exhibition /

Australian ArtistsOct 19, 20171 min read

/ OPAL : OCTOBER'S BIRTHSTONE /

Australian ArtistsOct 13, 20171 min read

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

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

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