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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...

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

Anna MaroneAug 15, 20222 min read

Rare and Unique Diamond Rings

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

BespokeMar 19, 20212 min read

Designed to Interlink: Bespoke Wedding-Engagement Rings

Australian ArtistsDec 17, 20193 min read

Conscious adornment: Luke Maninov Hammond is a neuroscientist and jeweller

Australian DesignMay 24, 20181 min read

/ Luke Maninov Hammond Presents Emergence: A Capsule Collection of Delicate Earrings /

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 /

Australian ArtistsSep 20, 20171 min read

September Sapphire Focus Part Three: All the Colours of the Rainbow

ArtisanJun 20, 20171 min read

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

Anna MarroneMay 15, 20171 min read

/ May Birthstone is the Emerald: We've Got The Jewels to Make You Green With Envy /

Australian ArtistsApr 19, 20172 min read

/ Luke Maninov Hammond's Limited Edition Neuroscience Artwork Prints, Raising Money for Schizophrenia Research /

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 DesignMar 30, 20171 min read

/ Coming Soon: Beneath The Surface Exhibition by Luke Maninov Hammond /

Australian ArtistsFeb 7, 20171 min read

/ Recent Commission: Luke Maninov Hammond Transforms Heirloom Emeralds Into Matching Rings /

Art GalleryDec 5, 20162 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Luke Maninov Hammond's Autumn in New York City /

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