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20 Year CelebrationDec 10, 20255 min read

Colour, Connection, Continuity: Emma Coulter at Pieces of Eight

For our 20th Anniversary celebrations, we’re honoured to feature long-time friend of the gallery, artist Emma Coulter, whose bold, spatially-driven practice has been woven into Pieces of Eight’s s...

20 Year CelebrationNov 20, 20252 min read

A Personal Note from the Director: Reflection on the last 20 Years of PO8 Gallery

A Personal Note from the Director: Twenty Years of Pieces of Eight By Melanie Katsalidis, Gallery Director It is a moment of profound reflection and immense joy to stand here today, in 2025, and m...

amuletsSep 24, 20253 min read

The Enduring Tapestry of Ritual and Adornment

For millennia, human history has been woven with threads of ritual and adornment. Long before written language, we used objects to tell our stories, mark our milestones, and honour our beliefs. Ac...

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...

Melanie KatsalidisAug 27, 20252 min read

A Creative Collaboration: Designing the New Russell Place Gallery

A New Chapter: Reinventing Our Russell Place Gallery A story by Pieces of Eight Director Melanie Katsalidis: When we decided to move back to our iconic Russell Place gallery, it felt incredibly ...

Artist ProfileJan 12, 20231 min read

Melanie Katsalidis: Alpha60 Profile

Australian SapphireOct 12, 20221 min read

Love Ritual by Melanie Katsalidis

Australian ArtistsAug 5, 20222 min read

Rare: Contemporary Clusters of Colourful Gemstones

Australian DesignApr 24, 20192 min read

Symbols of Love & Care: Melanie & Luciana Katsalidis

Australian ArtistsDec 3, 20181 min read

/ Business of Design Week: Hong Kong /

Australian DesignNov 18, 20181 min read

/ Custom Cut Citrine: November's Birthstone /

Australian ArtistsOct 7, 20181 min read

/ Ellements Magazine Editorial /

Australian DesignJun 27, 20181 min read

/ Statement Pearl Earrings by Melanie Katsalidis for Jute Magazine /

birthstoneJun 24, 20181 min read

/ Pearls: June's Luxury Lustrous Birthstone /

Australian DesignMay 22, 20181 min read

/ Modern Diamonds by Melanie Katsalidis /

ArtisanMay 16, 20182 min read

/ The Era of the Statement Earring /

Australian ArtistsMar 19, 20181 min read

/ Connor Mag: Featuring Unique Pieces of Eight Jewellery /

Anna SheffieldMar 15, 20182 min read

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

Anna SheffieldFeb 27, 20181 min read

/ STACKS ON / Our Favourite Way to Create Unique, Personalised Jewellery /

18ct White GoldFeb 11, 20182 min read

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

18ct Yellow GoldJan 18, 20182 min read

/ Wedding Ring Focus: Warm Yellow Gold Bands, Handcrafted by Our Artists /

Australian DesignJan 11, 20181 min read

/ Gorgeous Garnet: January's Birthstone /

ArchitectureJan 3, 20181 min read

/ Gallery Director Melanie Katsalidis's Art Filled Home Featured in Habitus Magazine /

Christmas GiftsDec 8, 20171 min read

/ Festive Gifts Under $300 /

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