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Contemporary JewelleryApr 30, 20261 min read

Coming Soon: La Grande Fête for Melbourne Design Week

We're so excited for the upcoming launch of our next exhibition, La Grande Fête! Presented by Pieces of Eight Gallery as part of Melbourne Design Week 2026, this curated contemporary jewellery exhi...

Artist InterviewApr 27, 20262 min read

Step Inside the Colourful, Kaleidoscopic World of Kate Rohde: A Studio Visit

There is nothing quite like the energy of an artist’s studio, especially when it involves the kaleidoscopic world of contemporary visual artist, Kate Rohde. At Pieces of Eight we celebrate the mess...

Contemporary ArtMar 12, 20262 min read

Fresh! Introducing the Pieces of Eight Catalyst Award

Pieces of Eight is proud to introduce our inaugural contribution to Craft's Fresh! Award, the Pieces of Eight Catalyst Award. Presented annually since 1993, Fresh! showcases the energy, skill and i...

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 ...

ArtAug 6, 20243 min read

An Interview With Kate Rohde: Creative Inspiration & Artistic Evolution

Australian ArtistsJul 20, 20241 min read

The Radiant Recap: Scenes From Kate Rohde's Exhibition Opening

Australian ArtistsJul 17, 20241 min read

The Radiant Archive: A Kate Rohde Exhibition

ArtJul 18, 20232 min read

Melbourne Now: Tessa Blazey

Australian ArtistsMay 17, 20231 min read

Melbourne Design Fair 2023

Artist ProfileJan 12, 20231 min read

Melanie Katsalidis: Alpha60 Profile

Australian DesignSep 11, 20221 min read

Our New Royal Arcade Store Is Now Open!

Art GallerySep 5, 20221 min read

Pieces of Eight Gallery Is Moving

Artist ProfileJul 25, 20221 min read

Rare: A Celebration With Our Exhibiting Artists

Artist ProfileMay 6, 20221 min read

Julia Storey: Enjoying a Slower Pace as a New Mum

Contemporary ArtJan 22, 20201 min read

Juan Castro's Augurio: Art Jewellery Meets Sculpture and Anthropology

Australian ArtistsJan 16, 20202 min read

Bespoke earring inspiration for your wedding day

Australian ArtistsJan 9, 20201 min read

12 artists x 42 vessels for Festiva Maxima

Australian ArtistsDec 3, 20181 min read

/ Business of Design Week: Hong Kong /

Australian ArtistsNov 1, 20181 min read

/ Melanie Upton's Sculptures in Vogue Living /

Contemporary ArtAug 15, 20181 min read

/ Craft Cubed Interview with Kate Rohde /

Australian DesignAug 2, 20181 min read

/ Kate Rohde: Home Grown /

Australian DesignJul 22, 20181 min read

/ PO8 Named as One of the Best Places to Shop in the New York Times! /

Artist FilmJul 19, 20181 min read

/ New Artist Film on PO8.TV / Introducing Ele Misko /

Contemporary JewelleryMay 28, 20181 min read

/ Bold & Gold: ORAÏK's Colourful Collection of Ancient Inspired Jewels /

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