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BookOct 20, 20252 min read

We Are All Ape: Lisa Roet’s Decades of Provocation

We Are All Ape: Lisa Roet’s Decades of Provocation and the REWILDING Exhibition "Using the animal to reflect the human, demystifies the human," says acclaimed artist Lisa Roet. This quote gets to...

AwardOct 9, 20252 min read

PO8 is Honoured at and The Lord Mayor's Small Business Awards

We are immensely proud and profoundly honoured to announce that Pieces of Eight and our Director, Melanie Katsalidis, were recently recognised with an Achievement Award for 10+ years in business a...

ExhibitionSep 17, 20252 min read

Coming Soon: Lisa Roet, A New Exhibition

Lisa Roet's Latest Exhibition, Soon to Launch at Pieces of Eight Gallery Exploring Lisa Roet's body of work is like stepping into a parallel universe, a place where the familiar contours of humani...

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 ProfileSep 19, 20243 min read

Pieces of Eight x Strati Parfum: The Creation of a Fragrance

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

Australian DesignMay 14, 20241 min read

Kindred Spirits: A New Solo Exhibition by Tessa Blazey

Artist ProfileMay 6, 20241 min read

Kindred Spirits: A VIP Preview of Tessa Blazey's Solo Exhibition

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

Artist ProfileAug 15, 20232 min read

Introducing Georgie Harrison: Metamodern Jewellery

Australian ArtistsJun 30, 20231 min read

Origins: The Opening Event

Cocktail RingJun 9, 20231 min read

Closing Event: The Devil's In The Detail

Australian ArtistsMay 17, 20231 min read

Melbourne Design Fair 2023

Art GallerySep 5, 20221 min read

Pieces of Eight Gallery Is Moving

Anna MaroneAug 15, 20222 min read

Rare and Unique Diamond Rings

Artist ProfileJul 25, 20221 min read

Rare: A Celebration With Our Exhibiting Artists

Amara BettJul 20, 20221 min read

Rare: A Group Exhibition Celebrating Unique Diamonds & Natural Gemstones

Australian ArtistsMay 13, 20221 min read

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Artist ProfileMay 3, 20221 min read

Shimara Carlow: On Motherhood

Australian ArtistsJan 4, 20221 min read

GOTHIC INFLUENCE: WILLIAM LLEWELLYN GRIFFITHS' STACKING RINGS

BespokeMar 19, 20212 min read

Designed to Interlink: Bespoke Wedding-Engagement Rings

Australian ArtistsJan 9, 20201 min read

12 artists x 42 vessels for Festiva Maxima

Australian ArtistsJun 27, 20192 min read

An ode to Akoya pearls with Nina Oikawa

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