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14ct GoldNov 5, 20253 min read

Karla Way’s Caldera Curio Ring: A Tribute to Earth’s Ancient Forces

Created for Pieces of Eight Gallery's June 2025 group exhibition, Substratum - celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australian gemstones, Melbourne artist Karla Way’s Caldera Curio Ring is a st...

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...

18ct Yellow GoldMay 9, 20242 min read

Karla Way's Favourite Ring: The Rock Pool Ring

Artist ProfileApr 23, 20242 min read

Linear Textures & Lithic Forms: A Study of Surfaces With Karla Way

Artist ProfileMar 1, 20242 min read

Kim Victoria's Favourite Sapphire Ring

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Australian DesignMar 1, 20231 min read

Renaissance Inspiration: A New Collection From William Llewellyn Griffiths

Australian SapphireOct 12, 20221 min read

Love Ritual by Melanie Katsalidis

Australian ArtistsAug 5, 20222 min read

Rare: Contemporary Clusters of Colourful Gemstones

Amara BettJul 20, 20221 min read

Rare: A Group Exhibition Celebrating Unique Diamonds & Natural Gemstones

Australian ArtistsFeb 16, 20221 min read

Seb Brown's Signet Rings

Australian DesignFeb 28, 20201 min read

Dancing With Her: Contemporary Wedding Jewellery

australian designOct 28, 20192 min read

Sapphire surprise: Custom engagement ring by Carla Maxine Germann

Australian ArtistsJul 16, 20192 min read

Sapphires and surprises: bespoke engagement ring

Australian SapphireMay 30, 20181 min read

/ Carla Maxine Germann's Delicate Diamond Cluster Rings /

Contemporary JewelleryMay 28, 20181 min read

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

18ct White GoldMay 11, 20181 min read

/ The LaSalle Ring: David Parker's New Engagement Ring /

Diamond RingsMay 8, 20181 min read

/ Shimara Carlow's New Colourful Collection of Engagement Rings /

18ct Yellow GoldApr 6, 20181 min read

/ Presenting Ophir: An Exclusive Capsule Collection of Fine Jewellery by Suzi Zutic /

Anna SheffieldMar 11, 20181 min read

/ Anna Sheffield's Bea Ring: A Modern Love Story /

Carla Maxine GermannMar 5, 20181 min read

/ Carla Maxine Germann: New Precious Engagement & Wedding Rings /

Anna SheffieldFeb 27, 20181 min read

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

Artist ProfileJan 26, 20181 min read

/ Karla Way: Precious Rings to Celebrate Life's Special Moments /

BespokeDec 28, 20171 min read

/ Modern Love: Bespoke Engagement Ring by Krista McRae /

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