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20 Year CelebrationJan 6, 20262 min read

An Artist Made Gown for 20 Years of Pieces of Eight Gallery!

Melanie Katsalidis in the ‘Neo Lace’ Gown At Pieces of Eight, we see jewellery as personal adornment, and just as importantly, as a representation of the conversation between maker and wearer. Thi...

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 16, 20242 min read

'The Most Romantic Film': The Inspiration Behind Tessa Blazey's Clementine & Joel ring

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

AquamarineAug 31, 20231 min read

Blue Moon: A New Group Exhibition

Behind the ScenesAug 30, 20233 min read

What is a Blue Moon?

ArtJul 18, 20232 min read

Melbourne Now: Tessa Blazey

Artist ProfileMay 5, 20221 min read

Tessa Blazey: Motherhood & Survival

18ct Yellow GoldSep 20, 20181 min read

/ Tessa Blazey introduces her Femme Fatale series of engagement rings /

Australian GemstonesJun 18, 20181 min read

/ BESPOKE: Custom Cut Sapphire Earrings by Tessa Blazey /

18ct White GoldFeb 25, 20181 min read

/ Bespoke Diamond Ring from Tessa Blazey /

ArtOct 9, 20171 min read

TESSA BLAZEY AND ALEXI FREEMAN | FUTURE ARTEFACTS EXHIBITION AT CRAFT VICTORIA

Amy RenshawSep 15, 20171 min read

September Sapphire Focus Part Two: Diving into the Blue of Ceylon Sapphires

Australian ArtistsSep 11, 20171 min read

Tessa Blazey's Bespoke Beauties: Natural Australian Parti Sapphires

AquamarineJun 25, 20171 min read

/ Tessa Blazey's Eleanor Zissou Ring on the Cover of Scratch Magazine /

birthstoneJun 17, 20171 min read

/ Lustrous Pearls: June's Birthstone /

Artist ProfileJun 1, 20171 min read

/ 2017 Victorian Craft Awards: Biennial Showcase Exhibition Celebrating Excellence & Innovation, Featuring Pieces of Eight Craft Practitioners! /

Anna MarroneMay 15, 20171 min read

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

18ct White GoldApr 13, 20171 min read

/ Easter 2017: Holiday Trading Hours /

Amy RenshawMar 24, 20171 min read

/ Recent Commissions: Highlighting our Bespoke Beauties /

Australian ArtistsMar 10, 20171 min read

/ March Birthstone: Aquamarine /

18ct Yellow GoldFeb 13, 20171 min read

/ Stack 'Em High: Our Favourite Precious Ring Stacks /

18ct Yellow GoldJan 24, 20171 min read

/ A Celebration: The Beauty of Australian Materials and Design /

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