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Artist InterviewJul 30, 20253 min read

Travel Like An Artist: Tilda Cole Road Trips to Coober Pedy

Represented jeweller and sculptor Tilda Cole recently journeyed from Melbourne to the iconic opal-mining town of Coober Pedy, an experience that reshaped her creative landscape. In this interview, ...

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/ Travel Like an Artist: Michaela Pegum's Masters project in the Remote Australian Desert /

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/ Travel Like an Artist: Peta Kruger's Adelaide Hometown /

Artist ProfileDec 12, 20172 min read

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/ Travel Like an Artist: Hamish Munro's Architectural Inspiration from Paris /

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/ Travel Like An Artist: Sourcing Gemstones with Melanie Katsalidis /

Art GalleryDec 5, 20162 min read

/ Travel Like an Artist: Luke Maninov Hammond's Autumn in New York City /

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/ Travel Like an Artist: Jessilla Rogers' nostalgic places of connection /

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/ Travel Like an Artist: Seb Brown's worldly places of inspiration /

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