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The Pieces of Eight Journal

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...

CompetitionApr 29, 20261 min read
Mother's Day Giveaway

We’re excited to celebrate the mother figures in our lives next Sunday May 10, and are running a competition to help spread the love! Enter our Mother's Day giveaway for your chance to win a curate...

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...

antique diamondsApr 23, 20262 min read
A Sparkling Guide: How To Care For Your Diamond Jewellery

Diamonds are one of the hardest materials on earth, making them an exceptional choice for jewellery intended to be worn daily — rings in particular. A diamond's resistance to wear and surface scrat...

Contemporary JewelleryApr 21, 20261 min read
Editorial: Pieces of Eight x July Luggage

July's Juliette Collection Featuring Pieces of Eight ArtistsFrom left to right: Lisa Roet, Tara Lofhelm, Melanie Katsalidis and Tilda Cole Jewellery from Pieces of Eight Gallery featured in the la...

18ct White GoldApr 2, 20263 min read
Piece by Piece: Shimara Carlow's 'Fancy Green Stack' Ring

Piece by Piece is an ongoing journal series dedicated to examining individual works of jewellery with attention to material, form and intention. Each feature draws focus to a single piece or small...

bespoke engagement ringMar 26, 20265 min read
The Art of the Perfect Pair: How to Choose a Wedding Band That Complements Your Engagement Ring

Choosing a wedding band is one of the most meaningful moments in the wedding journey, but it can also feel surprisingly complex. While the engagement ring marks the beginning of your story, the wed...

Amy RenshawMar 19, 20263 min read
Step Inside an Artist's Space: A Visit to Amy Renshaw's Melbourne Jewellery Studio

Tucked within Melbourne’s vibrant creative landscape, Amy Renshaw’s jewellery studio is a place where artistry and craftsmanship come together. It is here - amongst the quiet rhythm of a space ded...

Colour PopMar 16, 20263 min read
A World in Colour: New Resin Object Works by Kate Rohde

With the reopening of our Russell Place gallery last year came a vibrant new suite of resin vessels by Melbourne-based artist Kate Rohde. Known for her fantastical forms and luminous colour palette...

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...

Behind the ScenesMar 5, 20262 min read
Celebrating Pieces of Eight at Mount Monument

Last Friday, the Pieces of Eight team gathered to celebrate our much anticipated, if slightly belated, end of year celebration with a visit to the spectacular Mount Monument winery in the Macedon ...

BespokeMar 4, 20262 min read
Demystifying the Bespoke Process

A Bespoke Journey: How We Create A Custom Piece of Jewellery At Pieces of Eight, we believe the most beautiful jewellery is that which tells a personal story. While our curated collections feature...

18ct Yellow GoldFeb 26, 20263 min read
Piece by Piece: Tessa Blazey's 'Bella & God' Ring

Piece by Piece is an ongoing journal series dedicated to examining individual works of jewellery with attention to material, form and intention. Each feature draws focus to a single piece or small ...

Anna MarroneFeb 26, 20264 min read
Meet Hannah Chambers: Behind the Counter at Pieces of Eight

If you’ve visited Pieces of Eight Gallery during the last year and half, you’ve likely had the pleasure of being greeted by Hannah Chambers. Joining the team as the gallery’s Retail Manager in earl...

bespoke engagement ringFeb 19, 20263 min read
A Love Less Ordinary: Redefining the Engagement Ring

Once bound by tradition, the engagement ring has undergone a quiet transformation. While a classic solitaire, set on a simple band of gold remains an icon, it is no longer the only expression of ...

18ct White GoldFeb 19, 20261 min read
New Arrivals: Emma Jane Donald

  We’re thrilled to share an exceptional new suite of jewellery from Emma Jane Donald, who has recently relocated from Auckland back to Melbourne. With her return home comes ten stunning new piece...

9ct Yellow GoldFeb 12, 20261 min read
Fresh Adornment by Seb Brown

We’re delighted to welcome a new selection of works from highly collectable artist Seb Brown, whose jewellery practice treats metal as both material and canvas. Shaped by diverse influences that mo...

Feb 7, 20262 min read
Amethyst: February’s Regal Stone of Serenity

Amethyst has long enchanted the world with its luminous purple hues and mystic appeal. Once as prized as rubies and emeralds, this elegant quartz gemstone was revered across ancient civilisations ...

9ct Yellow GoldFeb 4, 20263 min read
Piece by Piece: Suzi Zutic's 'Golden Apparition #2' Ring from her 'Saints' Series

  Piece by Piece is an ongoing journal series dedicated to examining individual works of jewellery, with attention to material, form and intention. Each feature draws focus to a single piece or sm...

Anna MarroneJan 24, 20262 min read
In Her Own Line: Anna Marrone on Bespoke Jewellery and the Stories Held Within

Bespoke jewellery asks the maker to listen closely. For Melbourne jeweller Anna Marrone, this listening becomes a drawing practice, a design language and eventually a piece that carries a client’s...

9ct Yellow GoldJan 22, 20262 min read
William Llewellyn Griffiths: New Arrivals and Recognition

We are delighted to welcome new works by master goldsmith William Llewellyn Griffiths, whose practice is defined by symbolism, precision, and an unwavering commitment to craft. These latest arriva...

birthstoneJan 15, 20263 min read
The Fiery Heart of January: A Study in Garnet

As the birthstone for January, garnet is anything but reserved. Rich in lore and radiant in colour, this gemstone has captivated collectors, artists and wearers for centuries. From ancient amulets ...

Artist InterviewJan 8, 20265 min read
Tiffany & Tony’s Bespoke Calirae Ring

When Tiffany and Tony first encountered Kim Victoria’s Calirae Ring, they were drawn to its otherworldly presence, a piece that feels both ancient and celestial, shaped by Kim’s distinctive blend ...

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...