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Behind the Scenes at St Andrews Beach | A Coastal Sanctuary and Contemporary Pearls

Apr 8, 20262 min read

Behind the Scenes at St Andrews Beach | A Coastal Sanctuary and Contemporary Pearls

The Architecture of Home and Heritage

There are places that do more than shelter us; they shape us. For Melanie Katsalidis, the family beach house at St Andrews Beach is one such place. Completed in 1992 and designed by her architect father, Nonda Katsalidis, the structure is a masterclass in coastal brutalism and environmental harmony.

To celebrate our classic Pearl collection, we spent the day at this iconic site - a location that mirrors the very ethos of the Melanie Katsalidis brand: design excellence, longevity, and a deep respect for form.

The Creative Vision

The shoot was a collaborative symphony, captured through the discerning lens of photographer Heather Lighton with assistance from Dan Aulsebrook. Against the raw, weathered textures of the family home, the ethereal lustre of Melanie’s pearls found their perfect counterpoint.

"To shoot in a place so intrinsically linked to my design DNA was incredibly moving," Melanie reflects. "The house has a permanent, sculptural quality that reflects how I view jewellery. It should be timeless, enduring, and tell a story that spans generations."

The Details

The Muse: The effortless Clem.
The Aesthetic: Modernist elegance meets rugged coastline.
The Wardrobe: Curated pieces from Melanie's friends at Somebuddy Loves You, providing the perfect tonal backdrop for the jewellery.
The Jewels: A focus on our classic Pearl collections. Pieces designed to be worn today, tomorrow, and many years from now.

A heartfelt thank you to our content creator Shakirra Rees for capturing the magic behind the lens, and our dedicated in-house styling team: Leona, Laura, and Melanie's dear friend Kate, whose collective eye ensured every detail was polished to perfection.

Stay tuned for the upcoming reveal of the campaign imagery!

Discover the Collection

Our Pearl collection is more than an accessory; it is a piece of wearable architecture. Explore the collection to discover these contemporary yet timeless designs.

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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