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Jan Murphy Gallery Celebrates 30 Years with Pearls by Melanie Katsalidis

Jul 23, 20251 min read

Jan Murphy Gallery Celebrates 30 Years with Pearls by Melanie Katsalidis

Clockwise from left: ‘Walawuru Tjukurpa (248-25)’ by Iluwanti Ken, 2025, Suspended Pearl Capsule Collection by Melanie Katsalidis, 'Doughnut 1’ by Jason Fitzgerald, 2020 and ‘Cascade 2’ by Jason Fitzgerald, 2023.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Jan Murphy Gallery, which opened its doors in Brisbane in 1995.
To celebrate this milestone—and in a nod to the traditional 30-year gift of pearls—I’m delighted to share a capsule collection of my jewellery with their audience.

"Jan Murphy Gallery is thrilled to offer a selection of Melanie Katsalidis’ highly refined pieces, exploring key geometric forms and highlighting the natural beauty of materials—some featuring luminous pearls as a playful reference to the milestone".

Brisbane residents can visit Jan Murphy Gallery to view the collection in person, or you can email them directly to request a catalogue.

Suspended Pearl Capsule Collection by Melanie Katsalidis, 'Doughnut 1’ by Jason Fitzgerald, 2020 and ‘Cascade 2’ by Jason Fitzgerald, 2023.

Title Image: Jan Murphy Gallery, sculpture on plinth: ‘The encouragement award’ by Ben Quilty, 2010. Photo by Louis Lim, 2024.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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