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Tessa Blazey

About Tessa Blazey

Inspired by the geometric structures of natural crystals, I experiment with sculptural forms through the use of unusually shaped gemstones and curious settings to house them. Many of my pieces reflect the personas of my favourite film heroes and villainesses, appearing simultaneously ancient and futuristic as they echo the aesthetic of the films they reference. I hope that they will adorn the iconic women of today.

Between 1993-1999 Tessa Blazey completed Bachelors of Fine Art (Sculpture) and Interior Design (Hons) at RMIT University, and in 2008 completed an Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery) at NMIT. She won awards from both institutions, and tutored in Interior Design at RMIT from 2001-2016.

Blazey has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally and is the recipient of two arts grants from the Australia Council for the Arts; she also has work in the permanent collections of the National Gallery of Australia. She has held four solo exhibitions at Pieces of Eight Gallery; Fabrication, 2009, Romancing the Stone, 2013, Heroes and Villains, 2016, and Kindred Spirits, 2024, and has also participated in numerous group shows at our gallery.

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Lili Neckpiece

Lili Neckpiece

Tessa Blazey Lili Neckpiece

$2,320

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Alex Ring

Alex Ring

Tessa Blazey Alex Ring

$8,865

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Agatha & Zero Ring

Agatha & Zero Ring

Tessa Blazey Agatha & Zero Ring

$4,800

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Eli Cash Wedding Ring

Eli Cash Wedding Ring

Tessa Blazey Eli Cash Wedding Ring

$2,700

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Addie Earrings

Addie Earrings

Tessa Blazey Addie Earrings

$2,500

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