Pieces Of Eight Gallery

Tucked down a lane off Bourke St, Pieces of Eight is the pearl in the oyster that is Melbourne contemporary jewelry, having moved from their original space earlier in 2011, the new space still feels new and clean, but not sterile. It’s like hanging a work of art, when it’s done right, all the supports become invisible, letting the art stand on its own.
With more than fifty jewelers and artists on display, the staff are knowledgeable in depth on each and every one of them. The pieces themselves are very diverse, ranging from traditional materials to geometric shapes to found scraps of toys to feathers and fur.
The eclectic mix car appear a little daunting at first, but after the first few seconds you notice the glow of it all. In the centre cabinet and front windows can often be found an exhibition — be it one artist in resident or a collection on a theme.
Having never bought anything from here, I can’t tell if it’s expensive or affordable, what I can tell you is that having a peruse is well worth the time.