exhibitions

jewellery

6 – 25 November 2018

about the exhibition

Melanie Katsalidis creates highly refined jewellery focusing on simple shapes and geometric structure, bringing these design elements together in contemporary pieces of timeless style. This collection was created to coincide with the 2018 DESIGN Canberra Festival and its theme of Geometry. Melanie continues to be inspired by “civilization’s most primary forms: the square, circle and triangle” finding an inherent beauty in these shapes. The incorporation of precious gems, which she personally sources and custom cuts, elevates the pieces with delicate highlights of colour. “My jewellery is about finding beauty in pure geometry and form. I enjoy reducing forms to their essence and finding the elegance in this. Strong lines and bold structures become wearable, and there is always an element of precision and balance in my pieces. I find the idea that my work will take on new meanings and histories of the wearer very rewarding.”

Melanie Katsalidis completed her Bachelor of Fine Art in Gold and Silversmithing at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University in 2003. She is one of 1000 jewellers from across the world featured in the exclusive and ground-breaking publication, “The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellers 2008”, released by Darling Publications in Germany, placing her amongst the world’s finest jewellers. Melanie has exhibited extensively in Australia and New Zealand.

exhibition images

  • 1. $1,400 Open hexagon ring - hexagonal step cut London blue topaz, 9ct yellow gold, size O

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  • 2. $1,250 Open circle ring - hexagonal step cut garnet, 9ct yellow gold, size O

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  • 3. $450 Stacking ring - hexagonal step cut London blue topaz, 9ct yellow gold, Size M

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  • 4. $450 Stacking ring - hexagonal step cut garnet, 9ct yellow gold, Size M

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  • 5. $450 Stacking ring - hexagonal step cut peridot, 9ct yellow gold, Size M

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  • 6. $450 Stacking ring - hexagonal step cut smoky quartz, 9ct yellow gold, Size M

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  • 7. $1,500 Hexagonal hoop earrings - 9ct yellow gold

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  • 8. $800 Drop earrings - hexagonal step cut garnet, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 9. $800 Drop earrings - hexagonal step cut peridot, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 10. $800 Drop earrings - hexagonal step cut smoky quartz, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 11. $800 Curve Necklace - hexagonal step cut smoky quartz, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 12. $950 Curve Necklace - hexagonal step cut garnet, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 13. $800 Angle Necklace - hexagonal step cut peridot, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 14. $950 Angle Necklace - hexagonal step cut London blue topaz, 9ct yellow gold

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  • 15. $750 Cuff bracelet - hexagonal step cut London blue topaz, 9ct yellow gold

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