Delighted to stumble across this gem stone on the side of the street in historic Maysville. Beautifully crafted jewelry and stunning expensive stone wall pieces. Love to shop local, listen to local stories and appreciate good crafmanship. This place is a GEM indeed. The facade will trick you that there are "eats" and maybe a few decades ago, however, now all is served is very nice items. Shop Local. read more

Eat Gallery - Jewelry Near Me - Maysville, Kentucky

EAT Gallery is owned by Simon and Laurie Watt, who have been in the gemstone business for decades, helping clients source unique and rare minerals and jewels. Our host told us that this gallery is more like a hobby for them, to help display local artists and their some of their own "natural" findings but also bring more art to downtown Maysville, KY. It's been open for a couple years now and with all that said, it sounds like they'll be around for years to come. So, what do they display. As you probably guessed it's a lot of minerals, carved natural and unadulterated stone and gems in animal forms. Some 3" and others an impressive 33". Another guess of yours is that they're expensive, and you're gain correct. Prices for these exquisite pieces range from $100-$4,000. Minerals not your thing? They also have framed bugs and butterflies averaging around $50. You're welcomed by those when you first walk into the gallery. Hand painted scarves from England, watches made from wood, prints from Cincinnati artist Ken Swinson, decorative pocket knives by William Henry Studios, hand painted Kashmir boxes and coaster sets, cuff-links, scented candles, etc, etc. Oh, and jewelry! There's a lot of jewelry here, the most impressive to me were the pearls they had. They had your "regular round white" pearls, as my ignorance describes them, but my newly educated self can say they also have tahitian black pearls and coin pearls. Yes, they're pricey, but very beautiful: necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all under protective glass. Jewelry adorns all the walls and behind minerals is this gallery's second prominent feature. I think they also do custom bridal rings as well. Our host was very hospitable and was able to explain all the pieces on display, never pressuring a sale. I'm personally not into minerals and jewelry but it was nice seeing the variety on display, including wood prints and some paintings. Definitely worth checking out i in the area; definitely a destination if you're into natural art. read more

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EAT Gallery is a beautiful art & jewelry gallery in lovely Maysville, KY. I make a point to visit whenever I'm in town to see what's new. Step inside and you'll think you've been transported to a chic boutique in New York's West Village. No surprise it was named the Coolest Small store in America by InStore Magazine. There are some pricey pieces but also plenty affordable one-of-a-kind pieces available. I love the calcite lamps! The owners, Laurie & Simon, are great to support local area artists but also feature artists from around the country. The space is beautiful and carefully curated to showcase the collection. Katie and/or Mark will be there and ready to show you around. They are always delightful! I highly recommend. 5 stars for cool & unique! read more

The Eat Gallery in the heart of Maysville, Kentucky's historic district is - pardon me - a real gem! The store itself is so beautifully decorated, it could be in New York, Paris, or Milan. There are so many gorgeous, outstanding things, one could just look around and it would be a satisfying visit. But don't do that. The jewelry is truly a treasure here - an Exquisite Art Treasure. Whether you need a $20,000 necklace or a $50 pair of earrings, you will come away with something unique. They can also repurpose sentimental, yet not-so-stylish heirlooms to make them your own and to your taste. Plus, everyone there is cool, fun, and really know what they are doing. The EAT Gallery is a big must-see in this small town. read more

I always love (LOVE) stumbling into old towns which still have their original architecture so, Maysville, KY checked off that first one. If I could figure out a way to commute to Chicago, I would park myself there in a heartbeat. Second to neat old architecture, are unusual stores. In this day and age of store chains or stores carrying the same old mass produced pieces (or worse, like the radio stations, all playing the same "Top 20" in their genre - all carrying the same style of jewelry), E.A.T. is what you hope to find when you see a gallery claiming to be stocked with "artisan" pieces. It is not row after row of beaded work using mass produced findings from China but real art created by talented people. This store is a visual feast and like a well planned feast, each piece, no matter the genre, strikes a taste bud. It is well worth your time to familiarize yourself with this store. If, like me, you don't live nearby, at least do what I did - walk around, make contact with the charming manager, talk about what things you like and don't like (and why so she can take notes for future reference). Then, file her away as a resource for that next birthday or holiday when you really want to knock someone's socks off with a gift. A gift that will not only Not break the bank but will, more importantly, be something not found on the internet or Etsy... a truly unique gift befitting the recipient. (That includes gifts from yourself to yourself, btw, My gift to myself? A solid Amethyst bowl - light, translucent and astonishing... or the Meteorite faced watch which really lets you see the amazing patterns found in Meteorite... or both... because they ship.) read more

Great little shop to stop and take a peek at some local artwork and visit with the exceptionally friendly hosts. Totally worth the short stop if you are in the area! read more