EAT Gallery is owned by Simon and Laurie Watt, who have been in the gemstone business for decades,…read morehelping 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.
