Evander Preston Contemporary

"I was excited to find a local artist to buy a piece from to commemorate my trip to the Gulf, and Evander Preston Contemporary did not disappoint! Though the gallery is closed to the public (it's used as an event space), we still got to see several of his paintings, one of the sculptures he was working on towards the end of his life and, of course, his incredible jewelry. Heather was so helpful in assisting me to find the perfect pieces and Susan showed us a series of photos commemorating Evander's life. I will certainly treasure my Evander Preston jewelry, and hope to acquire more pieces in the future!"

"I had Evander make me a diamond ring in 1985 I’m still wearing it today, his aesthetic, work and hospitality are unmatched in the world of jewelry designers and creators."

"Love Evander Preston's shop. I was lucky enough to pick up some great jewelry pieces for my wife's birthday and our anniversary. As Pass a Grille locals, we were both ecstatic to finally have a few of his pieces."

"Adorable shop! My aunt is a local and took me here. We both left with matching wave rings. So cute and great quality! The ring was displayed with another ring that looked so cute together that we didn’t get that day. Needless to say she returned after I left and bought it for both of us. This store will be on my list to visit each time I go to St. Pete."

"I loved this store and all the hand crafted jewelry years ago. I was delighted to find it still open. Evander passed away and the store is evolving to include clothing and shoes. Still a neat place to see."