European Watch Company is in the business of buying, selling, and trading fine watches and timepiece, new, pre-owned, and vintage alike. They also appraise watched and jewelery (by appointment only) and perform repairs. They are tremendously proud of their inventory, and claim it to be "one of the world's largest inventories of fine watches."
Two sisters, Megan and Moria, who have garnered a passion for jewelry and jewelry making — especially the fashion jewelry of the '50s and '60s — have gone on to craft and sell their pieces around the country. A few years ago, the pair opened this retail store showcasing their works in the heart of the South End. M. Flynn Accessories specializes in the reworking of vintage necklaces, brooches, rings and earrings. In addition to their own work, they also cater their designs to special occasions and weddings.
Firestone and Parson Jewelers is owned and operated by David Firestone, the son of the shop's original owner. This family-owned business sells antique, estate and modern jewelry, as well as antique English and early American silver. This is a company that prides itself on good customer service, which is apparent through the doorman waiting to welcome every customer that comes through the door. Browse the jewelry and antiques, or bring your own pieces in for remodeling or repair.
Empire Loan is a full-service pawnbroking shop that opened its flagship store in Boston's South End in 1985. Here, you can receive cash for a pledged item of value or purchase reduced-priced merchandise such as musical instruments, jewelr, and electrical appliances. There is also lottery and an ATM available.
Designer vintage costume jewelry is in ample supply at Twentieth Century Ltd., including tiaras, brooches, cultured pearls, estate jewelry, and Art Deco pieces. The store prides itself on a large selection of pieces by Miriam Haskell, a well-known designer of costume jewelry. The shop also carries pieces by Hattie Carnegie, Coro, and other sought-after designers. The layout of the shop is welcoming and easy to navigate: pieces are showcased in glass displays organized by style or designer.
This fine jewelry store is always buzzing with men and women looking to find the perfect something. Owned and operated by the third-generation of Green Family, Lux is the official jeweler of the Boston Red Sox.
Lux has a very popular Bridal Registry, and it offers a no-hassle online diamond search for those looking to find something extremely specific and who don't have the time to pop in.
There is a custom jeweler onsite who no doubt contributed to winning Lux the Winner of Improper Bostonian's "Boston's Best" Fine Jewlery 2010.
In addition to having a wide array of fashion-forward items from New York City and Los Angeles-based designers, Crush offers private shopping appointments outside of normal business hours as well as private shopping parties in which a client and her guests can have the store to themselves and shop while enjoying wine and hors d'oeuvres provided by Crush. Crush Boutique even offers "closet cleanses" in which Crush staff visit your home with champagne and consult you about your current wardrobe, brainstorming new ways to combine items you already own, and telling you what items simply must go.
Pageo on Newbury offers a sophisticated selection of fine necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Styles range from the traditional to the modern, and many of the items found at Pageo are one of a kind. Currently featured is the Misani collection, an assortment of Italian leather, gold and white gold jewelry for which Pageo is the exclusive North American retailer. Other featured designers include Garavelli, Crivelli, Kwiat, A.Link, Mizuki and Kimberly McDonald. This Pageo is one of three branches.