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Hidden Gems

A treasure chest of vintage jewelry and more

Photo: Susan Ogan

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intage gurus and fashionistas alike will find a great selection of retro jewelry at Twentieth Century Limited—once they find the shop itself, that is. Started by jewelry aficionado Paul Turnberg more than 30 years ago, this subterranean jewelry mecca is home to a collection ranging from bakelite to art deco and 1940s and 1950s tiaras to sterling silver from designers including Hattie Carnegie, Miriam Haskell, and Eisenberg. Another great secret: There's a bargain bin. And just beyond the main room is a trove of paintings, prints and photographs including rare paint-by-number nudes from the 1940s and 1950s. Carriero

Shhhh! The shop is named for the streamlined transcontinental train that epitomized art deco.

Shhh who knew

Parts of Martin Scorsese's 2006 film The Departed was shot on the section of Charles Street where you'll find Twentieth Century Limited.

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Twentieth Century Limited

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73 Charles St.
Boston, MA, 02114
617.742.1031
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These lines serve Twentieth Century Click to find more secrets on your route.

43 Bus, 55 Bus, Arlington/Green Line, Charles/MGH/Red Line

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Find more secrets like Art, Art deco, Bakelite, Jewelry, Naked, Nudes, Paintings, Photographs, Retro, Sterling silver, Tiaras, Vintage, Vintage jewelry

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Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

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