Andrea’s

This place is an odd little jewelry and accessories shop, hidden in a side street in Newton Center.
Most of the stuff is okay, not like it’s fine jewels or anything. The whole store is a great big hodge-​podge of cheap plastic and glass, mixed with real freshwater pearls and gemstone bracelets. You may have to dig, but it’s always fun and interesting. When I was in there recently, I managed to find a simple little bracelet of small pink and white freshwater pearls, and a vintage sterling silver glass and moonstone pendant.
An odd mix of stuff, they have jewelry, handbags, clothes, watches, sunglasses, gloves, scarves, and other random stuff.
Andrea (the owner, duh) is always there, and she and her associate will usually lower the total from the sticker price if you buy more than one thing.
The cons: The store is quite small, so you’re a bit cramped. They do NOT take credit or debit cards, only cash or checks. Also, they keep very odd hours.
All in all, its always worth a look. You never know what you’re going to find.