Legendary Beast

This is a very nice store with a wide variety of vintage and antique jewelry, mostly fine silver. The owner/​manager is helpful and friendly while not being pushy.

I can’t recommend this jewelry store enough. If you want something unique, this is the place. The have the jewelry sorted by eras and/​or regions of the world.
The owner is extremely helpful. She seems to really know her stuff.
Every time I’m in DC, I stop by, and I always end up finding something awesome.
The jewelry ranges in price, so I always find something in the price range I’m looking to spend.

it’s better than combing through your aunt’s attic. funky finds at the right price. and the owner is helpful, friendly and totally hilarious. love her red glasses!

I was looking for a gift for my girlfriend’s birthday. After a frustrating look at the retail jewelry stores around town, I went to Legendary Beast where I’d had a pleasant experience before. I wasn’t let down. After describing my girlfriend for 30 seconds, the owner showed me the absolute perfect bracelet. She says she has the gift for such things, and I’m a believer. Guys: if you’re looking for something special for your significant other, come here.

I came here for something different– my friend (who is into yoga, health, spirituality, etc), is going through a divorce and, as she lives far away, I wanted to send her something meaningful. The owner (I didn’t catch her name) was incredibly helpful. She pulled out necklaces with different meanings and explained them all to me. I ended up finding a crystal with loads of meaning that was still feminine and pretty.
She also has costume jewelry, antique/​vintage jewels, and more, in lots of different price ranges. Even though the store is small there must be about 100,000 things in there. This is definitely a place I will be coming back to in the future if I’m ever looking for something special.

Whoa… this place is crazy crazy crazy. Antique jewelry from all different eras… totally awesome. However, it is displayed in a way that makes it difficult to shop. You have to be in a super patient mood, but I think it’s worth it if you are. You’ll find a treasure, and everything was priced around what you’d be okay to pay.

Legendary Beast it the place to go if you’re looking to sift though a huge selection of rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. I was pleased to find that most of the rings were priced between $ 20 and $ 80, but there are also a selection of more expensive rings if that’s what you’re seeking.
The owner is a pleasure to talk with and she knows her inventory quite well; she helped me find the perfect ring for $ 68.

I adore this place. The only reason why I don’t go here every Saturday is because I always find something to buy and last time I checked, legitimate businesses don’t accept bits of string as payment.
This is nothing but vintage, antique, eclectic pieces that are one of a kind. If you get frustrated looking ask the owner for help — I swear she knows her inventory backwards and forwards. I’ve gotten some amazing pieces here that always net me compliments.
This is also the place where my fiancé gets me birthday, anniversary, Christmas and «I’m sorry I made you angry» presents because he knows I’ll love them, every time.

My friends are fabulous. I was on a mission to find fabulous gifts for a few of my girlfriends. I wanted something unique that my girls would simply adore.
The owner is awesome. She is San Francisco in female form. She was absolutely quirky, knew her shit, and totally helpful. She knows her history. This chick was able to tell me what era a piece was from and the history behind it. Loves it – I got a history lesson and fab finds! [Many Unilocalers describe this place as your grandma’s jewelry cases. If you’re grandma is a is a pot smoking hippie that teaches history at Cal, then yes these are your grandma’s jewelry cases.]***
If you like vintage store hunting, this is your place. This store is organized chaos. Jewelry is everywhere. Literally everywhere. The owner knew where everything was located. I like treasure hunting, so I considered this an adventure. If you look hard enough, you’ll find something pretty fantastic. Honestly, there’s something for everyone here. The price ranges from a few dollars to several hundred dollars.
If you aren’t a treasure hunter, tell the owner what you’re looking for and she’ll hook you up. She knows her sh*t. She has impeccable taste and will find anyone a cool piece of jewelry that’s in their budget.
***I have absolutely no idea if the owner smokes pot. She’s just super mellow and awesome. I use pot smoker as a term of endearment;)

This is like rifling through a million grandmas’ jewelry cases. It’s upstairs in a tiny space and has limited hours, but it’s a really fun place to find vintage, statement pieces that no one else has. The owner seemed super nice and didn’t mind you taking time to look around. There’s more expensive items and a selection of jewelry under $ 20 — I found fun wooden earrings that look like Japanese dolls. They’re cuter than they sound, I promise!

Tons and tons of droolworthy pieces spanning many decades for your inner magpie. Pretty reasonable prices considering the quality of the wares. Victorian, Art Deco, mod, disco, and more, more, more. The owner knows her stuff cold. My mind was spinning while I was there!

This a cute little store that is only open on weekends. It can be a little hard to find, but it’s above Shoefly on U street.
She has an amazing selection of jewelry in varying price ranges. Seriously you can spend $ 5 or $ 500. She had some really amazing art deco pieces that last time I was there.
The owner is really quirky and sweet. You can tell she has a great eye and a love for good accesories.
Stop by, you won’t be disappointed.

This is a small jewelry store right above Shoefly. It’s a great place to find vintage jewelry, with a huge, interesting selection. The owner is knowledgable, aid back and interesting to talk to.
Go in when you have a good chunk of time to sort through everything and you can find some unique pieces you’ll be happy with. Everything from earrings and necklaces to cufflinks and armbands.
The only reason I gave this a 4-​star rating is because of the prices. I’m willing to pay them if I find a piece that is truly unique, but some of the stuff there is just not worth the price. But she’s got an 8 dollar table set up, and a section of 15 dollar earrings, so it’s all good. I usually end up spending between 25 and 35 a piece.

I think Legendary Beast actually deserves a 4.5, but that’s only because the prices are a bit high. There is a table in the center where everything is $ 8.50 but some of the other stuff can be pricey.
Legendary Beast is a cute store tucked away above Shoefly packed with vintage jewelry (and some new jewelry as well made in old styles). The stuff there is one-​of-​a-​kind and beautiful. My friend and I spend almost an hour there trying on jewelry and talking to the store owner.
The store owner is awesome!!! She was telling us about her life growing up in Southeast, being a ballroom instructor, and stumbling upon this as a profession. She told us about selling at the flea market in Georgetown (back when it was on M street by Dean and Deluca)! She also knows a lot about vintage fashion and is super open and friendly without being fake like she’s trying to push stuff on you.
I ended up buying a sparkly ring (with braiding) and a necklace (burnt orange plastic set in (fake) gold) which cost $ 55 total.

Situated above ShoeFly, it would be easy to miss Legendary Beast and its treasure trove of jewelry upstairs.
Much of it has been saved from flea markets and swap meets. But it has the great atmosphere of your grandmother’s closet. There are found objects in every nook and cranny of the store. They even sell small gargoyles and a few religious relics.
You’ll need to spend some time sifting through. Some it is just plain old costume jewelry, but I found the most lovely and delicate gold headband decorated with bees. everything has an offbeat, vintage feel.
The owner is a great character. She isn’t overbearing which helps since the store space is small. But she offers a back story for every piece in the place, or some nugget of wisdom that gives your find a little more character.
Space is tight, but if you have enough patience to sift through the Columbia Heights Marshall’s on a Saturday, you’ll do just fine at Legendary Beast.
Tip: Great place to find a knickknacks for a gift swap or something for the girl in your book club that happened to invite you to her birthday party.