Victorian, Vintage & Vegetable

is just that—and more.

What began as Mystic’s hippie store in the mid-60s, selling silver rings and bright paper lanterns, transformed over the decades into a true emporium—an international bazaar.

You’ll find three floors of antiques, gifts, clothing, costumes, cards and also a gallery showcasing local art at this old Victorian store at 15 Water St.

If you’re looking for the extraordinary, you’ve come to the right place. How about an original theater lobby promotional statue of a fairly giant Peter Pan for $450? Or a white feather jacket on a Marilyn Monroe cutout for $120. Then there’s the 1938 Seeburg jukebox in all its vintage glory for $2,600.

Mexican pressed tin mirrors sell for $30.95, while hand towels, jewelry, candles, cards and ornaments are very affordable. You even can find penny candy, although these days, it’s three-penny candy.    

In Stonington, estate jewelry and antiques abound at the latest rendition of a shop that has operated in the borough for more than 25 years: Carolyn Yost Estate Jewelry at 148 Water St.

An elliptical-shaped Art Deco 1920s platinum diamond and sapphire goes for $1,985, while an echo of the Deco style from the 1960s in white gold and diamonds sells for $695.

The shop also carries a few costume pieces from Kenneth Jay Lane, who helped bejewel the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy and Sophia Loren in the 60s. His large hinged “branch out” bracelet sells for $59 and an accompanying ring with a faux Tahitian pearl goes for $25.

Among the dessert plates, dinner settings and antiques tables, you’ll also find Cato, the Tonkinese (Siamese/Burmese) cat, who settles in for the day among the goods after finding just the right spot.

In Olde Mistick Village, visit the store for a completely different take on jewelry. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets are fashioned from Tagua or Vegetable Ivory, the seed of the Ciclantacea Palm from South American rain forests. Locals earn an income by harvesting the nuts, while causing no damage to the forest or the environment, and the spiky seeds look like ivory after polishing.

Most necklaces sell for $15, while sets with earrings go for $25. Plus there’s a kids’ area where children can make their own jewelry for $5 or free with a purchase. It’s worth a visit to this sunny village shop that celebrates its first anniversary this month.