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Anyone wanting to get a deal on jewelry should head to Monrovia. The two largest jewelers on Myrtle Avenue are both going out of business, and there are plenty of signs posted in case you hadn’t noticed.

I stopped in Boxx Jewelers, a mainstay in old town for 87 years, and icon for the landmark street clock of the same name. Owner Jeaneane Silverman, who has been chatting with longtime clients with a box of tissues handy, says she has loved her many years of having her business in Monrovia. “I’ve been here over 25 years…and I am going to be 70 July 14th so I think I need to retire and this seemed like a good time.”

The Silvermans took over the business as the first non-family owners in 1969, so they’ve had a pretty good run. Mr. Silverman passed on in April of 2007, but there is a bench next to the clock that has been memorialized in his name. Jeaneane said she may be leaving her business behind, but she is not leaving Monrovia, and hopes to run into many of her former customers while strolling through Old Town.

Although Silverman did not speculate on why Old Towne Jewelers was closing, she did say that Walmart is now the largest jewelry retailer, and that many people prefer to purchase jewelry online.

Sunshine Boutique, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

There’s a new children’s boutique in town. I spotted this today while walking along Myrtle. It’s around the corner from Allure.

Alleys of monrovia, originally uploaded by Joseph.S.

Great back alley shot by Joseph S. I hope that someday we will have lots of shops there….

The Allure is Gone, originally uploaded by matzahgrrl.

Apparently Allure is doing well…good for them. The sign is being rennovated. Apologies for assuming the shop was going away.

photo by jenna_cmyk.

I still haven’t been inside Monrovia’s record store, Family Affair Music. I suppose one day I should poke my head in. I’m allergic to dust and old books and the like, so part of me rebels.

The Wishing Well, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Finally a nice new business where the old pet store used to be on Old Town Monrovia.

Dinner at Bella Sera Trattoria, originally uploaded by Tales of an LA Addict.

I do enjoy dining outside at Bella Sera. Nice shot by “Tales of an LA Addict.”

Monrovia’s Future Vroman’s, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Locals are were finally getting the bookstore they’ve been pining for! What a nice job in renovating this former eyesore of a building.

Bride of Franksenstein Window Art, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

I hope everyone had a fun Halloween. I rather liked this creepy art I spotted on a Monrovia beauty salon window.

Monrovia Farmers Market, originally uploaded by love.birds.

YAY for cute bags and pillows!

Good at night, originally uploaded by Eureka!626.

I’ve always loved lights at night…and paper lanterns can be so pretty. I love walking around town at night…just wish there were a few more people out in the evenings.

Great shot by Eureka!626.