Virgin Islands Hook Bracelet Meaning

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Virgin islands hook bracelet meaning.

Handcrafted in sterling silver with an easy open clasp with your choice of sterling silver or gold tone wire wrap. Croix virgin islands either. Croix hook bracelet the seafaring legend as legend has it wives of seafaring men would fashion a bracelet from their fishing hooks to show their commitment while the men were at sea p in t o pinterest. Handcrafted in sterling silver the island hook bracelet has an easy open clasp with your choice of sterling silver or gold tone wire wrap.

Indeed the crucian hook bracelet is as enduring and beloved a symbol of my home island as has ever existed. We are located just a short walk from the ferry terminal we are centrally located in the heart of cruz bay. It has been adopted as a symbol of unity and love for islanders living in the caribbean. John favorite for island bracelets hook bracelets as well as all island jewelry from the virgin islands.

Our first wholesale business on st john in the u s. Islanders in the caribbean have worn the hook bracelet for centuries. With our workshop on the premise we sell and service many pieces of island jewelry. The island hook bracelet is a unique design created by shannon sterling of st.

Virgin islands was launched in 1982. Many have fallen in love with the design and have added small embellishments like island charms. The island hook bracelet. Croix hook bracelet also known as the crucian hook bracelet has been a staple of virgin islands cultural pride for 50 years.

A popular accessory for people living on st. We have two websites featuring this original design of the st john island hook bracelet by shannon sterling of st. No doubt you ve seen them for sale in different places before and unfortunately not just in st. Where to buy the original crucian hook bracelet.

Shannon s original island hook bracelet legend is included with each bracelet purchased. The men would leave to fish or deliver goods to other islands sometimes for weeks on end in order to make a living for their families. If a hook bracelet is worn with the horseshoe turned open to the public it indicates the person wearing it is single. Croix hook bracelet dates back to the mid 1960 s.

Created by sonya hough of st. The island hook bracelet is a unique design created by shannon sterling of st. Croix the original st. They are simple hammered silver or gold bracelets with a horseshoe closure.