Virgin Islands Hook Bracelet Meaning

Croix hook bracelet dates back to the mid 1960 s.

Virgin islands hook bracelet meaning.

The island hook bracelet is a unique design created by shannon sterling of st. We are located just a short walk from the ferry terminal we are centrally located in the heart of cruz bay. Croix women and men is the hook bracelet. 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 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. Croix hook bracelet also known as the crucian hook bracelet has been a staple of virgin islands cultural pride for 50 years. Our first wholesale business on st john in the u s. Many have fallen in love with the design and have added small embellishments like island charms.

Created by sonya hough of st. Indeed the crucian hook bracelet is as enduring and beloved a symbol of my home island as has ever existed. Croix virgin islands either. We have two websites featuring this original design of the st john island hook bracelet by shannon sterling of st.

The island hook bracelet. John bracelet company is a st. John favorite for island bracelets hook bracelets as well as all island jewelry from the virgin islands. 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.

Virgin islands was launched in 1982. They are simple hammered silver or gold bracelets with a horseshoe closure. Moon mosaic blossomed in 1998. The island hook bracelet is a unique design created by shannon sterling of st.

Croix the original st. No doubt you ve seen them for sale in different places before and unfortunately not just in st. Virgin islands hook bracelet alert sterling silver enamel virgin islands the island hook bracelet info 14k gold and sterling silver hook bracelets from virgin islands the original crucian hook bracelet st croix u s virgin islandsbamboo studio hook bracelets read more. Where to buy the original crucian hook bracelet.

Handcrafted in sterling silver with an easy open clasp with your choice of sterling silver or gold tone wire wrap. A popular accessory for people living on st. Shannon s original island hook bracelet legend is included with each bracelet purchased. It has been adopted as a symbol of unity and love for islanders living in the caribbean.