On St John hook bracelets?

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:29 pm

I highly recommend Coral Bay Jewelers next to JJ's.

swoop · Post by **swoop** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:16 pm

You can get one in St. Thomas too....usually cost less over there..

STX lady · Post by **STX lady** » Thu May 14, 2009 10:20 pm

I'm lost again....I thought it was the "St Croix Hook...meaning invented, designed & produced there. Consider me enlightened!!! THANKS

bj · Post by bj » Fri May 15, 2009 7:01 am

You may want to look at Coral Bay Jewelers. I have the reef bay bracelet, and never take it off.

http://stjohnjewelers.com/

lazylane · Post by **lazylane** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:27 am

Jolly Dog behind Skinny's has a cool selection of unique hook bracelets I think from Caribbean Bracelet Company. My last purchase there is a lizard in the shape on an "S" and the hook is a "J"! Really cool!

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:31 am

I always chuckle at the "its too hard to park" comments. We use Slim Man's for the quick in and out. There's always other free options.

Joshie compiled the best list that I use and refer people to:

http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... 102#127271

Cheers, RickG

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:11 pm

Slimman's parking is great. We just parked there last trip rather than messing around with trying to find free parking.

My bracelet is made by the Caribbean Bracelet Company. I ordered it online, but I saw it first at Palm Jewelers, which is just about across the street from Slimman's.

I also love St. John Bracelet Company, which is over by Woody's and Cafe Roma.

As for the St. Croix bracelet, I do believe each island has its own style. Or at least I read that somewhere once.

Margy Z · Post by **Margy Z** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:22 pm

STX Lady - you are correct as I understand the history. The first and what is called the original hook was designed by Sonya for STX but was not patented. The other island's hooks (even islands besides the USVI), as well as other various designs of hook bracelet, came later.

http://www.sonyaltd.com/

Sonya is quite the personality, if you have ever met her. 75+, going strong, and doing beautiful new work in gold.

- Margy

STX lady · Post by **STX lady** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:34 pm

Margy Z

I'll certainly get one on our return in June from Sonya. My first one was bought quickly for our wedding vow renewal 2/14/09 by Big Beard @ Camambola on the beach!

RonUSVI · Post by **RonUSVI** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:50 am

Sonya was there when it was reintroduced in St Croix and she started selling them then. I think they were originally done in New York in the 50s. Ask Tom at Coral Bay Jewelry. He was there in St Croix when it all started. He can tell you the history plus he makes some fine pieces. I get mine from him! You can click on his website in a previous post.

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:45 am

Coral Bay Jewelers

great quality and great selection

Pia

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:39 pm

I love Coral Bay Jewelers, in fact I got a beautiful petroglyph ring there, but he does all his work in gold, no silver. Not that I don't love gold, but it's a bit pricey for some people.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:47 pm

white gold or just yellow?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:52 pm

Both. He does the most beautiful work. He's got bracelets for all the bays on St. John. Someday....

Aren't you supposed to be gone?

Pianogrl · Post by **Pianogrl** » Mon May 18, 2009 1:18 am

Both mine & my daughter's hook bracelets are from Caravan....very nice store where I also got silver starfish earings/necklace. This year I got the outline map of St. John necklace at Coral Bay Jewelers by JJ's....very nice people who helped me there. It came in gold or white gold.

Love both of these.

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