Which way do you wear a hook bracelet?

Which way do you wear a hook bracelet?

The horseshoe design is worn different ways to signify your heart. If the hook is facing away from your heart then your heart is free and open to love. If the hook is facing in toward your heart then your love is taken. The hook is worn around the world and unites those who wear it!

What is the St John Hook?

The St. John Hook bracelet can be worn to show one’s love of St. John. Local tradition dictates that lovers wear the tip of the J pointing up toward their heart if they are “taken”; and away if they are “available”.

How do you clean a crucian bracelet?

Use an old toothbrush to scrub your pieces, then rinse with water. Vinegar: Soak silver for 2-3 hours in a mixture of 4 cups white vinegar and 1 cup baking soda. Ketchup: A silver ring or bracelet can be cleaned by dunking it in a small bowl of ketchup for a few minutes.

Where did the Caribbean hook bracelet come from?

The Caribbean Hook Bracelet first became popular on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to celebrate love and good fortune. Recently the islands of the Caribbean have adopted the Hook Bracelet as its own signature silver or gold bracelet.

What is the meaning of the St Croix hook bracelet?

What is the meaning behind the St. Croix Hook Bracelet? While many people focus on whether it’s worn with the hook opening pointing out (signifying looking for love) or hook pointing toward your heart (meaning you’re taken), there’s much more to the meaning behind the St. Croix Hook Bracelet than how it’s worn.

What kind of bracelets do Caribbean people wear?

Recently the islands of the Caribbean have adopted the Hook Bracelet as its own signature silver or gold bracelet. Caribbean Hook Bracelets are worn by people from all over the world who have visited our beautiful islands, celebrating these gold bracelets and sterling silver bracelet designs worldwide.

Is the crucian hook bracelet still in use?

No shiny anonymous something or other worn simply at the whim of some prevailing fashion trend. Indeed, the Crucian Hook Bracelet is as enduring and beloved a symbol of my home island as has ever existed. EVER. No doubt, you’ve seen them for sale in different places before, and unfortunately, not just in St. Croix, Virgin Islands either.