Whether you are getting married in the Virgin Islands, attending a wedding or just on vacation, St. John and St. Thomas have many shopping options when you are looking for a special piece specific to the islands. A few selected stores and boutiques focus on jewelry and other fine items when shopping for yourself or a special someone.
The stores listed below offer wonderful ideas for bridal party gifts with a local flare in order to show your appreciation. These gifts also make a special keepsake to remind them of their trip.
One staple item throughout the islands is the hook bracelet. It is said that back when the Danish ran the islands they were mostly running ships for work. It was considered dangerous to wear wedding rings as it was easy to catch your fingers on loose ropes and lines while working. Instead, they created the hook bracelet to wear in place of the wedding ring. Nowadays, the hook bracelet can be worn by anyone and is usually worn with the hook ends facing toward the heart if you are taken and open if you are single.
St. Thomas
Dynasty Dazzlers has been family owned and operated in St. Thomas since 1975. Wedding gift selections include Larimar accessories that can be purchased as individual pieces ranging from $9.95 for small teardrop pendants upwards. Pieces can be combined with earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc., all of which make a perfect Caribbean present for the female members of the bridal party. Other semi-precious stones are available as well as engagement and wedding rings. Additionally, perfume specials ranging from $35.00 and up as well as selected perfume Gift Sets located in our Havensight A-B location.
The cable bracelet collection featured on the website is one of their most popular items ranging from $99.00-$179.00. Periodically they offer specials on diamond stud earrings found on the website. Cuff Links are a popular item for the men in the bridal party as well as other items. There are 3 convenient locations, one store on Main St. downtown and 2 stores off the cruise ship dock in Building one at Havensight Mall or you can visit the website www.dynastydutyfree.com to view their selections before arriving on the island.
Royal Caribbean stores located on Main Street and the Havensight Mall are the largest stores on St. Thomas to offer name brand cameras, electronics, gifts and jewelry for your shopping pleasure. There are 6 locations in St. Thomas and St. John. Mikimoto pearls are a popular item that can be found in earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Great gifts for groomsmen include Mont Blanc cufflinks, money clips and wallets. Cross and Mont Blanc pens are also available at the stores. What ever your shopping needs may be, the Royal Caribbean stores are centrally located and full of name brand items whether you are shopping for a gift or for yourself. Royal Caribbean has been in business for over 30 years and has knowledgeable staff to help you with any questions.
St. John
Palm Jewelers is a local boutique located in Cruz Bay. Palm Jewelers offers high quality, handcrafted Caribbean jewelry to be enjoyed for a lifetime. From diamonds to precious gemstones, they offer a large selection of unique jewelry, including the ?original? Hook Bracelet. We feature St. John?s largest selection of the most sought after jewelry designed by the Caribbean Bracelet Company. Each bracelet is individually handmade in the islands by local craftsmen. Maya, owner and jeweler for the store also offers the anti-hurricane swirl that is a perfect wedding gift for the bride and groom for their special day. Palm?s also has a large selection of the Caribbean stone Larimar as well as pearls and diamonds. www.palmjewelers.com
St. John Bracelet Company, also located in Cruz bay is family owned and operated. They offer the largest selection in the popular sandals jewelry, ranging in size and gemstone colors and is perfect for bridal party gifts from where you were married! They have a wonderful collection of unique pieces that make a perfect gift for someone special in your life. Handmade jewelry created by local artists as well as a selection of pearls, Larimar and hook bracelets can also be found. www.stjohnbracelet.com
Precious Dreams, located in the heart of Cruz Bay, is owned by Peter Mohanani, who has been in the jewelry business for 20 years. He opened his own store in St. John in January 2008. Precious Dreams is a high-end boutique that features many local artists as well as popular designers such as Bobbie and Luciani. Inside the boutique you can find hand crafted and custom made jewelry made with semiprecious stones and pearls. They also offer hand carved wood sculptures and unique gifts perfect for that special someone.
So whether you are online shopping for your wedding bands from the Caribbean or on the islands looking for that special gift for your bridal party, be sure to stop by and see what the local business owners have to offer when it comes to special gifts for your wedding.
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