by
Shannon Sterling
“Once upon a time in St. Croix, there lived
a beautiful maiden who was head-over-heels in love with her betrothed,
a handsome seafaring man. This being in the time before airports, resorts
and jewelry stores, wedding rings were as scarce on the islands as credit
cards. Yet, she desired to present her beloved with a wedding gift that
would be a token of their pledged devotion.
Inspiration struck and she raided his
tackle box for fishing hooks and heavy leader. The hooks she snipped
and smoothed. The wire she wrapped and braided, and the original pair
of Island Hook Bracelets were created.
On their wedding day, they each clasped
a bracelet around the wrist of their chosen, the open hook toward their
hearts. The tradition born that moment survives yet today.
If the open hook is worn facing the heart,
you have the good fortune to have found your sweetie. Married or not,
you are happily hooked. If worn reversed, good fortune will smile upon
your every cast. One of these days, you are sure to reel in your heart’s
desire.”
A
copy of this legend is included with each bracelet purchased.