Some exquisite higher-end variations of chaney and the hook bracelet can not only be found on Cruzan Rum’s Karen Nelthropp-Low, but at Nelthropp & Low, headed by her husband, Rob Low. Their one-of-a-kind pieces are investments, but like a great Cruzan cocktail, are intoxicating. Up the road, Crucian Gold (still run by the Bishop family), offers beautiful pieces that are slightly more affordable and perfect for everyday, even if everyday for most of is (alas) not on the island. They have an Obama version of the hook bracelet that continues to be one of their hottest sellers. The shoebox-sized Ib Designs has a mix of stunning one-of-a-kind chaney pieces and more affordable styles. Around the corner from Sonya, sharp men’s pieces and contemporary sterling silver earrings can be reeled in at J. Cove. Though there are some duty free places offering familiar lines, Royal Jewelers does have a nice, folksy, low-pressure charms as well as excellent deals on basic hook bracelets to get the collection started…or completed.

Though St. Croix’s fashion boutique options are more limited, Karen Nelthropp-Low recommends Hot Heads, a stone’s throw from her husband’s boutique. Next door to the Paradise Café, meanwhile, two enterprising women share a space at 2209 Queen Cross Street. The La Italia Shoes side of the space features hard-to-find shoe brands from Brazil, while the clothing side mixes quirky mainland and local labels and accessories.

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