Whatever Sterling boasts an impressive collection of timeless jewelry
by Brittney Wright
Hold your breath. But not until you start turning blue. Like the grotto that the mermaid Ariel uses to house her treasure trove of acquired artifacts, an exquisite and on-land shop is home to a collection of gizmos, whosits, wosits, and thingyebobs, all in the form of stunning sterling silver pieces. And you don’t even need aquatic gills to step inside.
“Something for him… something for her… we really have it all,” says Edgartown store manager Deborah Viglas. And she’s right –– if you’re looking for an upscale Vineyard keepsake, there is no better place to find it than at Whatever Sterling. It has been over eighteen years since Whatever Sterling first step up shop on the island at its Vineyard Haven location. Nestled right next to Soft as a Grape on Main Street, you simply cannot miss the carts adorned with shining silver pieces and colorful costume jewelry. It’s other island location, now in its eighth season, is situated in downtown Edgartown and has proven to be an island staple for both tourists and locals alike.
It is almost as though you have strapped on a snorkel and dove right in next a thriving coral reef when you step across the threshold of Whatever Sterling in Edgartown. The interior is thriving with colorful stones, delicate silver strands, and a plethora of ocean-related designs. Among their most popular items are the sterling silver rings, adorned with dainty starfish, sea-faring knots, and a variety of other exquisite designs. Cuffs and bangles are almost equally as popular, featuring a huge variety of styles from the simplest of bands to the most ornate shapes. Some of the more trendy styles include the overwhelmingly popular starfish bangles, and another featuring the iconic island outline in a beautiful shining silver.
One of the most unique items inside Whatever Sterling is their wall of pendants and delicate sterling silver chains. You have the power to choose what pendant, from small sailboat charms to larger sand dollars, and then what chain you believe best completes your new treasure. For a truly personal gift or keepsake, this is the perfect way to make sure you get exactly what you’re looking for. The selection of pendants and charms is endless; miniature picnic baskets, delightfully eccentric swirls and geometric designs, island outlines, and that iconic starfish shape are just some of the silhouettes you can choose from.
In a case next to this wall of pendants can be found beautifully crafted money clips and cuff links. Featuring rich stones like onyx, turquoise, and coral, these sterling silver pieces lend a luxurious feel for a comfortable price while still capturing that essence of the sea that is so promi-nent in the store’s collection. An array of both stud and dangling earrings rounds out the What-ever Sterling selection, featuring many of the same bright stones and ocean-esque shapes that can be found in the other jewelry cases around the store.
Whatever Sterling truly offers the most timeless pieces for any prince or princess –– whether they be mermaid or human. All that’s left to do is take a deep breath, dive in, and collect some beautiful sterling silver treasures that will be cherished for years to come.
MORE INFO:
1 Main Street, Edgartown MA
10 AM – 9 PM Weekdays
10 AM – 10 PM Weekends
Carts located on Main Street in Vineyard Haven, right next
to Soft as a Grape
8:30 AM – 6 PM Weather Permitting
