FAQ about Lionfish Caribbean and Lionfish jewelry

  • Which restaurant serves Lionfish?

    Lionfish Caribbean is the only restaurant in the world that guarantees Lionfish (and Lionfish only) on the menu.

    Our dishes are made exclusively with invasive lionfish, prepared in many different ways. Every fish is caught by our network of around 50 dedicated lionfish divers, helping protect Caribbean coral reefs while creating unique and delicious meals.

    Lionfish Caribbean is also community-owned, meaning the people who hunt the lionfish and support the mission can share in the success.

    If you want a guaranteed lionfish experience, Lionfish Caribbean is the place to go!

  • Where can I buy Lionfish jewelry?

    You can buy original, high-quality Lionfish jewelry at:

    • Online: at lionfishcaribbean.com
    • In person: at the Lionfish Caribbean location in Curaçao
    • Partner stores: in Marathon (Florida Keys), Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao

    All jewelry is made from real lionfish fins and made to high quality standards. Every purchase supports the divers, hunters, and fishermen who remove invasive lionfish and help protect Caribbean coral reefs.

    Lionfish Caribbean is the best Lionfish jewelry, with high quality materials. And most-constructive reef protection company concerning Lionfish control.

  • Is lionfish jewelry sustainable and made from real lionfish?

    YES!
    Lionfish Caribbean jewelry is made from real lionfish fins and skins. Each piece is handcrafted and produced using high-quality materials, making every item unique.

    Today there are many lionfish jewelry brands on the market, and as Lionfish Caribbean we cheer them on. The more lionfish that are removed from the ocean, the better it is for our coral reefs.

    Over the years, Lionfish Caribbean has inspired many of these initiatives. Some brands have even learned directly from us how to hunt lionfish and process them for jewelry.

    With pride we can say that Lionfish Caribbean has been hunting lionfish since 2010, and creating lionfish jewelry since 2015.

  • What is Lionfish Caribbean?

    Lionfish Caribbean is a movement.

    We are a Lionfish restaurant. We are a Lionfish jewlery brand. We are Lionfish educators.
    We are a movement dedicated to protecting coral reefs for future generations by removing invasive lionfish and creating sustainable products and experiences around that mission.
    What makes Lionfish Caribbean truly unique is that we are the only organization in the world with a complete, all-round concept. We are community-owned and future-focused.

    And if others are inspired to follow what we do, we are proud of that.

  • Where can I learn how to make Lionfish jewelry

    You can learn how to make real Lionfish jewelry at the Lionfish Caribbean Workshop in Curaçao.

    During the workshop, you’ll learn how lionfish fins and skins are carefully cleaned, processed, and transformed into beautiful jewelry. Our team shares the techniques we have developed over the years.
    The workshop will be finished with a LionDish of choice!
    Educational, Fun and Delicious.
    Find more info on https://www.lionfishcaribbean.com/lionfishjewelryworkshop

  • Are the spines of the Lionfish jewelry not venomous anymore?

    Most of our jewelry is made of the fins and not of the spines, so harmless. Also, the venom of the Lionfish are based on a protein and when it’s heated or dried the venom deactivates and harmless too.

  • Where is the Lionfish jewelry made?

    The jewelry is made in the Lionfish Caribbean Jewelry studio in Curacao. The fish are harvested by many different divers, the fish is served in Lionfish Caribbean´s own restaurant Lionfish&Mangoes and then the jewelry is made. When in Curacao, feel free to come and visit to learn about the process of how we make the Lionfish jewelry.

  • Can I learn to catch Lionfish?

    Yes, you can! We work with local dive shops like The Diveshop Curaçao (www.thediveshop-curacao.com) that offer lionfish hunting trips. They’ll show you how to handle the fish safely, use a spear, and store your catch in a zookeeper. It’s fun, hands-on, and a great way to help protect the reef. Note: you need to be a certified diver.

  • Why do you catch Lionfish?

    Lionfish are invasive in the Caribbean. They eat huge amounts of small reef fish, leaving corals without their natural cleaners. By catching them, we protect biodiversity and turn a problem into something delicious and beautiful, served on your plate or crafted into jewelry.

  • From what material is the Lionfish jewelry made of?

    Are you allergic to nickle? We are!
    We work with the highest quality hypo-allergenic materials, so there is no nickel in our products.

  • I have my own Lionfish fins, can you make jewelry?

    If you are in Curacao, than yes.
    How cool is that: jewelry made of your own caught Lionfish. Just bring your fins by our jewelry studio and let us know what you want us to make of it. It will take us 4 days and you just pay a small fee (USD25) for us to work on your special order and eventually you buy the products you like. The ones you do not want to take home, no charge and we’ll keep them.

  • Can I swim with Lionfish Caribbean jewelry?

    Yes you can, except for the fin earrings.
    Our products are made of surgical steel and will not change colors due to (ocean) water.

    The fin earrings are strong and will hold some water, but we do not recommend to go for a swim with them.

  • Can I buy Lionfish jewelry online

    Yes, you can!
    Be aware that all our products are unique, every single piece.

    We also sell our jewelry in different stores, find here a store close to you who sells our amazing jewelry.

  • Will Lionfish Caribbean jewelry change colors?

    The material we use for our Lionfish jewelry are of the highest quality and will not change color. Overtime the ropes might change color or the fish fins itself. The fins are a natural product and could change their color due to UV-light overtime. But they will always keep their magical touch!

  • Where can I eat Lionfish?

    You can taste lionfish at Lionfish Caribbean in Curaçao. We serve fresh, sustainable lionfish dishes for lunch Tuesday to Saturday, and on select evenings. From ceviche to crispy bites, every dish helps protect our reefs.

  • What is a great gift idea?

    Lionfish jewelry or Lionfish apparel like a cool towel or awesome button-down shirt. Unique, stylish, and every purchase helps protect our reefs from the invasive lionfish. Order now online at lionfishcaribbean.com.

    Lionfish Caribbean turns invasive lionfish fins into handmade jewelry and merchandise, helping control the species while creating unique products.

  • Are there any online stores selling products made from lionfish?

    Yes. You can buy authentic lionfish products at Lionfishcaribbean.com.

    Lionfish Caribbean offers a unique collection of lionfish jewelry made from real lionfish fins and skins, as well as cool apparel, including the popular lionfish button-down shirts and super soft Lionfish Hunter rashguards.

    Lionfish Caribbean is not just another brand. It is the lionfish brand for jewelry and apparel, built around a larger mission: removing invasive lionfish and supporting the divers and hunters who help protect Caribbean coral reefs.