All About Anklets to Flaunt Your Feet

Overview

With the expansion of the fashion accessories market, a wide variety of jewellery is at the consumer’s disposal. Anklets are worn by women across the globe. Just like any other jewelry, the price of an anklet varies directly with the method of production, type and material used. Anklets are a very popular item of jewelry and are worn by women of all ages. There are multitudes of designs available in the market for consumers to choose from depending upon their individual preference of design, style and material.

History

The trend of wearing anklets is not a new one rather has been around since ancient times. It originated in the Middle Eastern countries. While most people consider anklets to be merely a fashion accessory, for some people the significance of the anklet is much more and the anklet holds a much deeper meaning for them. For example- In some regions of Africa, brass anklets are worn by young women to foster marriage and they continue to wear them till the birth of their first child. Anklets are also one of the traditional accessories used in Middle Eastern dance. Coin and Bell anklets are generally used in these dances.

Specialty Anklets

These make unique jewelry pieces and wonderful gift items. These anklets contain a name plate or are monogrammed. They can be personalized for a special recipient or for one’s own self. There is no dearth of customization in case of anklets. Handmade anklets can be customized or designed on the basis of preference of designs, colors and material. For example- Ankle jewellery in weddings is often designed with blue and silver beads creating the intricate touch of the traditionally much desired ‘something blue’.

Types of Anklets

·         Beaded – One of the best and often most colorful anklets that one can find, the beaded anklets are extremely fascinating and come in a wide variety of designs for the consumers to choose from. As opposed to designer anklets, these anklets can be easily made at home with a little knowledge of art and craft. All that is required is choosing small beads, complementary clasp and a hearty thread.

·         Simple metal – These are also a very popular and common variety of anklets. It is easy to find unadorned sterling silver anklets, nickel, yellow gold, white gold and brass. However, simple doesn’t correspond with boring or uninteresting. There is a wide array of interesting designs and shapes to be found in this category of anklets.

·          Diamond – For those who like expensive jewellery of high quality, diamond anklets are the perfect choice. These are graceful, delicate and beautiful and enhance the beauty of the feet.

·         Gemstone, birthstone, crystal, and cubic zirconia – There is a wide variety of anklets that are available in semi-precious stones, birthstones and gemstones such as pearl, turquoise and more. They can also be found in cubic zirconia and crystal which is a great alternative for those who desire to wear these anklets on a regular basis.

·          Charm – These are typically a noisy and elaborate category of anklets. For people who like to customize and add their preference of charms to their anklets, these are the perfect variety of anklets.  Anklets with charms strategically placed around the circumference can also be found. However, anklets with only one or less charms are also available in the market.

·          Shell – For those who love the casual, carefree fashion of the beach, these are the perfect choice of anklets. Anklets with small shells threaded to look like a beaded anklet can also be found in the market. However, there is also an abundance of anklets with sea shells dangling off the thread or encompassed within a hemp anklet.

Conclusion

There is a vast array of anklets available in the market for the modern day consumer to choose from. Anklets can be selected as per personal choice of design and material or in accordance with a particular occasion.