Also known as an ankle chain or ankle bracelet, the anklet is a piece of adornment jewelry around the ankle. Many people wonder if there is any special meaning in wearing anklets. Today, let’s talk about this both from the synchronic and diachronic point of view.

There is no doubt that the anklet has existed since ancient times. They are most commonly worn by women in Egypt, India, and the Arab countries. They are mainly made of silver and gold in these countries and have their own special meanings due to different traditions and beliefs.

In ancient Egypt, jewelry has been used as a symbol of social status and wealth. Bracelets and chains made of precious stones and metals belong to the rich. Poor people often resort to ankle chains which can bring good luck and fortune in their opinions. In India, only unmarried girls or married women could wear anklets. Widows were not allowed to do so. In the countryside, people often wore anklets with a jingling pendant to protect themselves from insects and small animals when working in the fields. The ancient Sumerians, one of the oldest civilizations to adorn their feet with bracelets, wore ankle chains as an indication of their husband’s wealth. Westerners caught the trend much later. Bracelets did not become fashionable until the early 20th century in Western countries. Generally speaking, they do not have a special meaning.

In modern times, there are not so many indications regarding bracelets. They are treated like a piece of jewelry for people. However, they also imply beautiful and good associations. People hold that if the husband or the boy tie anklets to the girl’s ankle, they will meet and love each other in the afterlife. We can easily know that this is impossible and it only expresses people’s kind wish and deep love. Others also believe that wearing anklets can bring good luck. Wearing the ankle chains on the left ankle can keep short people away, while the right ones can bring wealth. Anyway, anklets are believed to be lovers of binding objects in this life and other lives.

Many people also want to know if ankle braces should be worn on the right ankle or on the left ankle. In fact, there are no set regulations. Everything depends on your favor. If you want to highlight your beautiful right ankle, you can wear the anklets on it. Anyway, you can use them as long as you want.

Anklets today play the role of necessary accessories for people. Anklets come in a wide range of designs and materials. Silver and gold are not the only options. In the market you can find alloy, ceramic and resin. The styles also dazzle people’s eyes, from hollow stainless steel to engraved alloy. Walking in the crowd with a unique anklet on your ankle contributes to creating a beautiful scene. No matter you want to buy it yourself or send it to your friends, anklets are definitely the best choice for those who seek beauty and like fashion jewelry.