Anklets

The art of jewelry making can be largely credited to the ancient Indian and Egyptian civilizations, who were said to wear every known accessory item one can possibly think of and the very same ones that we known of today. Jewelry has always been a great part in the ancient culture and have become a staple ornament to complement their daily wear and well as some sort of identification mark for their status in life, which is quite similar to our modern scenario. This fact makes it totally unsurprising to know that the very feminine accessory – the anklet, is actually first worn mostly by single Indian women centuries ago, that are ostentatiously adorned with precious stones.

In ancient Greece, anklets were traditionally regarded as a symbol of possession, as slaves and prostitutes wear metal rings with chains. This explains why some people are out off with the idea of wearing an anklet as it sometimes gives an impression of doomed servitude as it was known years ago. At the dawn of the 20th century, gold anklets are predominantly worn as a casual female body ornament that stylishly draws the eyes to the dainty and slender calves of women. While there are some men who have taken this trend into the masculine fashion scene, this particular jewelry item is generally confined among women.

Anklets, in general are widely available in different materials ranging from gold and silver as well as other non-precious materials such as plastic, leather and even nylon. In metal anklets, there are basically to types of designs to choose from: flexible and the inflexible ones. The flexible anklets are commonly known as pajeb in India that usually features a chain link designs with some tiny sonorous bells dangling along the chain that makes a pleasing tinkling sound as the woman walks around. The inflexible ones are more often than not made with wider bands of flat metal sheets that are closely fitted to the size of the ankle that naturally depict that classic and elegant look reminiscent to the colorful traditions of India.

Anklets can be worn either on the left or right ankle. However, according to surveys conducted, statistics show that 87% of women prefer to wear their anklets on the right, and only a measly 13% opt to place it on the left side. But in the Eastern cultures, anklets are predominantly seen worn on both ankles, as jewelries have been intricately woven in their rich cultural fabric. Still, it’s generally up to the person to choose which ankle would she be most comfortable wearing an anklet. When shopping for an anklet, it’s best to make sure you have the right length to avoid accidental snags and catches that can easily train and break your anklet. Like bracelets, its generally advisable to choose and anklet length where you can comfortably slip in two fingers while wearing it to ensure a more comfortable fit. If you prefer to have the soothing jingling sound, there are contemporary designs that offer a wonderful combination of metals that produces that soft melody as you walk around. Gold is a prime choice since this particular metal is known to be the best material to produce a wonderful sound effect and it comes in contact with each other. However, if you opt for the more unobtrusive ones, then you will definitely have a field day browsing through a plethora of colorful and striking selections that will surely showcase your sexy ankles.

Jewelries have always been viewed as a staple accessory in any fashion ensemble and a great expression of one’s personality and unique fashion sense. Take your time choosing the anklets that would best suit your individuality.