Anklets, as old as Hills

Gold being used in jewellery is an ancient practice, and over time it developed. As a result, many jewellery types are available now, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, anklets, etc. However, some have been an item of jewellery since early human civilization, even though nowadays, these items have lost their importance and significance. For example, Anklets or ankle bracelets have been in use for over 4000 years and in different regions worldwide.

Throughout the famous old Silk Road, items like necklaces, bracelets, anklets etc., were shared among different cities and cultures, which created the diversity of gold jewellery that we have today.

It is believed that the first people who wore anklets were the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. Ancient graves show Sumerians' personal belongings where anklets, rings, and bracelets were very common back then. Women in Ancient Egypt were not different. It is revealed that higher-class women wore anklets of precious metals such as gold and precious gemstones, whereas common women wore anklets of cheap materials. Regardless of the material, anklets were popular jewellery in ancient Egypt, and they continue to be till the present time.

In Ancient India, gold jewellery such as anklets was also significant in their culture. With India being famous for its gold, gold bracelets and gold anklets are the main wedding jewellery till now. Indian brides wear anklets with charms and pendants as part of their essential wedding outfit.

Anklets started to be a fashion item in America by the twentieth century. During the 1970s, anklets started to be more personalized jewellery where women used to wear anklets with their names or initials. Men & women in America were fond of anklets alike. Anklets in all their types are fashionable and an essential item in US fashion that is available in different materials and designs.

In the Arab world, adorning your ankle with silver, gold, or beads was common. Arabic traditional jewellery, especially in the GCC, has different types of anklets. Some may come with a small toe ring that is attached to the ankle bracelet by a chain. Some come with double strands, and others with bangle or cuff shapes.

UAE traditional jewellery has rich types of ankle bracelets that come in 21K gold or encrusted by gemstone. In Al Romaizan, we have ankle bracelets in unique modernized designs suitable for all occasions and tastes.