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Jewellery worn around the ankle dates back to the 7th century BC in Persia where anklets were worn by men and women to show their family wealth status and power. These anklets were either plain or decorated with symbols and animals.

Richer women wore anklets of gold and silver as jewellery worn by women signified the wealth of her husband or family. In some cultures jewellery supercedes coinage where rings, bracelets, anklets are easier to trade and can be more secure if they are always worn.

In Ancient Egypt anklets were worn by the rich and poor, however the rich people wore anklets adorned with precious metals and gemstones while the poor adorned their anklets with charms.

Biblical references to anklets use the term ankle chains and in later years anklets have literally been chained from one ankle to the other to encourage small feminine footsteps.

Indian wedding customs use anklets as part of the bride’s wedding accessories. These anklets often include bells and charms and are mostly made from silver. Anklets with bells are used in dancing and belly dancing to make music to accompany the movement.

In modern times, it is unusual to wear anklets on both ankles, however more than one anklet can be worn on the same ankle. Wearing an anklet or several anklets is popular in the summer when skirts and shorts are worn and the anklet can be seen.

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