Vintage Sterling Silver Anklet

Diamond and gold anklets and other vintage and antique bracelets can provide the oft-needed finishing touch to a formal look for an evening out as easily as they can spice up your daily casual attire.

Anklets date back thousands of years with a history of adornment in South Asia, ancient Egypt and Bronze Age Europe. Unlike some jewelry worn during those earlier centuries, anklets did not convey any class significance among the wearers.

Anklets are also known as ankle bracelets or ankle chains as they tend to consist of thinner materials, whereas bracelets might have thicker fabrics and weightier metals. Over the years, the anklet spread in popularity, particularly in the 1920s — Art Deco jewelry designers frequently incorporated colorful stones in the bracelets of the era — and as part of hippie style in the 1960s.

Today, anklets are a beautiful way to incorporate more jewelry into one’s outfit or ensemble. Some ankle bracelets consist of braided materials while others have luxury gemstones, like diamonds.

Anklets can be found in a range of styles including contemporary, modern, retro and Art Nouveau. Browse an extensive collection of vintage diamond and gold anklets on 1stDibs today.