Anklets

The average adult ankle measures between 8 and 9 inches in circumference. Most standard anklets are sold at 9 or 10 inches. An anklet worn at the ankle should have half an inch to one inch of ease so it moves freely without sliding over the heel. If you are unsure, wrap a soft measuring tape around your ankle and add half an inch to that measurement.

Yes, but daily wear requires a little more care. Sterling silver anklets can handle daily wear when you remove them before swimming, exercising in chlorinated water, or applying heavy lotions or sunscreen directly on the ankle. Wipe the piece dry after wearing and store it in a small pouch to extend its life.

Rhodium plating gives sterling silver a bright white finish that is harder than silver itself and highly resistant to tarnish. Gold plating deposits a thin layer of real gold over the silver base, giving it a warm yellow tone. Both finishes are applied over a 925 sterling silver core. Rhodium-plated pieces tend to stay bright longer. Gold-plated pieces offer the warmth of yellow gold without the cost of solid gold.

A tennis anklet is an ankle bracelet that runs a continuous line of stones, typically CZ or diamond, around the ankle using a flexible setting. The name comes from the tennis bracelet, which became famous when tennis player Chris Evert stopped a match to retrieve one she had dropped on the court. The same design applied to the ankle creates the tennis anklet.

We recommend removing sterling silver before showering. Soap, shampoo, and hot water speed up tarnishing over time. A brief rinse in plain water does minimal harm, but daily shower exposure will cause the finish to dull faster. It takes only a moment to remove, and the habit significantly extends the look of the piece.

In Western fashion, anklets carry no specific universal meaning and are simply a style choice. In some South Asian cultures, anklets called payal carry ceremonial and marital significance and are often made of silver by tradition. In contemporary Western wear, anklets are purely decorative with no required social meaning attached.

Yes. A fine chain anklet, like a 2mm tennis style, sits close enough to the skin to wear comfortably over a thin sheer sock. It will not be visible under opaque socks, but many people like the layered effect of a delicate chain over a neutral sock. In cooler months, this is a common way to style an anklet year-round.

A paperclip anklet uses oversized flat oval links that resemble the shape of an office paperclip. The links lie flat against the skin and create visible width and texture compared to a fine chain. Our Paperclip-Tennis Anklet combines the paperclip chain section with a stone-set tennis section for a mixed-style piece at $82.

Silvadi Jewelry at 3033 S Parker Road, Suite 222, Aurora, CO 80014 carries sterling silver tennis anklets in rhodium-plated and 18K gold-plated finishes, plus a Paperclip-Tennis combination style. We are open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can also order online through our website.

Our anklets use a box clasp or lobster clasp closure that is designed to hold under normal movement. Sterling silver chain links are soldered and do not stretch like elastic styles. The most common point of failure in any chain anklet is the clasp. If a clasp feels loose, stop wearing the piece and bring it in for a simple repair before the clasp fails.