Anklets have been worn for thousands of years within different cultures. Sometimes the ankle bracelet has a significant meaning, while other anklets are worn just for beauty.
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The meaning of ankle bracelet
2010-11-15 08:16:46
An anklet or ankle bracelet is a chain or other material worn around the ankle. There are specific ankle bracelets meanings attached to this fashion jewelry in many countries depending on their traditions and beliefs. Here I will introduce to you the meaning of ankle bracelet.
The ancient Sumerians lived in the Mesopotamian region about 4500 years ago. Unearthed Sumerian graves shows that this civilization was the first in recorded history to leave evidence of wearing ankle bracelets. The ankle bracelets meaning that the ancient Sumerian civilization attached to this jewelry was that when worn by a woman it was an indication of the wealth of her husband. It is recorded the Sumerians wore finger rings, toe rings and necklaces. In ancient Egypt, people enjoyed wearing jewelry. The upper classes were well known for coveting beautiful pieces of jewelry and were very trendy and interested in fashion. The poorer classes resorted to wearing ankle bracelets which they believed to bring good luck and fortune.The ankle bracelet became popular in the United States in the twentieth century.A common belief is that wearing the ankle on one side represents heterosexuality and wearing it on the other side represents homosexuality.
Today, people enjoy the sparkle of a dainty ankle bracelet and wear all types, from a slim silver one to a more chunky costume jewelry anklet.
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