How Anklets Became 2025’s Most Unexpected Jewellery Comeback

Anklets are clearly set to make a comeback — or rather, they already have

Twenty Compass, a leading brand in the anklet jewellery category, has reported a remarkable 439% growth in anklets over the past six months — with 301,000 units sold and $9.6 million in revenue across just seven anklet styles. Anklets are clearly set to make a comeback — or rather, they already have.

Anklets are among those accessories we wear on our bodies that carry a rich history, one that spans across cultures and time. Their origins can be traced back to ancient Egypt, around 8,000 years ago, where they were worn for adornment (much like today) by both men and women. Yet, like most things we wear, they also held symbolic and social significance.

Across centuries and civilisations, anklets have been reinterpreted with different meanings. In some parts of Asia, women wore them to express marital status or availability, while in India they symbolised good fortune — a tradition still observed in many communities today. More recently, anklets gained popularity in 1960s America, embraced by the hippie movement for their bohemian charm, before resurging once again in the 1990s, this time in a more minimalist form.

Whether you attach meaning to your anklet or simply wish to wear a beautiful accessory — be it boho-chic or elegantly understated — here’s some of our favourite styling shots to help you define your own anklet era.

Golden Layers

Chanel Glam

Boho Romance

Pastel Stones

Rock Star Chic

While it may seem like just another bracelet, the anklet is in fact a quiet canvas for individuality. Whether you lean towards minimalism with a sleek, fine chain and a single dangling diamond, or embrace maximalism with precious gemstones and charms, anklets offer the perfect opportunity to let your personality shine through.

Lead image courtesy of Instagram /@aminamuaddi