Anklets are an unobtrusive type of jewellery and more likely to be seen in hotter climates or during the summer months. Many different tribes and cultures around the world wear this type of jewellery as part of their traditional costume. In Europe and other more westernised countries anklets are most commonly seen during the summer months. Anklets like bracelets can be made from a wide range of materials and anklets fashioned from gold and set with gemstones are becoming more widely available.

Gold itself is such a versatile material that it lends itself to the manufacture of almost any type of jewellery. As it is also available in a wide range of carat weight you can have as expensive or economical setting as you choose. There is also the added
bonus of coloured gold. This is produced by adding alloys to pure gold to strengthen it and change the colour. White gold is by far the most popular colour gold, after yellow gold.

If you are going to opt for a white gold anklet there are certain gemstone that will compliment this colour gold more than others. Sapphires look absolutely stunning when set in white gold, as do diamonds. Rubies and emeralds tend to look better when set in yellow gold, although rubies can look equally fantastic when set in red or rose coloured gold.

Anklets can be plain linked chains or chains with charms. Usually it is the charms that are set with the gemstone of your choice. Anklets can also be given as birthstone presents can be a very original gift and a nice twist on the more traditional birthstone gifts.