Anklet vs. Bracelet — What's the Difference?

An anklet, also called ankle chain, ankle bracelet or ankle string, is an ornament worn around the ankle. Barefoot anklets and toe rings historically have been worn for at least over 8,000 years by girls and women in South Asia, where it is commonly known as pattilu, payal and sometimes as nupur.

A bracelet is an article of jewellery that is worn around the wrist. Bracelets may serve different uses, such as being worn as an ornament.

An ornament worn around the ankle.

An ornamental band or chain encircling the wrist or arm.

A sock that reaches just above the ankle.

Something, such as a handcuff, that resembles a wrist ornament.

A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.

An ankle sock.

The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.

An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

(historical) A piece of defensive armour for the arm.

See anklets.

(transitive) To surround with, or as if with, a bracelet; to ring or encompass.

A shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle

An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.

A sock that reaches just above the ankle

A piece of defensive armor for the arm.

An ornament worn around the ankle

A band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

Jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration