Anklet - Research

Research your options and needs before buying an Anklet

Anklets are a bracelet that is worn around the ankle. They are usually lightweight chains or strings of beads, sometimes with a pendant. Their main purpose is to draw attention to a shapely calf and ankle and so they need to be shiny, or colorful with a little sparkle. Often they incorporate diamonds or imitation diamonds or semi precious stones and can be made from gold, white gold or silver. The types of chain can be quite diverse, ranging from a simple interlocking loop to fluid snake-like chains.

When you are actually choosing an anklet the number of different options may be confusing and it can be difficult to decide which is your best buy. The Buyz123 three step guide - Research, Evaluation, Purchase - is designed to assist you in this buying process.

The Research step firstly involves investigating essential features of anklets available on the market, and secondly identifying your actual needs in an anklet.

In the Evaluation step you focus on how well the different features of individual choices meet your needs, and then how well the most suitable anklets compare in detail, one to another.

Finally, in the Purchase step, the issues considered are: what to look for when actually buying the anklet, what questions to ask and what information you should seek on warranty, customer service, and after-sales support.

As you work though the Buyz123 purchase strategy you will clarify your thoughts about your intended purchase, confidently compare products one to another, and then purchase an anklet that really does meet your needs.

Step 1: Research

In order to end up with the anklet best suited to your needs, you have to clearly understand what you are looking for and what options are available to you. This is done by researching in two areas.

Firstly, you research the market to find out what kinds of anklets are available, familiarizing yourself with the different features, styles and price ranges etc. Secondly, you examine your own unique requirements in an anklet.

Research the market: Anklet essentials

The first part of the research step is to investigate just what's available in the anklet market. The range of options can seem daunting, but you can make a good start by understanding the following major features:

Types: There are three styles of anklet generally available: a simple chain or a string of beads, stones, coral or shells; a gold or silver rope, or a web of chains (similar to chain mail) that drapes across the ankle and the top of the foot.
Style: The embellishments on an anklet determine the style. They can be extremely simple or incredibly complex, they can be contemporary, ethnic or retro with Victorian or 1920s style.
Length: Anklets are longer than bracelets, however, like bracelets, anklets should fit comfortably or they can become annoying and can interfere with shoes. Many anklets have some form of adjustment which may be achieved in the clasp or by removing or inserting links. If an anklet is too tight it is vulnerable to being broken whenever you flex your ankle.

Cost: You can buy a simple chain quite inexpensively but with more expensive embellishments the price can rise to 5 or 10 times the price.

Research your needs: Questions to ask yourself

Now it's time to determine what your requirements are in an anklet. For example, will you use the anklet only for dressing up to go out night clubbing or do you intend to wear it every day?

You can start this process by considering the following questions - as well as any others you think of yourself - and recording your answers.

Have I owned an anklet before?
	If you have, work out what you did or didn't like about it. You may be looking for one exactly like it, hoping to find a better one, or even trying to avoid any particular features that you found inconvenient.

When will I wear the anklet?
	The anklet may be to wear at a formal occasion like a dance or a dinner. Perhaps it is for everyday wear during a holiday or maybe for a party. Remember, there is a chance that a flimsy anklet will be broken and lost.

Am I buying the anklet for someone else?
	You may not know about their likes and dislikes. Always go window-shopping with the person you are buying the anklet for to make sure that you really understand their taste in jewelry. Perhaps they have an allergy to particular metals, or really favor one type over another.

How much do I want to pay?
	Anklet prices vary quite a bit, so set yourself a sensible budget.

Understanding your needs is the key to a successful purchase and you can revisit your list of needs at any time during the buying process.

Once you complete this Research step, having informed yourself about the essentials of anklets and identified your needs, you are ready to move on to the next step: Evaluation.


Video Links

Avon Anklet Trio - User review Beautiful silver tone anklets from the beauty product market leader, Avon. (1m 43s)

Buyz123.com Research Links:

General

What is an anklet?

Guide for buying jewelry

Tops tips for choosing jewelry

Types

Silver anklet types

Gold anklet types

Handmade anklets