Goldtone Anklet with Bells, 12 Inch

Bells along the chain. Small bells spaced along the length so the sound is a soft, layered chime rather than a single clang. It carries in a quiet room and disappears in a busy one.

Extra links for fit. The 12 inch length includes spare links at the clasp, so you can hook it snug or loose depending on the ankle and the shoes.

Goldtone finish. A warm gold color that suits sun rites, Lammas and Litha altars, and anything done barefoot on grass.

• Length: 12 inches total, with extra links for an adjustable fit
• Finish: goldtone (the supplier describes the color as a rose gold tone)
• Bells strung along the chain
• Weight: about 1.3 oz

A bell anklet is used for sound cleansing and to mark sacred movement in eclectic pagan practice. The bell is one of the standard tools on a Wiccan altar, rung to open and close a rite and to clear the air between workings, and wearing bells lets that clearing travel with you when the ritual is a walk, a dance, or a procession rather than a seated circle.

The idea that ringing drives off harm is old and widespread in European folk belief, from church bells rung against storms to bells hung on doors and harness. Ankle bells also have deep roots in Indian classical dance, where ghungroo are tied on as part of the dancer's discipline and devotion; that tradition is its own and is best learned from practitioners within it.

For most of us the anklet is simpler than any of that. It is the sound of your own footsteps turned into something intentional, and a reminder to move through the day like it matters.

1. Cleanse the anklet by passing it through incense smoke or leaving it in moonlight. Keep salt and water off the goldtone finish.
2. Fasten it at the link that fits you best. Give your foot a shake and listen; the chime is the whole point.
3. To clear a room, walk its edges slowly, letting the bells ring in each corner. Say a short blessing for the space as you go if that is your way.
4. Wear it for dancing, drumming, moon rites, or any working where you move. The sound keeps you present and marks the space as yours.
5. Take it off for showers and sleep, and store it in a pouch so the bells stay bright.

If the chime makes you smile, it is doing its job. Wear it wherever that smile is welcome.

• Silvertone anklet w/ Bells: the same anklet in silvertone, for a second ankle or for moon rites over sun rites.
• Brass Hand Bell, 3 Inches: a hand bell for the altar, so the opening ring and the walking ring match.
• Evil Eye Anklet, Blue Beaded: a protective anklet to layer with the bells for a wardrobe that both clears and guards.
• Moon & Star Anklet, Assorted: a stone anklet for the other ankle when you want a quieter piece to pair with the chime.
• Brass Bell, 3/4 Inch, Set of 12 | Ritual Cleansing & Altar Bells: small brass bells for charm bags, besoms, and door hangings, extending the same sound cleansing through the house.

How do I adjust the fit on this anklet with bells?

You adjust the fit on this anklet with bells by hooking the clasp into a different link. The 12 inch length includes extra links at the end, so the anklet can sit snug against the ankle bone or hang a little looser over a sock. There is no cutting or tool needed.

Are bells really used for cleansing in witchcraft?

Bells are used for cleansing in witchcraft and in many folk traditions. On a Wiccan altar the bell opens and closes the rite and clears the space between workings, and European folk belief long held that ringing drives off harm. A bell anklet carries that clearing with you as you walk or dance.

Will the bells be loud in public?

The bells on this anklet give a light, layered chime rather than a loud ring. In a quiet room you will hear them clearly with each step; in a store, a street, or a festival crowd they fade into the background. If you want silence for part of the day, tuck the anklet under a sock.

Can I wear a bell anklet for dance or drum circles?

You can wear a bell anklet for dance, drum circles, and moon rites, and that is where it shines. The sound follows your rhythm and helps keep the group in time. Fasten it at a snug link so it stays put while you move, and check the clasp before a long night of dancing.

How do I keep the goldtone finish from tarnishing?

Keep the goldtone finish bright by taking the anklet off before showers, swimming, and sleep, and by storing it in a pouch away from humidity. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wear. For energetic cleansing use smoke or moonlight rather than salt or water, which can dull plated metal over time.