Pilgrim
Nova Ankle Chain
The Nova Ankle Chain is a silver-plated anklet from the Danish Pilgrim label at Simons. It features a 3 mm wide, 28 cm long chain with three size adjustments via rings and a snap hook closure. Designed in Denmark, it is made from at least 75% recycled materials.
- Color
- Silver
- Material
- Silver-plated
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Anklets
Size
Specifications
Silver-plated adjustable ankle chain with snap hook closure, designed in Denmark.
Adjustable length with rings and snap hook closure, made from recycled materials
- Color
- Silver · gray
- Material
- Silver-plated
- Style
- minimal, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Anklets
Additional Attributes
- silver-plated
- made from a minimum of 75% recycled materials
- adjustable with rings and snap hook closure
- three sizes
- designed in Denmark
- width: 3 mm
- length: 28 cm
Product Insights
Nova Ankle Chain by Pilgrim is a 9.99 CAD Danish-designed, Scandinavian-minimalist ankle chain with a bare 3 mm chain of irregular organic links and no pendant or charm, adjustable from 20 to 28 cm and intended to sit at the narrow point above the ankle bone with a ring of slack because overtightening can break the chain; its snap hook locks on a lever to stay closed through tugging and daily chafe, and the Silver and Assorted variants differ only in colour, with Silver matching the listed silver-plated finish. The core tradeoff is decorative silver plating on a copper-and-nickel underlayer stack over a die-cast zinc body: the plate is 0.5–5 microns thick with 2–3 microns as the durability floor, and it visibly wears in six months to three years or within months of daily wear, first at the snap hook, adjustment rings, and ankle bone, after which the base metal can leave green or grey marks and the worn-through plating cannot be restored, though surface tarnish wipes off; a thin lacquer over the plating is not waterproof, so it should be removed before showering, swimming, or sweating and cleaned gently. The silver plate provides mild antibacterial action that the zinc core and chrome plate lack, while sustainability is limited to a minimum of 75% recycled metals in the brass and zinc base only—15% recycled brass and 84% recycled zinc—with the silver plating outside that recycled figure; Pilgrim is recognized worldwide for its signature Scandinavian design, and the item is currently out of stock with one review.
Verified claims
- Adjustability
- Adjusts from 20 to 28 cm for a snug ankle fit or a lower, draped look on the foot.
- Fit
- Fit to the narrow point above the ankle bone and leave a ring of slack to avoid breakage.
- Overtightening
- Leave a ring of slack — a tight fit can break the chain as ankles swell.
- Closure security
- Snap hook locks on a lever, staying shut through tugging and daily chafe.
- Plating thickness
- Decorative silver plating is 0.5-5 microns thick; 2-3 microns is the floor for durability.
- Service life
- Visibly worn plating in six months to three years, or a few months with daily wear.
- Wear points
- The plating wears through first at the snap hook, adjustment rings and ankle bone.
- Skin marking
- Once the plating wears through, the base metal leaves a green or grey mark on skin.
- Plating construction
- The silver sits on copper and nickel underlayers over a die-cast zinc body.
- Tarnish
- Tarnish is surface silver sulfide that wipes off; worn-through plating does not.
- Care
- Thin lacquer over plating; not waterproof; gentle cleaning to preserve finish.
- Antimicrobial
- Silver plating is antibacterial; the zinc core and chrome plate are not.
- Heritage
- Danish-designed by Pilgrim, a label recognized worldwide for its signature Scandinavian design.
- Plating wear
- The silver plate is a 1–5 micron layer, so daily friction dulls it within months.
- Repairability
- Surface tarnish buffs off with a soft cloth; worn-through plating cannot be restored.
- Plating adhesion
- Blistering and cloudy peeling begin in the zinc-alloy casting beneath the plate.
- Antibacterial
- The silver plate carries a mild antibacterial property that chrome plating lacks.
- Recycled content scope
- The recycled figure counts the brass and zinc base only; the silver plating sits outside it.
- Plating stack
- The silver finish needs copper and nickel undercoats to bond to the zinc core.
- Water exposure
- Non-waterproof; remove before showering, swimming, or sweating.
- Sustainability
- A minimum of 75% recycled metals, with the spec listing 15% recycled brass and 84% recycled zinc.
- Link design
- Irregular organic links, not standard cable or curb, that throw bright highlights as the ankle moves.
- Design restraint
- The bare 3 mm chain with no pendant or charm is the intended Danish-minimalist look.
Product record
- Title
- Nova Ankle Chain
- Brand
- Pilgrim
- Price
- 9.99 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Nova Ankle Chain: Choose this if you want a delicate, polished silver-plated anklet with sculptural twisted oval links that catch the light, in a slim 3 mm width and 28 cm length. It suits shoppers prioritizing recycled content, since it is made from a minimum of 75% recycled metals (15% recycled brass and 84% recycled zinc, plus plating) and is designed in Denmark. The adjustable rings and snap hook closure with a short extender chain allow a flexible fit, and this Silver variant comes in size ONE SIZE.[1,2,3] | Prism Anklet: Choose this if you want a delicate, gold-plated beaded anklet from Pilgrim's Danish-designed line, made from a minimum of 75% recycled materials. It features a single strand of small cream, off-white and light peach plastic beads accented with polished gold star charms, finished with a lobster clasp and short extension chain; the listing is one size and adjustable with rings and a snap hook closure, measuring 27.5 cm long and 1 cm wide. Note that the beads are plastic, which suits a lightweight, casual look but may not appeal if you prefer all-metal or gemstone jewelry.[4,5] | Pallas Ankle Chain: Choose this if you want a delicate, minimalist everyday anklet: it is a 1 mm wide Venetian-style chain with closely set faceted links, a lobster-style clasp and adjustable extender, offered in one size with a gold-plated or silver-plated finish. Review analysis describes it as lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear, understated enough to layer with other anklets or bracelets, and a classic gift option. Note that reports of it holding up to constant wear and withstanding water exposure come from a single reviewer and are suggested rather than established, so treat durability with care.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A polished silver-tone anklet chain laid flat in a near-circular arrangement showing link texture, a small lobster-style clasp, and a rectangular hang tag near the clasp.
- Chain link styleThin metallic chain composed of small interlocking twisted oval links with slight faceting that produces bright highlights along the outer edges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (high) - FinishHighly reflective polished silver-tone metal finish producing concentrated specular highlights and mirror-like reflections.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.80 · h 0.26 (high) - Clasp typeSmall lobster-style clasp and short extender chain visible where the two chain ends meet at the top-right of the circular layout.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Hang tagSmall rectangular metal hang tag attached near the clasp; surface shows a faint textured or stamped area but characters are not legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.36 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shadow and contactSoft shadow and light contact shadow visible below the chain consistent with the chain resting on a flat surface; shadows follow the circular shape.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft directional lighting from above producing minimal shadows; image is centered and uncropped around the anklet.
- BackgroundUniform pale neutral background with no visible props or packaging, slightly warmer near edges of shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered, top-down flat lay composition showing the anklet arranged in a near-circle occupying the lower half of the frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the chain with visible specular highlights; no motion blur and even studio lighting.
Colors
polished silver· chain#CCCBCB- Chain link styleThin metallic chain composed of small interlocking twisted oval links with slight faceting that produces bright highlights along the outer edges.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Pilgrim
NOVA ankle chain silver-plated – Pilgrim
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
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