The Shiny Emmy is so darling - so shiny and sparkly! This new edition is a smaller version of our classic Emmy chain. This makes for a beautiful, delicate anklet! Take a piece of non-stretchy string and encircle your ankle snugly (but not tightly). Measure the string, then add about a 1/2 inch. This will give you a good size estimate for an anklet that falls below the ankle bone. Gold-filled is the closest alternative to solid gold. Gold-filled jewelry has a thick layer of solid gold bonded onto the base layer, usually brass or sterling silver. Compared to gold-plated, which uses a process of electroplating that quickly dips your jewelry in gold, resulting in a minuscule layer of gold, gold-filled is much more durable and long-lasting. Feel free to live your everyday life in these pieces and feel confident in the quality!