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Thursday, April 16, 2009

history of jewellery

history of silver jewellery

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The Aztecs and Mayans created innumerable pieces in the widely-available metal. Among the Aztecs, only nobility wore gold jewellery, as it showed their rank, power and wealth. The main purpose of Aztec jewellery was to attract attention, with richer and more powerful Aztecs wearing brighter,




more expensive jewellery and clothes. As well as decoration, the Aztecs also used jewellery in sacrifices to appease the gods, and priests used gem-encrusted daggers to perform animal and human sacrifices. for more details








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