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What kind of jewelry did the Aztecs wear?
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Aztec jewelry has high religious and practical significance. Mainly worn by royalty and members of the upper-middle class, many believe Aztec jewelry has healing power and symbolizes strength. Turquoise and emerald were popular gemstones for Aztec jewelry. Find a selection of Aztec jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Serpentine Jade Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
interpretation of Aztec jewelry, which reads as equally Mid-Century Modernist and contemporary. The gold boasts a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as a
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aztec Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Beads Mayan Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Aztec necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
The necklace
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aztec Eagle Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Wings Warrior Bird Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Aztec pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Blue, green and red enamel is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Aztec Flint Flower Necklace
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
This piece boasts five Aztec flint flowers Ca. 1300-1521 AD that have been arranged with golden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Aztec 18k Gold God Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Stamped with an illegible mark tested 18k. Measures 2 1/8 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide, weight 12.5 grams. Circa 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
