Post by suewerry on Oct 22, 2011 4:44:44 GMT 1
Jewelry played an important role in the destiny of the Americas when the Spanish established an empire to seize South American gold. Jade Bangle Jewelry evolved in the Americas 5,000 years ago in Central and South America. Large quantities of gold was easily accessible, and the Aztecs, Mixtecs, Mayans and numerous Andean cultures like Moche of Peru, has created beautiful jewelry. Jade Necklaces
The Moche culture flourished jewelry. Jade Jewelry The parts are no longer simple metalwork, but are now masterful examples of jewelry. The pieces are sophisticated in their design, and inlays of turquoise, pearl, shell spondyle, and amethyst. Jade Rings Nose and ear ornaments, chest plates, small containers and whistles, masterpieces of ancient Peruvian culture
The Moche culture flourished jewelry. Jade Jewelry The parts are no longer simple metalwork, but are now masterful examples of jewelry. The pieces are sophisticated in their design, and inlays of turquoise, pearl, shell spondyle, and amethyst. Jade Rings Nose and ear ornaments, chest plates, small containers and whistles, masterpieces of ancient Peruvian culture