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Although aureate was the most common and hip material fond in Aztec jewelry, hopeful prospect was also readily attainable throughout the American empires. In addition to adornment and status, the Aztecs also used jewelry in sacrifices to appease the gods. Priests also absorbed gem encrusted daggers to perform carnal and human sacrifices.