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Vikings Loved Jewellery - Viking Jewellery Part 2 by Rob Shackleford   Viking Jewelry – Fashion with a Purpose Vikings enjoyed fashion and the allure of precious metals and they strived to incorporate this into their day-to-day lives by crafting beautiful ornate ornaments. However, unlike most cultures, jewelry pieces in Viking culture typically had a dual purpose, being used both for aesthetic appeal and as a form of currency, much like carrying money in your wallet or purse. Evidently, Vikings were not the barbarians most people assume they were, they were an organized, sophisticated people with a rich culture that has more…