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In Western Ukraine women used to wear an ornament called ducach (from ducat). It consisted of a large metallic bow decorated with gems or pearls and a pendant-coin. Ethno Style, Clothing Reference, Folk Dresses, We Are The World, Traditional Fashion, Coin Jewelry, Folk Costume, World Cultures, Fantasy Clothing

Girls from Nagaland, India. Photo courtesy Raj Kumar Since first coins were minted they have been used by people as elements in jewelry. Their round form and size range made them very suited to use in ornaments. For those who could afford it, gold coins were used, and others had to be satisfied with silver. Obviously, coins are a symbol of wealth and showing them off in the form of jewelry contribute to the wearer's prestige. Besides in many countries coins were and are believed to possess…

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